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Hayley Atwell Criticizes Captain Carter “Frisbeed” Death Scene

8/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hayley Atwell called Captain Carter’s brief death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness disservice.
She described the cameo with Carter “frisbeed to death” after delivering “I could do this all day.”
Atwell said she suggested alternate fight ideas on set, but the filmmakers rejected them.
She hopes MCU projects give Captain Carter a larger role.
Atwell will reprise Peggy Carter in Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026.

History

Historical Context

When Warner Bros. released Wonder Woman in 2017, the female-led superhero earned $821 million worldwide, reshaping Marvel Studios’ perception of market potential. Director Patty Jenkins highlighted Gal Gadot’s performance, noting a 92 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, a $100 million opening, and Warner Bros./DC Films’ record-breaking marketing spend. Hayley Atwell’s criticism of Captain Carter’s brief death mirrors that earlier demand for substantive female superhero roles at Marvel Studios. Studios now may allocate larger budgets and narrative weight to Carter, echoing Wonder Woman’s impact on gender equity in blockbusters and guiding Marvel Cinematic Universe releases.

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Story summary

Hayley Atwell called Captain Carter’s brief death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness disservice.
She described the cameo with Carter “frisbeed to death” after delivering “I could do this all day.”
Atwell said she suggested alternate fight ideas on set, but the filmmakers rejected them.
She hopes MCU projects give Captain Carter a larger role.
Atwell will reprise Peggy Carter in Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026.

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