Kevin Feige Admits the MCU’s Biggest Problem Since Avengers: Endgame
What Went Wrong With the MCU After Avengers: Endgame?
Since the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, fans have felt that Marvel lost the tight storytelling that made the Infinity Saga legendary. The studio shifted gears with constant new projects—27 in just four years—compared to 23 films across the first 11 years. Kevin Feige now openly admits Marvel expanded “too much,” leading to a scattered narrative.
Why Fans Criticize Marvel’s Multiverse Saga
Unlike the Infinity Saga, which had clear heroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, the Multiverse Saga feels fragmented. Too many characters have been introduced, and many plotlines—like the Eternals, Secret Invasion, or the Council of Kangs—have little to no follow-up. Fans are left wondering: What’s the actual threat heading into Avengers: Doomsday?
Kevin Feige’s Honest Confession
Feige explained that after the success of Endgame, Marvel used the opportunity to experiment, evolve, and expand—but admitted it was “too much.” While both he and Disney CEO Bob Iger had hinted at this before, this is the first time Feige acknowledged the storytelling became bloated.
The New Plan for Marvel Phase 6
Marvel Studios is now slowing down. Instead of flooding Disney+ and theaters with projects, Feige promises fewer, more focused releases. Confirmed films leading up to 2027 are:
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Avengers: Doomsday
- Avengers: Secret Wars
This marks a major shift from the jam-packed schedules of earlier phases.
What to Expect From Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars
Feige has hinted that Secret Wars will act both as an ending to the Multiverse Saga and as the launch of Marvel’s next saga, which is already in development. Unlike the sprawling, unfocused Phase 4 and 5, Phase 6 is expected to bring clarity, stronger character arcs, and a more cohesive story.
Is the MCU Headed for a Comeback?
Fans are cautiously optimistic. With fewer projects, Marvel may finally regain the narrative strength it had during the Infinity Saga. The big question remains: Will Avengers: Doomsday deliver a threat as powerful and emotionally resonant as Thanos?
