Kraven the Hunter: Latest Marvel Flop or Future Redemption?

Bleak Future for Sony’s Spider-Man Universe: Fans question whether the franchise can recover from its latest setback.

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7. Sequel Hopes Remain Uncertain: Talk of Kraven's Last Hunt hangs in the balance.

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6. Another Sony Universe Misstep: Joins Morbius and Madame Web as a Marvel-Sony failure.

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5. Critics Slam the Execution: Poor CGI and a messy script led to widespread disappointment.

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4. Uninspired Origin Story: Kraven’s transformation lacked emotional depth and impact.

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3. Crushed by Holiday Blockbusters: Overwhelmed by competition like Mufasa: The Lion King and The War of the Rohirrim.

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2. Star-Studded Cast Falls Short: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, and Ariana DeBose couldn’t save the film.

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1. Disappointing Launch: Released on December 11, 2024, Kraven the Hunter scored a dismal CinemaScore of 'C'.

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