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Nia DaCosta Unfairly Blamed for The Marvels' Box Office Failure

Despite the film's success in storytelling and character development, the director faces unwarranted criticism amid a lack of promotional opportunities due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

  • Nia DaCosta, the director of The Marvels, has been unfairly blamed for the film's poor box office performance, despite it being one of the MCU's best films.
  • The Marvels was released amid the SAG-AFTRA strike, which prevented stars from promoting the film and having a star-studded world premiere.
  • DaCosta has been targeted with rumors and hit pieces, including claims that she left the set before post-production was complete and that she 'bailed' on a cast-and-crew screening.
  • Despite the negative narrative, The Marvels is praised for its emotional and entertaining story, captivating characters, and crowd-pleasing moments.
  • DaCosta's previous work includes the award-winning feature Little Woods and the horror film Candyman, which tripled its budget at the global box office.
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