Nicolas Cage Compares The Marvel Cinematic Universe To A ' Well-Funded And Glorified WWE' - Fightful
Cage said the MCU’s fight-driven formula resembles pro wrestling, while his Spider-Noir series takes a noir approach on Prime Video and MGM+.
- At Fan Expo Dallas on Wednesday, actor Nicolas Cage compared the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a "well-funded and glorified WWE," arguing the franchise prioritizes spectacle over storytelling.
- Cage observed 50-plus "otherwise intelligent, remarkably gifted thespians putting on these ridiculous outfits and getting ready for the fight," saying the MCU mirrors pro-wrestling entertainment.
- Spider-Noir, which premiered on Prime Video and MGM+ in May 2026, showcases Cage as a 1930s detective channeling classic actors like Bogart and Cagney in black-and-white film noir style.
- Cage joins critics arguing the MCU prioritizes legacy character returns over originality, though his own extensive comic book filmography—including Ghost Rider and Kick-Ass—complicates the critique.
- Avengers: Doomsday releases this December with Robert Downey Jr., Patrick Stewart, and Chris Evans returning, while Ghost Rider—the character Cage played—officially joins the MCU with Ryan Gosling in a film directed by Shawn Levy arriving July 28, 2028.
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Nicolas Cage Says the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘Is Becoming a Well-Funded and Glorified WWE’ With 50-Plus Year Olds in ‘Ridiculous Outfits’
Nicolas Cage’s critique of the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a recent conversation at Fan Expo Dallas (via The Playlist) is quickly gaining traction on social media, with many people either agreeing with the Oscar-winning actor or questioning him considering his own ties to superhero projects. “I do say this with love,” Cage said at the […]
Nicolas Cage Slams the MCU as a “Well-Funded and Glorified WWE”
Nicolas Cage has some thoughts about what superhero movies have become, and his comparison of the MCU to professional wrestling is probably going to get Marvel fans talking.While appearing at Fan Expo, the Spider-Noir star discussed the current state of comic book entertainment and took aim at the massive CGI battles that have become a regular part of Marvel Studios movies. From Cage’s perspective, watching dozens of talented actors suit up for …
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