Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has acknowledged that the company's recent struggles stem from an overabundance of content, not superhero fatigue. In a rare interview, Feige said the studio produced more than 100 hours of stories in the six years since 'Avengers: Endgame'—double the output of the previous 12 years. 'That's too much,' he admitted, adding that quantity trumped quality for the first time.
Feige pointed to DC's 'Superman' as proof that audiences still love superhero films, noting its strong box office performance. 'It's clearly not superhero fatigue,' he said. He praised the film for immersing viewers in its world without requiring prior knowledge. Marvel's own recent releases, such as 'Thunderbolts*,' have underperformed despite good reviews, which Feige attributed to audience confusion about whether they needed to watch previous TV shows.
Looking ahead, Feige plans to reduce the number of projects and focus on lower budgets. He confirmed that the studio's long-term plans extend to 2032, but emphasised a return to quality over quantity. 'We spent 12 years saying that's never going to happen to us,' he said of the overproduction. 'Suddenly, there's a mandate to make more.'
Feige also addressed the future of characters like Miles Morales and Ms. Marvel, though he did not provide specific timelines. The interview comes as Marvel prepares for the release of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the 37th film in the MCU.
