Since the announcement of the slate of Phase 5 films and their expected release dates, multiple delays have followed. Recently, even the Disney+ shows have been affected, with some that previously had release windows now said to be “coming soon.” Unfortunately, it seems the films will be affected by these delays just as much.
Re-evaluation Of Future Releases
It was reported in the past that Disney and Marvel Studios looked at the release schedule of Phase 5 and began “re-evaluating the future releases” in an attempt to make the quality of the films better. According to a recent report, Marvel Studios wants to maintain a certain quality in its films and mainly wants to prioritize making the films and series the right way instead of pushing them out prematurely.
Quality Over Quantity
Marvel Studios is aware of the expectations set by fans after the successful and popular Infinity Saga. The studio is more ambitious than ever, but more releases don’t necessarily mean better quality. Marvel Studios released eight total projects throughout 2022, but more than one of those received fairly harsh criticism and were generally deemed to be lesser than their MCU predecessors. Marvel Studios wants to avoid this with Phase 5, which is why they are prioritizing quality over quantity.
Importance Of Proper Development Time
It is important to remember the number of projects Marvel Studios plans to release in the coming years and the time it takes to correctly develop a film from pre-production through post. The delays will give VFX studios more time to create a better product, which many fans that had issues with Phase 4’s visual effects would be pleased to see.
Impact On Release Dates
The Marvels recently suffered a delay (getting pushed from July to November 2023), and it was revealed that the delay likely occurred so that the visual effects could be improved in post-production. Most recently, What If…? Season 2‘s premiere got pushed from its Early 2023 window to an unknown date. Marvel may not release four movies per year going forward, but it will likely be worth it in the long run.
