Is "Thunderbolts*" Marvel's Attempt to Salvage the Superhero Genre?
Briefly

Marvel's trailer for 'Thunderbolts' has drawn both curiosity and light mockery for its indie film aesthetic, reminiscent of famed studio A24. Featuring notable talents like Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, the trailer hints at a more introspective tone, diverging from Marvel's typical superhero formula. This film is being branded as a fresh direction in response to past criticisms of the franchise's formulaic offerings. As Marvel faces commercial challenges, 'Thunderbolts' may represent a strategic pivot towards blending indie sensibilities with superhero narratives.
"Since the release of 'Iron Man,' in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has engulfed Hollywood, sucking up the buzziest writers and directors and much of the young talent."
"Marvel has been strenuously positioning 'Thunderbolts' as a course correction, a return to form after a string of critical and commercial disappointments."
Read at The New Yorker
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