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As the release of Craven the Hunter approaches, projections indicate it may achieve a mere $13 to $15 million opening weekend, a far cry from the box office juggernaut that Spider-Man: No Way Home was. This stark contrast highlights not only an execution problem but also a broader misunderstanding of character utility within the Spider-Man universe.
Critics argue that characters like Venom, Morbius, and Craven belong firmly within Spider-Man's realm and should not be isolated in their own films. There is a sentiment that developing these characters as villains alongside Spider-Man would not only be more faithful to their comic book origins but would also potentially lead to more successful films.