It’s clear by now that the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t always hit the bullseye in recent years, and now, one of the filmmakers responsible for a miss is opening up about why. At the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Monday, Nia DaCosta was promoting her upcoming zombie sequel “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she shared her observations about working on sequels and franchise entries like “The Marvels,” comparing them to “The Bone Temple.” In the case of the latter, DaCosta found it simpler because the cast and other elements were already in place. However, for other projects, she felt that there was insufficient work done during pre-production.
In his own words, DaCosta described making the sequel to “28 Years Later” as one of his most rewarding filmmaking experiences. He admitted that working on “Candyman” and “Marvel’s” productions were challenging due to issues with the scripts, which can cause chaos during the production process. However, when given a script by Alex Garland for a new project (presumably another movie), he was deeply impressed, stating it was almost perfect as it was. Although he made some minor changes, such as requesting more infected characters, his main contribution was essentially adding more of them, as evidenced by his laughter.
What Went Wrong With The Marvels?
The Marvels” serves as a follow-up to “Captain Marvel,” and it also ties in with the series “Ms. Marvel” and other elements within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The script was collaboratively developed by the creative minds behind both “Ms. Marvel” and “WandaVision” to ensure coherence among the stories without any inconsistencies. In the movie’s credits, both Megan McDonnell, Elissa Karasik, and Talia DaCosta are recognized as writers.
From what we understand about the making of “The Marvels“, it’s plausible that its issues stem from having too many people involved in the creative process, even though DaCosta didn’t explicitly state this herself this week. However, if they were juggling MCU productions and narratives, it would explain why the script might have been constantly revised and never fully satisfying. Simultaneously, the topic of Marvel approving projects without sufficient time to perfect the scripts has been a hot discussion point lately, even brought up by Marvel veteran and DC Studios head James Gunn.
While some might label The Marvels as a flop compared to other MCU films, it’s important to remember that it remains the top-grossing movie directed by a Black woman. Furthermore, its reception from critics was predominantly positive. If you missed it during its initial release, fans can now catch up with it on Disney+. And if you enjoyed The Marvels, mark your calendars: director DaCosta will return to theaters on January 16, 2026 with her new film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
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