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It seems clear that Marvel's attempts to replicate Amazon's strategy—relying heavily on fan hype and social justice themes—may not save its ailing reputation. Internal knowledge suggests Marvel recognizes Echo might not perform well critically or commercially, which is why they are opting for this "dump everything on streaming" approach rather than a traditional rollout.
Longtime fans feel disconnected from the current Marvel lineup, perceiving it as a mere shadow of its former self. The early trailers for Echo generated some excitement with promising action scenes, but the core issue remains: a lack of compelling reason to care about the main character.