In a recent interview, the Russos explain they are fairly relaxed about inevitable spoilers leaking for Avengers: Doomsday. The company approach will be very different. However, it really is a Marvel issue and not something the directors can control whilst also delivering on such a massive film with a massive cast.
It’s clear the director siblings would prefer there are no spoilers, but there’s so much interest in these films that it’s rare they don’t get spoiled. I already have read what I believe to be a legit plot summary of Avengers: Doomsday, and yes that’s not brilliant for Marvel Studios. However, what can the Russos do about what has been reported as an early test screening leak for internal Disney people? That’s on the Studio.
Speaking with Metro, Joe Russo said,
“On one hand, audiences want to be surprised, and that’s part of what makes the theatrical experience exciting. On the other hand, it can become a little over-policed, where people are anxious about engaging with anything.”
“We design these films to unfold in a certain way, and we want audiences to feel those moments as intended. But at the same time, you can’t control everything. You have to focus on making something that holds up beyond the initial surprise.”
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He’s dead right!
There’s a lot of attention on these films and there is a rabid leaks community for Marvel that is in my opinion only matched in enthusiasm by Star Wars fans. However, the Marvel leaks community is much, much bigger than Star Wars right now and leaking Marvel details has created a career for several scoopers.
If I didn’t write, (which I plan to retire from at 50) I would not go seeking spoilers at all. I like early rumors, who has been cast as who, which are small details we can speculate upon, etc. Once the confirmed spoilers begin I tend to dip. Yet alas, at times you don’t know you read the real leaks until something later confirms it, which happened to me on Doomsday.
For those who do seek them out though, it does not ruin their anticipation for the film. They also tend to turn up opening weekend just to see if it matches their imagination. Spoilers can however hurt box office when they are shared with those who don’t like them. Therefore, it’s still something Marvel should be a bit tighter on.
What do you think of the Russos relaxed approach to spoilers on Avengers: Doomsday? Thoughts below as always.
