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The enduring popularity of Spider-Man throughout the years can be attributed to various elements, one of which is his impressive roster of adversaries. Spider-Man boasts a diverse collection of villains designed specifically to challenge him in unique and engaging ways. Unfortunately, Sony has struggled to make good use of these characters, with Kraven the Hunter being the latest misstep. However, this doesn’t mean that Marvel Studios should overlook Spider-Man’s extensive roster of enemies.

2015’s reboot of Fantastic Four, directed by Josh Trank, stands out as the lowest-rated Marvel film on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 9%. Despite the fact that comic book movies often face criticism from movie critics more than mainstream audiences, even dedicated fans found little to appreciate in this adaptation of Marvel’s original team. The cast includes Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, and Toby Kebbell as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, Johnny Storm / Human Torch, Sue Storm / Invisible Woman, Ben Grimm / The Thing, and Victor Von Doom / Dr. Doom respectively. The film was widely panned for its gloomy mood, departure from the comic books, and convoluted narrative.

For quite some time, the genre of superhero movies was perceived as being oversaturated. It seemed that audiences had grown tired of comic book adaptations, and many believed it was simply due to lack of originality. However, even though DCU and MCU are distinct franchises, it’s undeniable that “Avengers: Endgame” raised the bar significantly, making it challenging for any studio to tackle a hero project. In fact, prior to this, it could be argued that the DC universe was already faltering with films like “Green Lantern,” “Suicide Squad,” and “Justice League.” Zack Snyder had a notable influence during a specific period, although some of his movies failed to meet expectations, such as “Batman V Superman.” Given this decline, how do we forge ahead?

Recently, news surfaced that a follow-up to the movie Barbie was being planned, with Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach attached. The story suggested they had a concept for a second Barbie flick, and development of the project was just starting at Warner Bros. However, this news was later denied by their representatives. Despite the debunking, discussions about another Barbie movie continue. Although many fans are excited for more escapades with Barbie and Ken, the truth is that a sequel isn’t necessary for Barbie, but it’s likely (eventually) one will come into existence.

Wicked is steadily becoming one of the most powerful box office contenders of the entire year. The Universal adaptation of the legendary Broadway musical has proven to be a blockbuster in theaters, shattering numerous records since its release last month. This weekend, Wicked broke another significant record, which could very well be one of the most impressive ones yet.