Hideo Kojima Critiques Marvel's Complex Storytelling in 'Captain America: Brave New World'

The acclaimed game designer highlights audience challenges with Marvel's reliance on interconnected films and streaming series.

Hideo Kojima expressed confusion after watching 'Captain America: Brave New World,' citing difficulty following plot points without having seen 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.'
Kojima's comments reflect broader audience concerns about Marvel's increasing reliance on Disney+ series to provide essential context for its theatrical releases.
The film explores Sam Wilson's journey as Captain America, but key character development occurred in the Disney+ series, creating barriers for viewers unfamiliar with the content.
'Brave New World' is struggling at the box office, with a steep 68% drop in its second weekend and challenges in reaching profitability against its $180 million budget.
Critics and audiences are questioning whether Marvel's expansive storytelling approach, while ambitious, is alienating casual viewers by making the MCU feel inaccessible.