Surprise! On the first day of NYCC, Marvel Studios has announced a few changes related to their Phase 3 slate of films. First things first, the biggest news: there’s an Ant-Man sequel coming. Set for July 6, 2018, Ant-Man and The Wasp will feature the adventures of Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne (Paul Rudd […]
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If Marvel is going to continue with the strategy of putting out as many movies as the market will bear, they’re going to have to release them at times of the year that are traditionally “dead”, and count on audiences to show up anyway.
Yeah, at this point, I’m thinking the old early part of the year vs the summer paradigm is probably out the window. Deadpool might be the start of that.
Kyle, it’s already been happening. The start was probably back in 2007 with 300 opening in March making over $200 million. However, then in 2012 The Hunger Games blew away all records making over $400 million while opening up in March. So yeah, it’s now a thing to open up in the spring knowing there will be less competition.
I guess Ant Man & Wasp have actors & directors all set up, just looking for a script but it still sucks that Captain Marvel was delayed a second time!