Hey Marvel fans! If you’ve been feeling like something’s a little off in recent MCU movies, you’re definitely not alone. And guess what? It might be because some of these films are being made before the script is even finished. Yep, seriously. Even Avengers: Doomsday — the next big Avengers movie — is rumoured to be going ahead with an unfinished script. Let’s break it all down.
James Gunn Called It Out First
Our favourite Guardians director, James Gunn, casually dropped a truth bomb in a 2023 podcast. He said:
“A lot of people just go into production without even having a script — that’s not how I work.”
Translation? Some studios (cough Marvel cough) are rushing movies into filming with no solid story in place. And that’s a problem, especially when you’re building something as big as the multiverse.
Examples Where It All Went Wrong
Let’s look at some past Marvel projects that clearly struggled due to script chaos:
🌀 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Tons of reshoots.
- The rules of the multiverse were confusing even to Wong.
- Felt like 3 movies stuffed into one.
🐜 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
- Kang was hyped, but the plot fell flat.
- VFX artists complained about last-minute changes.
- Dialogue felt rushed and robotic.
🕵️ Secret Invasion
- Even the director said he didn’t know where it was all going.
- No clear tone or vision.
Avengers: Doomsday – The Rumors Are… Concerning
So here’s where it gets juicy. Some old X-Men actors — yes, the ones from the FOX era — have allegedly been approached for Avengers: Doomsday… but get this:
“They haven’t even shown us a script. Just general ideas.”
Even Mystique’s actress (unverified OLX clip, but viral) said she was contacted with “just a pitch deck” — no screenplay. That’s terrifying for a movie that’s supposed to tie up the entire Multiverse Saga.
Also, top Marvel scoopers like @CanWeGetSomeToast and @DanielRPK have hinted that the Doomsday script is still being revised even though pre-production is already underway.
Why Is Marvel Rushing?
Let’s be real — Marvel is under pressure. Here’s why:
- Disney wants content for Disney+
- Investor pressure to keep the MCU train rolling
- Writer/Actor strikes in 2023 delayed everything
- DC reboot under James Gunn is heating up the competition
- Multiverse is messy, and nobody seems to have a roadmap
The Cost of Poor Planning
When you start filming without a locked script, here’s what happens:
- Characters feel like NPCs.
- Dialogues lack punch.
- Plot holes become the main villain.
- VFX teams don’t know what they’re animating until the last second.
- Fans leave the theatre saying, “Wait… what just happened?”
It’s like baking a cake without a recipe and hoping it turns out okay.
Projects Already Affected
Here’s a quick list of MCU projects that suffered due to script problems:
🧛 Blade
- Went through 5+ rewrites
- Nearly lost Mahershala Ali
- Director and writers dropped out
🧬 X-Men Reboot
- Zero confirmed writers or directors
- Multiverse cameos don’t equal actual story
What Fans Are Saying
Scroll through Reddit, YouTube, or Twitter/X and you’ll see:
“MCU is becoming quantity over quality.” “Feels like they’re winging it.” “Where’s the Kevin Feige magic gone?”
Even die-hard fans are asking Marvel to slow down and focus on writing great stories before announcing ten projects at once.
What Marvel Needs to Do (Like… Now)
- Take a pause and lock scripts before filming.
- Bring back visionary directors.
- Let writers finish their work without rushing to deadlines.
- Stop juggling too many characters just to create hype.
- Focus on 1 great movie at a time, not 5 average ones.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Lose the Heart
Look, we all love the MCU. But it’s becoming clearer with each new release: rushing productions without scripts is backfiring hard. If Avengers: Doomsday is supposed to be the next Endgame, then it needs a script worth cheering for.
Marvel doesn’t need more explosions. It needs soul. And soul starts with the story.
