“My comments about Marvel were stupid and I will do better”: Jamie Lee Curtis Forced to Apologize for Anti-MCU Comment Despite Most Fans Agreeing What She Said is True

Jamie Lee Curtis is a veteran actress known for starring in some of the most iconic movies like Halloween, True Lies, and, Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Well, the actress recently made a comment about the current phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it was just her opinion. However, the actress had to apologize on the internet when things went too far!

Jamie Lee Curtis Has A Sarcastic Apology For The World

During an interview (via Deadline), Lee Curtis was asked about the current phase of the MCU and how superhero movies have changed over the years. During their talks, Lee Curtis was asked about her thoughts on Marvel.

Holding no restraints, the actress simply shared her opinion by stating that the current phase of the MCU was simply “bad”. Although the actress is allowed to share her personal opinion, things went too far.

Fans started a heavy backlash against Jamie Lee Curtis. The veteran actor was left with no choice but to provide the MCU and Kevin Feige an apology for her words (via X).

Jamie Lee Curtis has issued an apology for calling the latest phase of the MCU bad.

“My comments about Marvel were stupid and I will do better. I've reached out to Kevin Feige and will no longer play in that mud slinging sandbox of competition we call the internet nor will I… pic.twitter.com/L9kQWGUdfd

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 1, 2024

After her public apology, the fandom was divided into two parts. While a majority of people agree that the MCU has lost its way since the days of Avengers: Endgame, there are some devoted fans that say otherwise.

The fans had an all-out war in the comments section of their social media handles. And it seems that the sudden return of one particular actor in the MCU may have had an effect on people’s minds about the current phase.

Fans Defended Jamie Lee Curtis’ Opinion

Taking to the comments section of X, fans talked about the old days of glory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the current day. From talks of Captain Marvel to The Avengers, the debate was iconic.

One-half of the fans supported Jamie Lee Curtis in having and sharing her opinion while the other half stated that Lee Curtis had to bow down because of money and her own projects!

she started thinking about her bank account 😭

— ❀ euan 🪐 (@blondngone) August 1, 2024

oh she wants a marvel role

— adan (@ahh_adan) August 1, 2024

Best to not disparage Disney-owned programming (Marvel) when drawing paycheck from Disney-owned programming (The Bear)

— it’s Chris Plummer (@chrisplummer) August 1, 2024

She should apologize for Halloween kills 😭

— MicahMillion (@IAmMicahMillion) August 1, 2024

Apologising for having an opinion? lol

What has the world come to?

— DepressedBergman (@DannyDrinksWine) August 1, 2024

She can speak her mind, I honestly didn’t care she said it, but I understand not wanting to speak negatively about other peoples work in your industry.

— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts) August 1, 2024

this is absurd

yall need to stop flaming anyone who has an opinion on the MCU like this and just let them speak

i love marvel, not everyone does – its not that deep man

— frisk (@0xFrisk) August 1, 2024

Well, it seems that even fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe agree (to an extent) that the MCU could improve upon many things. The recent iconic revelation of Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom also helped bring a positive note to the MCU.

Alongside the surprise, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s recently released Deadpool & Wolverine is faring well at the box office. The film received a rating of 8.2/10 on IMDB and a high of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Deadpool & Wolverine is currently screening in theaters across the world.