Kevin Feige’s Growing Concerns Over Avengers: Doomsday After Russo’s Electric State Flop

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When it was revealed that the Russo Brothers would be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, Marvel fans everywhere went wild with excitement. This is because the Russo Brothers have been instrumental in creating four of the MCU’s most successful and acclaimed films so far, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Endgame. However, outside of the MCU, the duo have not enjoyed the same level of success. Their latest project, The Electric State, has been disappointing for Netflix, a fact that has reportedly reached Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, and may cause him to reconsider bringing the Russo Brothers back.

Based on reports from trusted sources like @MyTimeToShineH, Kevin Feige is reportedly experiencing some reservations about the Russo Brothers’ capacity to deliver the massive blockbuster that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) urgently requires. The upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday, could be a defining moment for the franchise, considering its bumpy journey over the last six years. At first, bringing back the Russos seemed logical given their previous work with Marvel. However, upon examining their body of work beyond MCU films, the picture becomes less certain. According to @MyTimeToShineH, this is the sentiment shared by Feige.

As a passionate film aficionado, I’ve picked up whispers that Feige and Marvel Studios are experiencing some apprehension upon viewing ‘The Electric State’, and they’re contemplating whether bringing back the Russo Brothers might have been a misstep.

Initially, “The Electric State” marked the Russo brothers’ debut in a large-scale (and arguably, a substantial overstatement to call $320 million “large”) science fiction action extravaganza. The movie garnered modest viewership on Netflix, yet it was largely panned by critics. Regrettably, it did not meet the international blockbuster expectations that Netflix had envisioned given the high budget allocation. It’s worth noting that their previous non-MCU films, “The Gray Man” and “Cherry”, too, fell short of meeting audience expectations.

What ‘The Electric State’s Failure Means for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ & ‘Secret Wars’

First off, it’s important to mention that there’s no solid proof backing up the news you just read. Yet, many Marvel fans who watched “The Electric State” have expressed this idea, and it’s likely that it was also a concern raised by Kevin Feige at Marvel Studios. Unfortunately, it seems too late for Marvel to reconsider their agreement with the Russos as “Avengers: Doomsday” has already been penned and cast, and is scheduled to start filming next month. Fans are crossing their fingers that “Doomsday” will emulate the Russos’ previous successes in the MCU instead of their less successful projects outside it.

It’s worth mentioning that although the Russos will contribute significantly to the creative process of “Avengers: Doomsday,” it is important to remember that Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios executives retain ultimate control over the film’s narrative decisions. This means they have the final say, as their choices could impact the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some fans might see this as a necessary check, given the reaction to “The Electric State.

As of now, “Avengers: Doomsday” is planned to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. However, the full cast has not been publicly announced yet. What’s confirmed so far is that Robert Downey Jr. will portray Victor Von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom, in this upcoming movie.

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2025-03-24 19:36