In the decades preceding the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops like "Howard the Duck," corporate skullduggery, and a bankruptcy.
EP2 Taking ControlMar 14, 2023
Marvel risks everything betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man. Kevin Feige takes control of the fledgling Marvel Studios, hoping to build up to “The Avengers.”
EP3 Growing PainsMar 21, 2023
The Incredible Hulk seemed like a safe bet but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.
EP4 Building a UniverseMar 28, 2023
Kevin Feige assembles his team and maps out the road to the Avengers. Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man as well as creating a worthy villain.
EP5 No Turning BackApr 04, 2023
Only one superhero story remained to get to the Avengers—Captain America. The studio had to convince star Chris Evans to return to the world of superhero movies.
EP6 Avengers AssembleApr 11, 2023
The Avengers was underway but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige’s plan would be put to the test.
EP7 Testing the LimitsApr 18, 2023
Emboldened by their against-the-odds success, Marvel ventured onto new terrain with a little-known space fantasy title even most hard-core comic book fans didn’t know.
EP8 Creative DifferencesApr 25, 2023
Ant-Man’s original writer and director, Edgar Wright, departs from the project months before filming, taking his department heads with him.