In just a few days following the release of “Captain America: Brave New World” in cinemas, the television segment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe suffered a significant setback. A report surfaced, revealing that three Marvel Cinematic Universe TV shows have been put on hold temporarily. Among these were an adaptation of the comic series “Strange Academy“, the planned horror show “Horror Inc.”, and the long-developed “Nova” program. The “Nova” project had gathered enough traction not only for Kevin Feige to discuss it publicly, but also for Ed Bernero to be appointed as the project’s showrunner.
It seems unlikely that those plans will materialize within the next decade or so. While there’s a chance these three programs could make a comeback at some point (it’s hard to envision Nova, such an important character, being absent from live-action forever), it appears MCU fans won’t get to see them in action during the 2020s. This news might disappoint some, particularly avid Nova enthusiasts who had been looking forward to seeing this character brought to life on screen. In my opinion, postponing these projects can only benefit the current Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Too Much MCU, Too Few Classics
Starting from July 9, 2021, after numerous delays due to COVID-19, the Marvel Studios film “Black Widow” was finally released in cinemas. To make up for the 24 months without any new movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) being shown in multiplexes, Disney and Marvel Studios accelerated their production. Within a year, viewers were treated to six brand-new MCU films: “Black Widow”, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, “Eternals”, “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, and “Thor: Love and Thunder”.
Over this past year, a larger number of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films were released in theaters than any other 52-week period before it, surpassing the stretch from May 2017 to April 2018 that included five movies such as “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Black Panther.” More recently, from 2021 to 2022, moviegoers have encountered more controversial titles like “Eternals” and “Thor: Love and Thunder,” along with numerous Marvel series that debuted on Disney+ during the same period. In summary, fans who were once craving MCU content now find themselves immersed in it, with five seasons of Marvel Studios shows dropping on Disney+ between June 2021 and June 2022.
The result was immediate tangible fatigue, as seen by Ms. Marvel’s drastically lower ratings in June 2022 and the severe second-weekend declines of movies like Love and Thunder. Post-2023, when Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Secret Invasion nearly tanked the entire MCU brand, Marvel Studios has overhauled its creative process, especially when it comes to television. These projects were now listed under the Marvel Television banner, would have showrunners handling day-to-day creative operations, and there would be a greater emphasis on multi-season productions. Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror Inc. were clearly championed in an earlier era of MCU small-screen ambitions that emphasized quantity over quality.
Let’s avoid returning to the timeframe between July 2021 and July 2022. To do this, we might need to cut a few series from our schedule, unfortunately, here are the three that won’t make it.
MCU TV Shows Are Getting More Grounded
Pausing three shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) isn’t just about reducing MCU overload, it also sets a consistent, grounded tone for future MCU TV programs that can work within the financial constraints of television production. Gone are the days of expensive, CGI-heavy Disney+ series like “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” and “Loki.” Instead, we’re seeing smaller-scale productions such as “Agatha All Along,” “Daredevil: Born Again,” and “Wonder Man” becoming the norm for the MCU on streaming. This shift allows these projects to offer unique experiences without competing with theatrical films that focus on costly, spectacle-filled action.
Instead of producing sci-fi or fantasy series such as “Nova” or “Strange Academy”, Marvel Television might find longevity by focusing on smaller, more affordable television programs. Avoiding costly and minimally viewed disasters like “Secret Invasion” is essential for their survival. The decision to postpone these three potential MCU shows indicates a thrilling dedication towards creating more intimate programs that fully utilize the strengths of television storytelling.
On top of all that, do MCU fans really think this franchise needs to add in Nova and Terror Inc. lore considering the overabundance of new characters and mythos only fleetingly seen in this franchise throughout Phase Four and Five? With Clea, Starfox, Hercules, and so many others waiting to get fleshed out beyond post-credit scenes, there are already too many balls juggling in the air in the MCU. Axing these three shows lets the artists at Marvel Studios and Marvel Television play with the toys they have rather than throwing more items into the box. Take heed, Nova fans, there are endless upsides to the Nova show and other programs getting paused as Marvel recalibrates its television ambitions.
Daredevil: Born Again starts airing on Disney+ on March 4th.
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2025-02-22 00:43