Kevin Feige Dismisses Worries That 'Avengers: Doomsday' Had No 'Build-Up': Fans Said Thanos 'Just Sits on a Chair''
Kevin Feige addresses fan concerns about Avengers: Doomsday's build-up
📍 How it ended
Kevin Feige addressed the backlash over the perceived lack of build‑up for Avengers: Doomsday, dismissing fans’ concerns and explaining that Doctor Doom’s introduction was intentionally designed to mirror Thanos. He also clarified narrative choices involving Steve Rogers and Doctor Doom’s joint return, while reiterating his stance that the criticism was unfounded.
With these responses, coverage of the dispute tapered off without a further definitive resolution.
Epilogue added 38d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
Kevin Feige has responded to fan worries about the lack of build-up for Avengers: Doomsday. According to TheWrap, Feige dismissed concerns that the movie had no build-up, with some fans criticizing that Thanos 'just sits on a chair'.
The introduction of Doctor Doom in the movie has been compared to Thanos, with Feige explaining the similarities are not a coincidence, as reported by Comic Basics. Feige and the Russo Brothers also discussed the return of Steve Rogers and Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, according to IMDb.
The movie's trailer received backlash over the perceived lack of build-up, prompting Feige to respond to fan concerns, as noted by Kotaku and Yahoo.
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Answered
What is Avengers: Doomsday?
Avengers: Doomsday is an upcoming Marvel movie
Who is Doctor Doom?
Doctor Doom is a character in the Marvel universe
What was the fan criticism of Thanos?
Some fans said Thanos 'just sits on a chair'
Coverage (5)
- Kevin Feige Explains Exactly Why Doctor Doom’s Introduction Mirrors Thanos, and It’s Not a Coincidence Comic Basics · 41d ago
- Kevin Feige and the Russo Brothers Reveal Why Steve Rogers And Doctor Doom Both Had To Return Together in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ IMDb · 41d ago
- Marvel Boss Responds To Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Backlash Over The Lack Of Build-Up Kotaku · 41d ago
- Kevin Feige Claps Back At Fans, Accidentally Revealing How Bad Marvel’s Best Films Are Yahoo · 41d ago
- Kevin Feige Dismisses Worries That 'Avengers: Doomsday' Had No 'Build-Up': Fans Said Thanos 'Just Sits on a Chair'' TheWrap · 41d ago broke it first
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