Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, recently expressed his desire for more "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" content in the future, despite the series' polarizing reception and high production costs. He acknowledged that public reaction and budget concerns make a sequel uncertain.
Speaking on "The Escape Pod" podcast, Winderbaum highlighted "She-Hulk" as "one of Marvel Television's best-performing series," successfully reaching a broader general audience. He noted a significant divide in reception between general viewers and core Marvel fans, leading to its polarized overall reviews.
He added, "I know you're fans of 'She-Hulk,' and I love the character. I'd really like to make more."
However, data confirms the show's divided reception. On Rotten Tomatoes, "She-Hulk" holds an 80% critics' score but a mere 32% audience score, falling even below other poorly received Marvel titles like "Secret Invasion" and "Marvel's Inhumans."
Beyond the critical reception, production costs are another crucial factor. "She-Hulk" reportedly had a total budget of $225 million, primarily due to the extensive CGI required for the titular character. In comparison, "Thunderbolts*" has an estimated budget of $180 million, while the series "Agatha: All Along" is around $40 million.
In recent years, Marvel has gradually shifted its Disney+ series strategy towards lower-cost, long-term development projects like "Daredevil: Born Again" and "Wonder Man," further clouding "She-Hulk"'s future.
The return of Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk remains unconfirmed. Speculation suggests the character might transition to film appearances, potentially in upcoming Avengers films like "Avengers: Secret Wars."
Winderbaum concluded by expressing his hope for more "She-Hulk" content in the future, though he conceded, "Maybe someday."