# Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marvel-cinematic-universe-franchise-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-17T08:47:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has expanded to 38 films, bolstered by the box office success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ which has earned over $1 billion. While recent franchise entries like ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ have faced criticism regarding their scripts and visual effects, the franchise maintains a strong presence across various media.

On streaming platforms, MCU content continues to see sustained engagement. ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ has recently ranked as the No. 7 movie on Disney+ worldwide. Additionally, legacy content such as the 2017 Netflix series ‘The Defenders’ remains highly regarded by audiences, demonstrating long-term interest in the franchise’s street-level characters despite the series not receiving a second season.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Marvel Cinematic Universe titles see sustained streaming popularity

Marvel Cinematic Universe titles, including ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ and Netflix’s ‘The Defenders,’ continue to see strong engagement and fan interest on streaming platforms.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-cinematic-universe-titles-see-sustained-streaming-popularity

### 2026-08-07: Marvel Cinematic Universe reaches 38 films with Spider-Man success

Recent discussions in film highlight the MCU's expansion to 38 movies with the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, alongside top movie recommendations on Netflix.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-cinematic-universe-reaches-38-films-with-spider-man-success

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