Marvel Wasn't Supposed to Be This Bad: How Disney Fumbled the MCU

Disney’s $4 billion purchase of Marvel changed Hollywood forever — but not in the way you think. In this video, we dive deep into the real story behind Disney’s acquisition of Marvel, the decisions that shaped the MCU, and how corporate control may have sabotaged one of the most promising cinematic universes ever created. We break down: The origins of the MCU before Disney How Iron Man (2008) proved Marvel could dominate without Disney Why Marvel sold — and who actually made the deal The rise of Kevin Feige and the fall of creative freedom How Disney’s content machine led to MCU fatigue Box office decline, oversaturation, and critical backlash Why the modern MCU feels lost If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with Marvel, or why the MCU has struggled in recent years, this is the video Disney doesn’t want you to see. 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep-dives into film history, comic book culture, and the hidden stories behind major franchises. Read Hollow-point!: Chapter 1 is free to read on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/austinbuffington?... Official Website: Austinbuffington.com Buy Issue #1 on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ay9rvxT Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:31 The Success of Iron Man 3:44 Then Vs. Now 6:46 The Old MCU 8:05 The Effects on Marvel Comics 8:48 Disney's Acquisition and Rise of the MCU 14:54 The Downfall 19:03 Outro #marvel #disney #mcu #ironman #superherofatigue