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Marvel's 2025 Releases Fall Short of Blockbuster Status

9/17/2025

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In 2025, Marvel released three films: Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
They earned $415.1 million, $382.4 million, and $517.2 million, respectively, but fell short of previous successes like Avengers: Endgame.
Critics praised Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four, while Brave New World received mixed reviews.
Actor interest in MCU roles has declined due to fewer releases.
Upcoming is Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December 18, 2026.

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Story summary

In 2025, Marvel released three films: Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
They earned $415.1 million, $382.4 million, and $517.2 million, respectively, but fell short of previous successes like Avengers: Endgame.
Critics praised Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four, while Brave New World received mixed reviews.
Actor interest in MCU roles has declined due to fewer releases.
Upcoming is Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December 18, 2026.