Marvel Shifts Focus to Grounded Characters, X-Men Reboot Rumors
Marvel Studios seems to be changing its approach to its Disney+ shows, possibly distancing them from the big-screen events. This strategy could disappoint fans hoping for crossovers, but exciting changes may be coming.
Television Strategy Reimagined
Marvel’s head of television, Brad Winderbaum, spoke about the future strategy. He emphasized that TV shows might run for multiple seasons. The studio is now developing several shows concurrently. This traditional approach allows for more experimentation and planning of different Marvel storylines.
According to insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel plans to emulate Netflix. They will emphasize street-level characters like the Defenders on Disney+. Major events will be reserved for theatrical films. This is a departure from the original plan of shows directly tying into the movies.
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The shift towards a different TV strategy comes as Disney+ subscriber numbers continue to fluctuate. The platform has seen a small increase in the past year, but still faces stiff competition in the streaming market (Statista, 2025).
The Punisher’s Return and Daredevil’s Absence
The news that Jon Bernthal will return as Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, in Spider-Man: Brand New Day has led to speculation. However, the current plan reportedly excludes Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil.
The potential for these characters to appear on the big screen has fans eager for possible team-ups. This approach contrasts with the previous model, which aimed to connect television and film projects closely. The change may reshape the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
X-Men Reboot Director?
Rumors indicate that Jake Schreier might direct Marvel’s X-Men reboot. Although this was not officially confirmed, Variety mentioned Schreier had been “tapped” for the project.
This has led many fans to believe he is confirmed, but it might just be a restatement of an earlier report. The Marvel studio is keeping a tight lid on all details, so only time will tell.