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Nia DaCosta Reflects on The Marvels: ‘Everyone Tried Their Best’

The director now stresses the collaborative process after the sequel’s disappointing run.

Overview

  • DaCosta said the cast and crew aimed to make a great film and that she values the relationships formed on the project, noting a recent visit to an Avengers set to reconnect with colleagues.
  • The Marvels earned about $206 million worldwide against a reported $270 million production budget, marking a significant underperformance with some coverage citing large estimated losses.
  • Reviews were mixed, with roughly a 62–63% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and stronger audience marks reported at 79%.
  • Industry reporting highlights that the SAG-AFTRA strikes curbed cast promotion at release, which observers say hurt the movie’s theatrical prospects.
  • DaCosta has moved on to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which opens in the U.S. on January 16, while The Marvels is available to stream on Disney+.