MCU success traced back to the groundbreaking 1978 superhero blockbuster 'Superman: The Movie', according to Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige
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Feige credits 'Superman: The Movie' for establishing the template for the modern superhero movie formula that the MCU has perfected
The film's blend of action, humor, and character development set a new standard that Marvel has built upon to create its billion-dollar cinematic universe