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Disney layoffs just exposed what’s really going on with Marvel—and it’s worse than you think. No spoilers—but the numbers don’t lie.
Disney says these layoffs have nothing to do with Marvel’s performance… but when you look closer, Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios were hit far harder than the rest of the company. Nearly 8% of Marvel’s workforce is gone, compared to a fraction of a percent across Disney as a whole. That disconnect tells a very different story about what’s really happening behind the scenes.
In this video, Wes breaks down the real reasons behind the Marvel layoffs, why the official explanation doesn’t fully add up, and what it means for the future of Marvel Comics and the MCU. From declining film output and failed creative strategies to the continued integration of Marvel into Disney’s larger corporate machine, the warning signs are all there—and they’ve been building for years.
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* Disney layoffs and why Marvel was hit harder
* The truth behind Marvel’s “performance doesn’t matter” claim
* Marvel Comics losing market share to DC
* The impact of reduced MCU output
* David Gabriel’s departure and what it means
* Editors being cut while leadership remains
* The future of Marvel Comics inside Disney
* Why integration into Marvel Studios is still ongoing
* What comes next for Marvel as a brand
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Disney layoffs just exposed what’s really going on with Marvel—and it’s worse than you think. No spoilers—but the numbers don’t lie.
Disney says these layoffs have nothing to do with Marvel’s performance… but when you look closer, Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios were hit far harder than the rest of the company. Nearly 8% of Marvel’s workforce is gone, compared to a fraction of a percent across Disney as a whole. That disconnect tells a very different story about what’s really happening behind the scenes.
In this video, Wes breaks down the real reasons behind the Marvel layoffs, why the official explanation doesn’t fully add up, and what it means for the future of Marvel Comics and the MCU. From declining film output and failed creative strategies to the continued integration of Marvel into Disney’s larger corporate machine, the warning signs are all there—and they’ve been building for years.
Big thanks to The 616 Comics — the #1 producer-retailer in the comic book industry. Use code THINKINGCRITICAL at checkout for 10% OFF their exclusive variant covers on their site or app: 🔗 the616comics.com
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🎥 Disney Destroyed Marvel Now Someone Has To Pay
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Covered in this Video
* Disney layoffs and why Marvel was hit harder
* The truth behind Marvel’s “performance doesn’t matter” claim
* Marvel Comics losing market share to DC
* The impact of reduced MCU output
* David Gabriel’s departure and what it means
* Editors being cut while leadership remains
* The future of Marvel Comics inside Disney
* Why integration into Marvel Studios is still ongoing
* What comes next for Marvel as a brand
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