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Nicolas Cage compares the MCU to a well-funded WWE

In brief

Nicolas Cage said the Marvel Cinematic Universe is becoming a well-funded and glorified WWE. He said he would like Marvel to focus on telling stories rather than moving quickly to superhero fight scenes. Cage recently starred in the Marvel-related series Spider-Noir.

Generated automatically by AI from 5 sources, without editorial review · updated 1 Oct

What changed

  1. 30 Sept, 09:40Ghost Rider Star Nicolas Cage Calls the MCU a 'Well-Funded and Glorified WWE' · IGN
  2. 1 Oct, 11:10Nicolas Cage calls Marvel movies ‘a glorified WWE’ with over-50s in ‘ridiculous outfits’ · The Guardian
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Chronological coverage

  1. 2 October
  2. Deadline
    Latest2 Oct, 02:13

    Nicolas Cage Calls Current MCU A “Glorified WWE,” Wants It To Stop “Cutting To The Wrestling Match”

    After spinning his last web in Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage wants to see the MCU bring better storytelling back to the superhero genre.

    DeadlineDeadline•Glenn Garner
  3. 1 October
  4. Polygon
    Follow-up1 Oct, 13:00

    Spider-Noir Star Jokes that the MCU is Becoming a ‘Glorified WWE’

    Nicolas Cage ribs the Marvel Cinematic Universe by comparing it to the world's most famous professional wrestling promotion.

    PolygonPolygon•Aimee Hart
  5. The Guardian
    Follow-up1 Oct, 11:10

    Nicolas Cage calls Marvel movies ‘a glorified WWE’ with over-50s in ‘ridiculous outfits’

    Star of Spider-Noir told fan convention he ‘spoke with love’ at seeing gifted actors for ever gearing up for superhero fight scenes Nicolas Cage, whose recent credits include the Sony Marvel series Spider-Noir, has criticised the Marvel Cinematic…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Catherine Shoard
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Follow-up1 Oct, 04:38

    Nicolas Cage Says the MCU “Is Becoming a Well-Funded and Glorified WWE”

    The actor, who recently starred in Prime Video's 'Spider-Noir,' said he "would like to see it [MCU] get back to telling the stories and not just cutting to the wrestling match."

    The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter•Carly Thomas
  7. 30 September
  8. IGN
    First seen30 Sept, 09:40

    Ghost Rider Star Nicolas Cage Calls the MCU a 'Well-Funded and Glorified WWE'

    Nicolas Cage has issued his verdict on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, calling it a "well-funded and glorified WWE," despite its use of top-tier acting talent.

    IGNIGN•Tom Phillips