Suddenly, the abject Randian vision of his superhero movies found purchase in a narrative I could get behind. Here, the superiority of a few is not cause to destroy civilization or exalt in its frailty-there must be people that need saving to justify their heroics, and the superhero has to make the Herculean choice to share his gifts with a disgusting civilization.
Ray Nutt, Fathom Entertainment's CEO, emphasized the cultural significance of Spider-Man, stating, "The success of Spider-Man in 2002 helped launch the modern era of superhero films. To this day, Tobey Maguire's take on Spider-Man resonates across generations."
"Venom: The Last Dance" has opened with only $51 million, significantly lower than its predecessors, which indicated a notable decline in franchise interest and box office performance.
When Fox put together the first X-Men movie, discussions arose over whether moviegoers would be put off by the comic's more ‘silly’ elements. They instead opted for a darker aesthetic inspired by The Matrix.
