Nicolas Cage criticized the Marvel Cinematic Universe at Fan Expo Dallas, arguing that it’s turning into “a well-funded and glorified WWE,” with veteran actors in their 50s and older wearing “ridiculous outfits” and scenes designed to cut quickly to fights. He prefaced the remarks “with love,” but the comment sparked social-media debate because Cage has long participated in comic-book projects; some agreed with his assessment of spectacle over substance, while others pointed out his own superhero history.
Cage’s superhero résumé includes two Ghost Rider films (2007, 2012) and the title role in Sony’s Spider-Noir series, which ran one eight-episode season. He explained that Spider-Noir appealed to him not for its comic-book roots but for its black-and-white, film-noir design and influences from Bogart, Cagney and Edward G. Robinson - a stylistic experiment he found risky. Meanwhile Ghost Rider is slated to join the MCU in a Ryan Gosling-led project directed by Shawn Levy, scheduled for July 28, 2028, underscoring the tangled relationship between Cage’s critique and his ongoing involvement with superhero-driven entertainment.
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