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With the release of Avengers: Infinity War, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has now grossed over $15 billion at the worldwide box office. But is it the biggest movie franchise of all time?
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Introduction
Marvel Studios, LLC is an American film and television studio that is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company. Marvel Studios is known for the production of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, which are based on characters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.
The studio has produced 23 films since 2008 within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Iron Man (2008) to Captain Marvel (2019). These films all share continuity with each other, along with the One-Shots produced by the studio and the television shows produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television. The company has also produced other superhero films such as The Incredible Hulk (2008), Ant-Man (2015), Doctor Strange (2016), Black Panther (2018), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018); as well as animated series such as Ultimate Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy; unconnected movies such as Howard the Duck (1986) and The Punisher (1989); and TV shows such as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
The Avengers
The Avengers is a movie franchise that began in 2008 with the release of the first film in the series. The franchise is based on a team of superhero characters created by Marvel Comics. The films in the franchise are produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
The Avengers franchise has grossed over $22 billion at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. The films in the franchise have also been some of the highest-grossing films of all time, with four entries in the top 10 of the highest-grossing films ever.
The Avengers franchise has also been praised for its success in bringing together a large and diverse cast of characters, as well as its focus on teamwork and cooperation between heroes with different abilities.
Spider-Man
Marvel is one of the biggest movie franchises in the world. But how did it become so successful? It all started with Spider-Man.
Spider-Man was released in 2002 and was a huge hit. It grossed over $800 million dollars worldwide and became the highest-grossing superhero movie of all time. This set the stage for Marvel to release more movies based on their comic book characters.
Some of Marvel’s other successful movies include The Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor. These movies have all beenhuge hits, grossing billions of dollars at the box office.
Marvel has now released 20 movies in their Cinematic Universe and they show no signs of slowing down. With plans for more movies based on their popular comic book characters, Marvel looks poised to continue their dominance of the superhero movie genre for years to come.
Iron Man
Marvel’s Iron Man franchise is one of the most successful movie franchises in recent years. The first Iron Man movie was released in 2008 and grossed over $585 million at the box office worldwide. The franchise has since gone on to release two more movies, with the most recent one, Iron Man 3, grossing over $1 billion at the box office worldwide.
Captain America
Captain America is one of the most popular superhero characters of all time. He was created by Marvel Comics in 1941 and has been a staple character in the Marvel Universe ever since. Captain America has starred in numerous comic books, movies, television shows, and video games over the years.
Marvel Studios is the movie production arm of Marvel Comics and is responsible for producing all of the live-action Marvel movies that have been released since 2008. Some of their most successful films include Iron Man (2008), The Avengers (2012), and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). Marvel Studios is now owned by The Walt Disney Company following an acquisition in 2009.
With such a long and successful history, it’s no wonder that Captain America is one of the most popular superheroes of all time.
Thor
Marvel Studios, LLC is an American film studio that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Studios, which is a part of The Walt Disney Company. The studio is best known for its work on superhero films based on characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Kenneth Branagh, written by Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz, and stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.
The Hulk
There is little doubt that Marvel is one of the biggest movie franchises in the world. The company has been churning out hits for over a decade, and shows no signs of slowing down. But is Marvel actually the biggest movie franchise?
To answer that question, we need to look at a few different factors. First, let’s look at box office gross. When it comes to total box office gross, Marvel is currently in third place behind Star Wars and Jurassic Park. However, it should be noted that Marvel has only been making movies since 2008, while Star Wars and Jurassic Park have been around for much longer. If we adjust for inflation, Marvel is actually in second place behind Star Wars.
Next, let’s look at the number of movies in each franchise. As of 2019, there are 23 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In comparison, there are only 9 movies in the Star Wars franchise and 5 movies in the Jurassic Park franchise. So when it comes to sheer quantity, Marvel definitely has the other franchises beat.
Finally, let’s look at critical reception. When averaged across all movies in each franchise, the MCU currently has a 82% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the Star Wars franchise has a 71% fresh rating and the Jurassic Park franchise has a 64% fresh rating. So when it comes to critical reception, Marvel is once again ahead of its competition.
So when all factors are considered, it seems clear that Marvel is currently the biggest movie franchise in the world.
Black Widow
Marvel Studios is an American film studio that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Studios, producing superhero films based on characters from Marvel Comics. Marvel Studios has been extremely successful in recent years, with several of its films ranking among the highest-grossing films of all time.
With record-breaking box office success and critical acclaim, it’s no surprise that Marvel Studios has become one of the most popular movie franchises in recent years. But is it the biggest?
While there’s no clear answer, we can compare Marvel’s box office grosses to those of other popular franchises to get an idea. For example, the Harry Potter franchise has grossed $7.7 billion worldwide, while the Star Wars franchise has grossed $9.3 billion. Meanwhile, the Marvel Cinematic Universe — which includes all movies released by Marvel Studios — has grossed a staggering $11.6 billion worldwide as of 2018.
So while there’s no clear answer as to whether Marvel is the biggest movie franchise, it’s certainly one of the most successful ones in recent years.
Hawkeye
Marvel’s Hawkeye has been a part of the Avengers since the team’s formation in the comics, and he’s played a vital role in several of their biggest stories. On the big screen, he was one of the original six Avengers, and he played a key role in both Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Infinity War. He also has his own solo series on Disney+, which is currently one of the most popular shows on the streaming service.
While he may not be as famous as some of his teammates, like Iron Man or Captain America, Hawkeye is still a hugely important character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, is Marvel’s Hawkeye the biggest movie franchise?
The answer is complicated. While there are other franchises with more movies, like Star Wars or James Bond, those franchises don’t have nearly as much cultural impact as Marvel does. Marvel movies are some of the most popular and highest-grossing films of all time, and they have a passionate fan base that is always eager to see more.
So, while Marvel may not have the biggest movie franchise in terms of numbers, they definitely have one of the most influential and popular ones.
Nick Fury
Marvel’s Nick Fury is one of the most popular movie franchises of all time. It has grossed over $5 billion at the worldwide box office and shows no signs of slowing down. But is it the biggest franchise of all time?
