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This misstep epitomized Marvel's broader struggle: a lackluster storyline, questionable casting choices like Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and CGI that seems decades behind industry standards. The trailer failed to ignite excitement, appearing instead as a collection of missed opportunities and failed expectations. The community echoed a persistent question—can Marvel stage a comeback when its brand is so deeply in decline? With unremarkable box office projections, Marvel’s recent track record suggests that unless something spectacular happens, the franchise faces a grim future of diminishing returns.