The Same Thing That Made ‘Thunderbolts*’ So Great Is Also What Has Me Worrying About ‘Avengers: Doomsday'

In a recent interview, Kevin Feige admitted the Marvel Cinematic Universe "feels more like homework than entertainment." His quote reflects how far Marvel movies have fallen out of the audience's favor. In 2016, Feige claimed the exact opposite: "We specifically made Civil War with the idea that you had seen the other films. It doesn't work as a standalone." Marvel trusted their audience to watch all of their content back then because there was much less of it, and most projects maintained a high standard of quality. Nevertheless, in 2025, things have changed.