The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill and Dan Graney unpack a pivotal week for Marvel, where shifting strategies across film and Disney+ suggest a more deliberate long-term plan. From the rising importance of street-level heroes like Daredevil and the Punisher to the competitive pressure building around Avengers: Doomsday, this episode connects the dots between release dates, character focus, and Marvel’s evolving storytelling approach. Along the way, they also explore what’s missing from the MCU - and why that might matter more than what’s already arrived. NEWS • Avengers: Doomsday faces growing competition, with major franchises positioning themselves for a crowded theatrical window • Spider-Man: Brand New Day teaser surpasses 1 billion views, signaling massive audience anticipation • Marvel adjusts long-term release calendar, pushing a 2028 film and staking out multiple 2029 dates • DC accelerates its interconnected universe plans with new Green Lantern-focused teaser developments • Ryan Coogler’s Sinners success highlights creative