The Marvels director Nia DaCosta insists the upcoming MCU film is full of silliness that will keep audiences engaged throughout.
The Marvels could be the ideal movie to combat superhero fatigue, according to director Nia DaCosta, insisting fans should look forward to a fun film.
Speaking to Total Film, DaCosta addressed the idea that audiences are growing wary of superhero movies as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues its Phase Five slate with the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel. According to DaCosta, The Marvels will keep viewers invested. "I think superhero fatigue absolutely exists," she said. "The biggest difference from the other MCU movies to date is that it’s really wacky, and silly. The worlds we go to in this movie are worlds unlike others you've seen in the MCU. Bright worlds that you haven’t seen before."
While The Marvels promises fun moments fans can cherish, DaCosta also alluded to more emotional sequences taking place throughout the film. Also known for helming the 2021 horror movie Candyman, DaCosta admitted working in the MCU is a unique challenge. "This movie also deals with specific, personal, sometimes sad things," she said. "But no, it’s been nice to work in a different world for sure."
So far, Phase Five has yielded mixed results for Marvel. While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was a critical and box office success, earning $845 million in global ticket sales, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania became the first non-pandemic MCU film to lose money after becoming the lowest-grossing movie in the Ant-Man trilogy. Marvel president Kevin Feige dismissed the idea that superhero fatigue exists. However, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, who directed the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, believes superhero fatigue is a real yet curable problem.
The Captain Marvel Sequel
The Marvels once again sees Brie Larson reprise her role as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, joined by Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel and Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau. The upcoming sequel sees the three women's powers intertwine as they try to figure out why they keep swapping places when using them. Larson has teased the comedy in The Marvels while hinting at the movie having several silly moments.
The Marvels will not only pick up on the events of Captain Marvel but will also follow up on what happened on Secret Invasion, the first Disney+ MCU series in Phase Five. Samuel L. Jackson will reprise his role as Nick Fury in The Marvels, with a new side of him being teased for the movie.
Despite rumors of a potential delay due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, The Marvels is still expected to premiere in theaters on Nov. 10.