The Marvel Cinematic Universe used to be at the apex of the world of Cinema at one time, especially thanks to the massive hit of the Avengers films. Since 2008’s Iron Man, fans were immediately drawn into the world created by several talented people, as it was evident they were planning something incredible. With that said, a statement from a director of one Sony superhero movie has proven that it is better than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has undergone numerous changes and developments over the years, getting mixed responses from fans and critics alike. After all, fans still fondly remember the heyday of Marvel, especially when The Avengers came out in 2012. That film pretty much changed the course of superhero movies forever.
A Statement Made By The Director Of A Sony Superhero Film Proves Its Superiority to The MCU
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse exerted a profound influence on the film industry, akin to the Super-Collider at the heart of its multiverse plot. Its impact reverberates throughout Hollywood animation, inspiring works like The Mitchells vs. The Machines, The Bad Guys, and Puss in Boots, which blend CG animation with illustrated aesthetics. This groundbreaking film not only raises the bar for superhero movies but also pushes the boundaries of animation as a whole.
For the sequel to the Oscar-winning original, the filmmakers were not content to rest on their laurels. Instead, they doubled down on the innovation of Into the Spider-Verse. This involved creating new animation tools, delivering emotionally resonant stories, and most notably, integrating comic book artists into the development process.
While speaking to IndieWire back in 2022, co-director Joaquim Dos Santos pointed out how comics are R&D and the foundation for all superhero franchises and he felt it was important to credit them in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
“Comics are the R&D and the foundation for all these franchises, but oftentimes the creators barely get a mention in the credits.”
“So making sure they’re a part of this is super important.”
With the film caring so much about giving credit to comic book writers and artists, it is clear that it is superior to any Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, which has not given proper credit to the source.
James Bond Director Wasn’t A Fan Of A Pitch Concerning The Avengers
After directing 2009’s Away We Go, Sam Mendes took some time before selecting his next project, eventually deciding on Skyfall. In a conversation with Moviefone, Mendes disclosed that he received an invitation, along with many others, to pitch for The Avengers. However, he declined the opportunity, citing his lack of interest in that specific genre. Mendes mentioned that while he enjoys watching such films with his children, he had no desire to direct one.
”With a lot of these movies, the date’s announced before anything exists, let alone a script. The funniest letter I got — they were sending [a packet for] “The Avengers,” right? For directors to pitch — and I got a package, which was full of comic books, but no treatment; there was no script.
Mended continued:
“But the cover letter said “Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ will be released on May 3, 2012” or whatever it was. That was the first sentence of the cover letter. Not, “We have the pleasure of enclosing the materials…” or “Here is the script for…” But the release date. That was the first sentence.’‘
Mendes also shared an amusing anecdote about the pitch packet he received for The Avengers. Instead of including a script or treatment, it contained comic books. What stood out even more was the cover letter, which, rather than introducing the enclosed materials, began with the release date announcement: Marvel’s Avengers would be released on May 3, 2012, or a similar date, highlighting what Mendes saw as a release-date-first approach by the studio – a major turnoff for the director.
