Part 7/8:
As we move into Phase Five, uncertainty looms over the MCU’s direction. With dwindling audience engagement, mixed to negative reviews, and the resounding call for a return to the foundations of storytelling that initially captivated fans, Marvel faces an existential challenge. Can it adapt to please both its founding audience and a new generation experiencing its characters for the first time? Will the focus on diversity and representation strengthen or weaken the overall narrative fabric of the MCU?