Nicolas Cage calls MCU a 'well-funded and glorified WWE'

Nicolas Cage called the Marvel Cinematic Universe a "well-funded and glorified WWE" at Fan Expo Dallas, Variety reported on 30 September 2026, crediting The Playlist. He prefaced the remark with "I do say this with love," Variety said. Cage, who is not in the MCU but led Sony's cancelled Spider-Noir, named no films or actors, Variety reported.