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Release Date:

May 2, 2025

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “A group of supervillains are recruited to go on missions for the government.”

Poster Rating: C+ / C+ / B-

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Review: (#1, C+) While there’s something fairly rote about the design, the creators at least understand the assignment of pitting these various figures, some familiar to Marvel fans, against one another. If the design had more intriguing details, it might have been more exciting.

(#2, C+) It’s an unusual choice to put these characters into a design that is reminiscent of the Wheaties box. The film seems to be trying to lean into cheekiness and this is probably part of the reason why but it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. (#3, B-) Although this design is simplistic, it’s compelling. Using the asterisk that follows the title (which is finally given definition saying that The Avengers aren’t available at the bottom of the design) as a design choice is a bold one and it’s compellingly used. That Bob isn’t given his own spoke speaks to his status as an afterthought in the film itself, a comedic element. It reminds of the use of Peter in Deadpool 2. Anyway, it’s a more intriguing and unique design than what they’ve come up with before.

Trailer Rating: C+ / C+

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Review: (#1, C+) The trailer consists mostly of set-up material, establishing that this is a film that pulls in various figures from past Marvel properties, some on screen, some on streaming. While the interpersonal conflicts of these characters are briefly referenced, it seems like the trailer makers aren’t sure where to go with it. This trailer almost makes this seem like a terrestrial version of Guardians of the Galaxy and making a connection like that without feeling unique to itself won’t draw many viewers.

(#2, C+) The first trailer tried to establish the plot of the film and that gave viewers some hope for some uniqueness. However, this second trailer avoids that information almost entirely and tries to make it look exactly like every other MCU film. That might not be the best way to approach it considering how the recent films have all tanked with audiences. There’s some glimmer of hope on the edges of the trailer but its similarity to The Suicide Squad dashes some of it.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

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