The Downfall of Marvel: A Deep Dive into Its Self-Sabotage

Since “Avengers: Endgame” hit theaters in 2019, fans have seen change in the MCU.

The films once shone with clear plots and admired heroes.

Now, the MCU struggles with fresh ideas.

With the Infinity Saga behind it, Marvel adds many films and shows.

This fast growth seems to hurt its fame.

The Peak and the Problem

“Avengers: Endgame” held years of film history close.

It joined many heroes for one major fight that moved fans worldwide.

In that film, Iron Man and Captain America faced deep challenges and hard losses.

When the Infinity Saga closed, Marvel faced a hard choice: where do they go next, and how can they keep strong emotions in their work?

Marvel answered with many new projects.

In just three years, Marvel released ten films and ten shows.

Many fans felt lost in this flood of work.

The story, once clear and strong, now seems broken and weak.

New Directions and Familiar Faces

Marvel brought back a known hero: Falcon (Sam Wilson).

Yet, as the stories shifted to a new group, the growth was not deep.

The show “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” explored Wilson’s past.

But the strong hold of Steve Rogers’ past stopped Wilson from growing.

Falcon’s step into the role of Captain America feels quick and unplanned.

Unlike Iron Man and Captain America—who earned their roles through deep, life-changing choices—Wilson’s move appears simple and weak.

Relying on past fame, the films missed a chance to grow new stories that touch the heart.

Oversaturation and Quantity Over Quality

The fast growth of the MCU shows a problem: more films but less strength in each one.

New heroes like Shang-Chi and the group from Eternals have neat ideas.

Yet, these ideas do not join well with the core of the MCU.

The bond between old heroes, once strong and clear, is now lost.

New films seem to stand alone rather than join a bigger work.

This break differs from the strong bonds seen when Iron Man and Captain America shared the screen.

The missing links weaken the overall plan.

The Need for Strong Leadership

In the early days, the MCU had leaders who held the plot with firm choices.

Iron Man and Captain America were more than heroes.

They showed clear views that sparked strong conflicts and changes.

Their close bond gave the films real depth and pushed the story forward.

After Endgame, the MCU lost such leaders.

Many new faces arrive, but none step up to lead the main plot.

Their absence leaves the films without strong conflicts and clear ties that once thrilled fans.

Conclusion: The Road Ahead

Marvel has hurt itself by growing too fast and not enough by crafting strong, clear plots.

The move from the Infinity Saga to now teaches one idea: big film work needs good stories to win fans back.

Going forward, Marvel must change its plan by growing heroes in clear, simple ways and by giving new stars their own strong roles.

As the MCU moves on, it should remember the strengths of its early days and keep clear, tied notes in its films.