Three letters dominated popular culture over the past decade.
MCU, or the Marvel Cinematic Universe for those who don’t frequent comic-cons. Marvel’s superhero franchise did more than crush the box office time and time again. It redefined the modern blockbuster and forced movie studios to compete, often with disastrous results.
Remember the “Dark Universe?”
The 2019 dud “Captain Marvel” suggested the MCU formula had its limits. Disney+ shows like “WandaVision” and “Loki” stretched the MCU landscape without duplicating the magic of the best feature films.
Now, the oft-delayed “Black Widow” arrives and the message is clear. That MCU winning streak is officially over.
Scarlett Johansson is the star attraction, of course, earning her own solo romp after years...