The Failure of Sony's Madame Web Movie
Sony's Spider-Man spinoff movie, Madame Web, received poor reviews and had a low box office performance, impacting plans for a new movie series. The failure reflects a troubling trend in the superhero genre, with studios facing the challenge of birthing new franchises amid 'superhero fatigue.' Despite attempts to offer a different take on the superhero genre by focusing on a female lead, the movie did not resonate with audiences.
Key Points
- Madame Web received the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score for a major superhero film in nearly a decade
- Sony is facing the need to reevaluate its approach to making comic book movies
- The movie's failure reflects industry-wide 'superhero fatigue'
- Despite efforts to offer a different type of superhero movie with a female lead, Madame Web did not resonate with audiences
Cons
- Poor reviews and low box office performance
- Impact on plans for a new movie series
- Reflection of a troubling trend in the superhero genre