In the ever-evolving landscape of blockbuster cinema, sequels to billion-dollar movies are bound to face scrutiny and expectations. However, the glaring difference in the discourse surrounding Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and The Marvels is hard to ignore. Despite both films being sequels to immensely successful predecessors, the divergent treatment they've received in terms of
In the span of four years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has witnessed a dramatic shift in fortunes, especially evident in the contrasting performances of Captain Marvel in 2019 and its sequel, The Marvels, released on Nov. 10. The former soared with the seventh-highest domestic opening weekend across MCU entries, raking in an impressive $153