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There are a lot of negative words thrown around superhero films these days and it definitely stings a lot, especially for avid fans of Marvel and DC, but Brian Cox is the perfect example of someone who cannot make up his mind.
The Scottish actor, known for his works onSuccessionandManhunter, has a new tirade against comic book movies becoming the dominating force at the box office. He’s particularly not impressed with the state of cinema that influences our generation.
Brian Cox Slams Comic Book Films While Supporting AnX-MenDirector
Brian Coxhas been very vocal about his aversion to superhero movies, but unlikeMartin ScorseseandQuentin Tarantino, both veteran filmmakers who have firm deep-seated dislike for Marvel films, the 78-year-old Shakespearean actor has conflicting comments about it.
First, let’s focus on his new criticism ofDeadpool & Wolverine. It is now one of the highest-grossing movies of the year after its $1 billion box office haul. While fans are celebrating, Cox is lamenting. “I think cinema is in a very bad way,” he said viaVariety, pertaining to the popularity of comic book movies.
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The actor believes it has lost its place because of the oversaturation of mainstream media, and while they churn a lot of profit, the work of actors becomes “diluted” – he even went as far as blastingRyan ReynoldsandHugh Jackman, both actors who can do more but chose to “go down that road”.
Not everyone likes the same stuff – it’s all about preference after all, but at least be resolute. Cox is probably forgetting he was part ofBryan Singer’sX2, the sequel to the original FoxX-Menmovie. He basically played the main antagonist there, and he surely loved the role because he toldYahoo Entertainmentthat he would “always be grateful to him because he had confidence in me and got me the role.”
Cox notably defended Singer after the latter was accused of being problematic on set resulting in a toxic work environment. He also faced numerous allegations of s*xual misconduct involving minors, but the Colonel William Stryker actor always had his back. “He’s an extraordinary director,” Cox would say.
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Whatever happened to his love for theX2film? He certainly thought there was “real allegory” used in it that served a divine purpose only for him to comment again twenty years later and say cinema is in very bad condition because Marvel and DC movies are all the rage.
Brian Cox Needs To Choose A Side
Cox is not the only one who has expressed distaste for superhero movies, but oftentimes, the people who do are the ones who actively avoid it.
He admitted often forgetting that his character was the one who made Wolverine, and whenever theX-Menfilm comes on television, he gets a little screen time there and complains he isn’t getting paid. For someone who hates Marvel movies, he is surely obsessed with his involvement inX2.
X2is available to watch on Disney+ as of June 24, 2025.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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