Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Faces Star Wars and Marvel Slump, AI and More
Then there’s Marvel, a crown jewel of the Disney empire. When Disney+ launched, the division was tasked with producing streaming shows that tied in with the “Avengers” movies. Some, such as “WandaVision,” were watercooler hits; others, like “She-Hulk,” struggled. The result was oversaturation, leading to audience fatigue. Recent Marvel films “Thunderbolts\*” and “Captain America: Brave New World” fell far short at the box office. Some pundits argue the future of the superhero franchise may ride on the hotly anticipated “Avengers: Doomsday,” although sources inside the company’s film division believe the health of the MCU does not hinge on an individual title. Executives are pleased with what they’ve seen for the December release, and rival studio heads privately predict “Doomsday” will be the year’s highest-grossing film. #movies #video