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Furthermore, rumors suggest Marvel might be temporarily sidelining talented stunt coordinators—possibly akin to how the notorious Batgirl movie was shelved—to serve as filler during ongoing strikes, such as the WGA writer's strike. An insider claimed that Echo might be a placeholder, a low-effort product designed to stem the tide of public disappointment without risking the studio's reputation.

The Future of Marvel’s Echo and Its Reception

Given everything — the shaky production, the critical anticipation, and the initial footage — expectations are low, and critics are bracing for a backlash. The strategy seems to be to release Echo and hope that the audience quickly forgets it, or at least, that it doesn't affect Marvel’s broader cinematic universe.