The Marvels is now 'most expensive' MCU film

Brie Larson will carry the weight of both the franchise and the massive budget in the upcoming film 'The Marvels'. With a reported budget of $270 million, it has become the most expensive movie in Marvel's Phase 5 lineup. This exceeds the budgets of other Phase 5 projects, including 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. The film will need to gross at least $439.6 million to break even. Directed by Nia DaCosta, 'The Marvels' features Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, and serves as a link to future MCU films.