Marvel’s latest phase has fans feeling like they are stuck in an endless loop of multiversal chaos and crossovers. From Doctor Strange 2
to Ant-Man 3
and Secret Invasion
, many are starting to wonder if the MCU has lost its spark. Once the franchise that ruled the box office, it now feels like a drag
, leaving audiences more exhausted than excited. Recent signs raise the question- Will Marvel come to terms with its fatigue problem?
Could the studio be finally recognizing what fans have felt for a while? The signs suggest it is not just the audience noticing the shift in the MCU.
Superhero burnout hits headquarters as Kevin Feige talks about Marvel’s exhaustion problem
Even Marvel’s top boss is feeling the burnout. Kevin Feige recently admitted to his colleagues that watching every new MCU release has started to feel more like homework than entertainment
. The internal conversation, as reported by The Wall Street Journal
, has sparked major chatter among fans. With so many interconnected stories, has the once-exciting Marvel experience turned into a checklist of must-watch content?
Kevin Feige reportedly told Marvel colleagues that watching every new MCU project had begun to feel more like homework than entertainment
Employees talk regularly about ‘Marvel fatigue’ and worry they’ve created a ‘no new fans club’ — where new viewers have no clue what’s going… pic.twitter.com/T8III8j38S
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) May 3, 2025
Inside Marvel Studios, employees have been sharing growing concerns about “marvel fatigue”,
overwhelming output and shrinking excitement. Some now fear they have created a “no new fans club”
—a universe so dense that newcomers do not know where to start. As projects keep piling up, even longtime viewers are reportedly feeling drained.
Feige’s comments suggest the studio is taking the issue seriously, and the big question now is – can Marvel course-correct before fan fatigue takes over completely?
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Marvel’s gotten a little too tangled up in its multiverse madness. But, here is how one of its newest titles is instilling new hope — by shaking things up
with a simpler, action-packed story that is ready to make the MCU fun again.
Thunderbolts* could be the hope to heal Marvel’s wounded legacy
Who is getting played this time — the superheroes or the fans? Thunderbolts*
marks Marvel’s latest attempt to pull itself out of the “Marvel fatigue”
spiral. Packed with rogue assassins, secret missions, and characters battling their pasts, this film does not promise a reset but instead hopes a little chaos will reignite fan excitement. With brutal action and messy humor, it is a bold step to bring Marvel back to its roots, even if it is not a complete fix.
Oh no. Thunderbolts was wonderful. And suddenly I care about the next Marvel movie again. pic.twitter.com/USxXkVQzUu
— Maximilian Dood (@maximilian_) May 2, 2025
As The Verge reported, Thunderbolts*
brings back a mix of familiar faces from past Marvel projects, including Yelena Belova and Red Guardian, to explore the lingering aftermath of the blip
. These characters struggle with trauma and loss, but instead of digging too deep, the film gives fans flashy fight sequences and dark humor. It might not be a game-changer, but it is a movie trying to steer Marvel back toward simpler, more grounded storytelling.
Read More: Robert Downey Jr. Just Spoiled ‘Thunderbolts*’ for Millions, Fans Are Visibly Angry
Do you agree with Kevin Feige’s
homework’ comment? Let us know in the comments!