Patrick Stewart expressed his frustration and disappointment with the filming process of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," particularly during the scene where the Illuminati is defeated by Scarlet Witch, as he and other leading actors were shot individually. Despite the challenges faced in recent years, Stewart's return as Charles Xavier from an alternate universe remains a possibility for future Marvel projects. The film is available for streaming on Disney+.
The 50 most anticipated movies of 2024 promise a diverse lineup, including sequels to beloved franchises, superhero epics, biopics, and fresh adaptations. Highlights include George Miller's 'Furiosa,' a prequel to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' Alex Garland's 'Civil War,' depicting a dystopian America, and 'Dune: Part Two,' continuing Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi saga. Other notable mentions are 'Argylle,' a spy action comedy, and 'Back to Black,' a biopic on Amy Winehouse. The year also brings remakes like 'Road House' and 'The Fall Guy,' and sequels such as 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.'
"Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom" has surpassed "The Marvels" at the global box office, earning $258 million in less than two weeks, which is 25% more than "The Marvels" total run. Despite lower reviews and being the last film before the DCU's overhaul, "Aquaman 2" has shown resilience, outperforming other DC releases this year and demonstrating a unique appeal that could inform future DCU projects. The film's success, particularly overseas, suggests that there's a special draw to the Aquaman franchise that DC might want to understand as they move forward with their cinematic universe.
The superhero genre, once a box office guarantee, is facing a potential decline as audience tastes shift towards original content. Despite successes like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," other superhero films like "The Marvels" have underperformed. In contrast, original films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" have seen significant success, indicating a change in moviegoer preferences. Hollywood is now challenged to adapt and innovate beyond its reliance on sequels and remakes, as the industry still works to recover to pre-pandemic levels of ticket sales and output.
