The MCU's Second Wind: A Mixed Bag of Hope and Desperation The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has finally found its footing again, as evidenced by the impressive $360 million opening weekend of "Spider Man: Brand New Day" in North America.
The long awaited return of the Avengers is also set to hit theaters later this year with "Avengers: Doomsday.
" While these developments are being hailed as a comeback for the MCU, a closer look reveals that the situation is more complicated than a simple narrative of triumph and redemption.