Marvel’s fortunes have been on the decline for years now. While Avengers: Infinity Warand Avengers: Endgameboth made more than $2 billion and remain in the top 10 grossing films of all time, interest in the franchise waned after the decade-long saga reached a satisfying conclusion. Attempts to pass the MCU off to another generation of heroes were further hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic scrambling projects and transforming viewing habits.

