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Captain America: Brave New World exemplifies the current state of Marvel Studios—a franchise struggling with fan trust, creative direction, and production consistency. The extensive re-shoots, script rewrites, and negative test screenings reflect a studio that is scrambling to course-correct a film that many already perceive as a potential disappointment.

As Marvel pushes toward its February 2025 release date, all eyes will be on the final product. Will these drastic changes succeed in revitalizing the film and the MCU’s fortunes, or will Brave New World join the list of recent flops that have diminished Marvel’s once-unassailable reputation? Only time will tell, but the signs point to a challenging road ahead for Marvel’s flagship hero.