I think having the movies and shows be interconnected is a good idea when they inevitably pay off in a big crossover movie. Having them be standalone stories is also fun as it gives audiences something new without having to worry too much about the overall context. At the end of the day, all audiences really care about is good storytelling and memorable characters.
This is a tricky question for me, as I have the uncanny ability to keep track of all of it (which makes me the perfect person to ask if you have any questions). I also reckon I've developed a good instinct as to what "homework" is required for a particular project, as I've generally been bang on the money there. I guess my answer would be "if you feel like it's all too much, then just pick and choose what you want to watch, and if it looks like something you skipped is necessary to understand one of the things you're interested in, THEN go watch that."
For newcomers I think stopping at Endgame is the best option. For everything else, there have been forces that have intervened with Marvel's plans. 1. The lawsuit against Jonathan Majors who was supposed to be the next big villain, which wasn't helped when the lawsuit was dismissed. 2. The multiverse storyline is complicated to condense into movies and tv shows. 3. There seems to be an emphasis on quantity over quality as despite years of tv shows and movies, we've barely made any progress in the multiverse storyline outside of just introducing more characters.
I do think the Multiverse could be a good excuse to allow for more experimental movies set in their own worlds, free from continuity It’d unfortunate the MCU’s in the inaccessible place the comics are
I feel the cinematic universe has been overused. Not only is everyone tired they need to consume every material. I feel for them I do feel in order to people to get interested. Maybe the movies shouldn't overrely on cinematic connections unless its necessary to progress the story.
Has it really been? Only Marvel and DC successfully pulled it off. Successful is generous when describing DC. Every other one was canceled prematurely after a few movies.
I think having the movies and shows be interconnected is a good idea when they inevitably pay off in a big crossover movie. Having them be standalone stories is also fun as it gives audiences something new without having to worry too much about the overall context. At the end of the day, all audiences really care about is good storytelling and memorable characters.
This is a tricky question for me, as I have the uncanny ability to keep track of all of it (which makes me the perfect person to ask if you have any questions). I also reckon I've developed a good instinct as to what "homework" is required for a particular project, as I've generally been bang on the money there.
I guess my answer would be "if you feel like it's all too much, then just pick and choose what you want to watch, and if it looks like something you skipped is necessary to understand one of the things you're interested in, THEN go watch that."
I'm behind
I can see why the MCU Blade movie is having problems getting made I think they were trying to have it connect to future MCU movies
Fantastic Four: First Step will be a standalone film or at least the start of a new series of films following the FF.
For newcomers I think stopping at Endgame is the best option.
For everything else, there have been forces that have intervened with Marvel's plans.
1. The lawsuit against Jonathan Majors who was supposed to be the next big villain, which wasn't helped when the lawsuit was dismissed.
2. The multiverse storyline is complicated to condense into movies and tv shows.
3. There seems to be an emphasis on quantity over quality as despite years of tv shows and movies, we've barely made any progress in the multiverse storyline outside of just introducing more characters.
I do think the Multiverse could be a good excuse to allow for more experimental movies set in their own worlds, free from continuity
It’d unfortunate the MCU’s in the inaccessible place the comics are
I guess you're looking forward to Fantastic Four: First Steps? That sounds like what you're describing.
I feel the cinematic universe has been overused. Not only is everyone tired they need to consume every material. I feel for them I do feel in order to people to get interested. Maybe the movies shouldn't overrely on cinematic connections unless its necessary to progress the story.
Has it really been? Only Marvel and DC successfully pulled it off. Successful is generous when describing DC. Every other one was canceled prematurely after a few movies.
Marvel and the Monsterverse are the only ones that haven't died. We'll have to wait and see how the DCU fares in comparison to it's predecessor.
I admit i stopped watching marvel after phase 3 of the mcu