There's been an ongoing debate over the last couple of years about whether or not the "superhero fatigue" is starting to kick in on fans. In 2021, Marvel Studios began its expansion through Disney+ and have consistently provided comic book film fans with content with shows like WandaVision, Loki, Moon Knight, and most recently, the divisive She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
On top of that, the studio still releases a number of films in a single calendar year and 2022 alone saw three theatrical releases — Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
DC has also caught on to the streaming trend, releasing James Gunn's Peacemaker earlier this year while their film slate remains quite stagnant. This led to the conclusion that fatigue is actually starting to be felt within the superhero fandom and according to new data, MCU fans feel it more than DC diehards.
A new study conducted by Fandom (via Variety) claims that over one-third of Marvel fans are getting tired of the franchise's constant content drop, while only one-fifth of DC fans are feeling the same way about the DCU.
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Personally speaking, while Marvel's abundant content on Disney+ may keep some fans gratified, it's certainly a double-edged sword and it's undoubtedly also mainly the reason why some folks are beginning to feel that MCU fatigue. Of course, from a story standpoint, it makes sense for the studio to expand the MCU thru various streaming projects but there's no denying that they can be a little too overwhelming at times.
Speaking of, Marvel's Phase 4 shows are available to stream on Disney+.
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