A disappointing MCU streaming record is broken by Disney+'s Secret Invasion

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Marvel fans have been eagerly waiting for the next Disney+ project from Marvel Studios, and the wait is finally over. The next project is called Secret Invasion, which is a crossover event series set to release on June 21, 2023, on Disney+. This will be the first streaming project of Phase 5 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and fans have been waiting patiently for this show, inspired by the legendary comic book run of the same name.

However, fans have been left in the dark about the release date of Secret Invasion until it was announced on March 27th, just 86 days before the series release. This is the longest wait that fans have ever experienced since the beginning of Marvel Studios content coming to Disney+.

Since the launch of Marvel Studios content on Disney+, the gap between the nine MCU series and special presentations has been an average of 55 days. The longest wait was between Hawkeye and Moon Knight at 98 days in 2021, and the shortest turnaround was between 14 days between WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

But the wait for Secret Invasion is the longest so far. The series is set to release on June 21, 2023, which puts it 208 days after Marvel Studios’ most recent Disney+ outing, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on November 25, 2022. This means that the wait between Phase 4’s final Disney+ project and Phase 5’s first Disney+ project is nearly double the second-longest gap in MCU/Disney+ history.

It is no secret that one of the biggest criticisms of the post-Infinity Saga era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is its rapid-fire approach when it comes to content. Phase 4 saw seven movies, eight streaming series, and two Disney+ Special Presentations over 21 months, which means that fans were being presented with at least one new MCU project every 37.5 days.

But Bob Iger’s message since returning to Disney has been “quality over quantity,” which might be the biggest contributing factor to this record-breaking wait. Marvel Studios is in need of not just one, but two consecutive hits with audiences as Phase 5 really begins.

The wait for Secret Invasion might have been frustrating for fans, but it could be a sign that Marvel Studios is taking a different approach to content creation. It is not just about quantity anymore; it is about quality. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is at a crossroads, and Marvel Studios needs to hit the mark with their upcoming projects to keep their fans engaged.

Thankfully, the next project on the board is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which is one of the most beloved franchises in comic book movie history. Right behind it is Secret Invasion, which has the makings of a top-tier Disney+ series along the lines of WandaVision and Loki. The wait has been the longest one yet, but all the factors involved seem to point toward the wait being worth it.

In conclusion, the wait for Secret Invasion might have been frustrating, but it could be a sign of Marvel Studios taking a different approach to content creation. The wait for the series has been the longest one yet, but all the factors involved seem to point toward the wait being worth it. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Secret Invasion, and Marvel Studios needs to deliver consecutive hits with audiences as Phase 5 begins. The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is exciting, and fans cannot wait to see what Marvel Studios has in store for them.