Anthony Russo has defended the MCU against criticism of Marvel Phase 4. The director has directed four films in the franchise alongside his brother Joe Russo, including Avengers: Endgame.

As Phase 4 continues, some fans have criticized the latest movies and TV shows, but Anthony Russo isn’t worried. “Here’s the thing,” he told NBC. (opens in a new tab). “The entire life of the MCU has seen ups and downs, naturally there’s going to be an ebb and flow in how people feel about it based on the latest offering. But I think, look, at the end of the day, they’re still very ambitious.” in terms of how they approach storytelling. They’re being experimental. They’re looking for new forms of expression to keep the audience excited and surprised. They still seem to have a vital creative code and process that they need to be pursuing, so I think there’s still a lot of hope for what’s possible in the MCU. We haven’t lost faith in him, that’s for sure.”