While I’m admittedly not the biggest comic-head or superhero fan, exploring Comic-Con this year has been a blast—and a real eye-opener into the super fandom surrounding all things Marvel. So it’s no surprise to me—or anyone I’m sure—that Marvel revealing Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the franchise was about the biggest news to ever rock the San Diego Convention Center. And while it’s exciting for sure, and despite some obvious story and plot points that might still need to be resolved for RDJ to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as anyone other than reprising his Iron Man role, it also very much signals that Marvel blockbuster cinema is not done just yet. With Deadpool & Wolverine also being a major focus of Comic-Con 2024 and doing extraordinarily well at the box office already, let’s take a look at what this big news for Marvel can forecast for the future of the film industry—and how blockbusters and indies alike might fare these new tent poles.Will Marvel Continue its Dominance?Walking around Comic-Con can teach one a lot about who the most popular superheroes are and, specifically, what costumes might be the most fun (or at least the most cooling) to dress up as it also simply reinforces the idea that blockbuster superhero movies work for a reason as these fandoms are already very much baked in. And, after catching Deadpool & Wolverine at Comic-Con too, as Ryan Reynolds’ quips about Marvel’s recent struggles hit home, it does appear like this weekend,...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Sunday, 28 July, 2024