Spoilers Marvel Cinematic Universe spoiler-heavy speculation thread
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Probably not.
But then, I'm not sure it really impacts the stories of (for example) Mrs. Marvel punching Dar-Benn or Captain America punching The Leader.
The former might be a neat way of bringing back Evans, RDJ or ScarJo, but it’s probably of niche enough interest and I imagine that if they were to come back, it would be for something more spectacular, not a character-driven introspective, as such a story would pile probably be (even if I personally would enjoy that).
Stick a fork in it, it's done.
https://deadline.com/2023/10/the-marvels-box-office-projection-1235578238/
https://deadline.com/2023/10/the-marvels-box-office-projection-1235578238/
I mean, this is hardly surprising. Little buzz due to the strike, and Captain Marvel was only a middling opening weekend by 2019 Marvel standards.
Ticket sales have eroded for basically everything Marvel since then (except for Spider-Man NHW, and arguably Black Panther II). Even GOTG 3, despite being beloved, couldn't match Vol. 2.
It's not "done" before it's even opened; projections are obviously not facts. The article says there's hope the projection could improve if the strike ends soon enough for the actors to promote the film.
It would suck if this film did badly, because of course executives would use it as an excuse to fall back on the old sexist line that it "proves" female-led action movies can't succeed, even though they never say the equivalent when a male-led movie flops.
It would suck if this film did badly, because of course executives would use it as an excuse to fall back on the old sexist line that it "proves" female-led action movies can't succeed, even though they never say the equivalent when a male-led movie flops.
I'm actually more interested in this movie than I was the first Captain Marvel movie.
But still won't see it in the theatre as, since the pandemic, that momentum has been crushed. Barely see anything in the theatre anymore whereas before, I saw everything genre related opening night.
But still won't see it in the theatre as, since the pandemic, that momentum has been crushed. Barely see anything in the theatre anymore whereas before, I saw everything genre related opening night.
It just seems to be a narrative that the movie will do bad because woke, agenda, blah blah. It's canon fodder for youtubers who were saying the same thing months ago. Why would I not see the movie? Yes, Marvel has problems and I have been disappointed with the movies it has released recently but ticket sales are being treated with far too much trust in a film's quality these days.
Never mentioned quality, and bought my tickets as soon as they went on sale. Thing is over a week later I could still get a good seat at the biggest screen in the UK on opening day. That's not good.
Unshockingly Deadpool 3 has been pulled from May 24 to a TBA date.
With an end to the actors strike nowhere in sight there will be plenty more following in its wake.
https://deadline.com/2023/10/deadpool-3-release-date-change-actors-strike-1235577067/
With an end to the actors strike nowhere in sight there will be plenty more following in its wake.
https://deadline.com/2023/10/deadpool-3-release-date-change-actors-strike-1235577067/
Same here. Since Covid, I don't go to the theater much anymore. I used to go to opening weekends all the time. Not anymore.
I felt the showrunners had Sam speak of Steve like someone who accepted the bitter reality of Steve being dead, and wanted Bucky to stop being caged in Rogers' perceptions and expectations, truly bringing the Rogers era to an end (that, and if Rogers still lived, its likely Sam and Bucky would have some contact with him, which would run head first into the "independence" / self-identity sub-plot of the series).
For audiences, Sam's delivery would pour cold water on the hope that Evans would return to the role, when the point of TFATWS was Sam claiming the Cap role for himself.
Not surprising, since there seemed to be something of an enthusiasm deficit for Captain Marvel in the years since her 1st film--IOW, there did not appear to be a strong interest in the idea of a CM sequel. Still, I thought Larson carried herself well enough in her film (especially in the arc of her re-discovering her lost life), and if the story builds on her still pulling on threads from the past, that would be worth seeing.
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Well, I don't care about the projections. I'm going to see Marvels in a theater. I loved the Captain Marvel movie and am looking forward to this.
Those same projectors said Barbie would barely make a profit, it's safe to say "Yeah, no" to these buffoons
Here's a crazy notion:
How about we wait until the film itself is actually out before declaring it dead?
Crazy, I know.
It's like you've never been on the internet before...
It's time for WB to re-release the Birds of Prey movie.
Yep, just crazy talk that.
So, personal opinion based on what I am experiencing with many of movie fans in my friends group....
Box office numbers mean two things..... Fuck and All.
Many of the people in my circle HATE going to movies. Expensive, obnoxious excuses for humans ruining the experience of just enjoying a movie, crap snacks, forced to follow set times of viewing. They have realised that sitting at home and watching it home is just as good.
Yes, some directors will force you to believe that watching it on the big screen is a better experience. Personally, I've enjoyed many movies AS much at home as in the cinema. Or just enjoyed them at home without seeing them in cinemas.
Covid has also gave us a better perspective on patience. So, waiting a month or three to watch it at home ain't no thing. There's plenty of time to watch other things while we wait. It all good.
So yeah, early ticket sales also mean two things.... It's also Fuck and All.
Box office numbers mean two things..... Fuck and All.
Many of the people in my circle HATE going to movies. Expensive, obnoxious excuses for humans ruining the experience of just enjoying a movie, crap snacks, forced to follow set times of viewing. They have realised that sitting at home and watching it home is just as good.
Yes, some directors will force you to believe that watching it on the big screen is a better experience. Personally, I've enjoyed many movies AS much at home as in the cinema. Or just enjoyed them at home without seeing them in cinemas.
Covid has also gave us a better perspective on patience. So, waiting a month or three to watch it at home ain't no thing. There's plenty of time to watch other things while we wait. It all good.
So yeah, early ticket sales also mean two things.... It's also Fuck and All.
