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It's no secret that both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the "Star Wars" franchise have seen a dip in average market enthusiasm in recent years. While Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios have churned out numerous related projects, inconsistent quality and an overwhelming volume have led to clear audience fatigue with these two major IPs, resulting in shrinking box office returns and viewership across both the big and small screens. As operators, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and their parent company, Walt Disney Studios, have long recognized this issue, expressing intentions multiple times in recent years to reduce output and elevate the quality of their productions.
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External media outlet Collider recently revealed more details on how Disney plans to manage this output and quality. First, they noted that the Marvel series "VisionQuest," which was set to premiere on October 14, would mark a turning point. Following its release, Disney would officially scale back its Marvel series production. This reduction, however, does not include confirmed returning series that have already filmed subsequent seasons, such as "Daredevil: Born Again," nor does it apply to future mini-series released under the Marvel Presents and Marvel Spotlight sub-brands.
Regarding "Star Wars," beyond the upcoming second season of "Ahsoka," Disney currently has no plans for additional live-action "Star Wars" series. Disney also shares a consensus for the future of both IPs on the small screen: prioritizing animated series. They believe that animated productions have a faster turnaround and are significantly more cost-effective than live-action projects.
via： Collider