Xbox CEO claims Call of Duty is bigger than Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Bold statement for COD’s success all around the world
The new XBOX CEO, Asha Sharma, has recently made a pretty bold statement. She has claimed that the Call of Duty franchise is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
This comment was noted in the recent interview Asha did with Entertainment Weekly, where she discussed the growth of gaming franchises, movies, TV shows and other forms of entertainment.
The interview also featured gaming industry veterans like Todd Howard and Matt Booty, who shared the vision and future of Xbox and some of the biggest franchises in the gaming industry.
Is Call of Duty bigger than the MCU?
Asha’s comment has sparked a massive reaction and discussion among gaming fans. Although she didn’t provide clear numbers during the interview, based on industry estimates, this might be true.
According to industry estimates, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has generated more than $31.5 billion at the global box office.
Meanwhile, the Call of Duty franchise has generated more than $32 billion through game sales, microtransactions, and other revenue in two decades.
Based on this data, it’s pretty clear that COD might really be bigger than MCU, in terms of revenue. However, the ‘bigger’ can be interpreted in a lot of ways. It can be in popularity, audience reach, culture impact and more. Calling one thing bigger than the other might not be really appropriate.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that gaming has become one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world. More games are becoming live-action adaptations, which are founding a huge success. Fallout TV-Series, The Last of Us TV-Series, Minecraft movie, Sonic and more.
A Call of Duty live-action movie is also in the works and then we can properly compare the Marvel and COD franchise and decide which one is “Bigger.”
What did XBOX CEO Asha Sharma say about COD?
She stated that Call of Duty is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe, referring to the franchise’s massive commercial success and global reach.
Is Call of Duty actually bigger than the MCU?
Based on estimated revenue figures, COD has reportedly generated over $32 billion, while the MCU has earned around $31.5 billion at the global box office. However, the comparison depends on the metrics being used.
Is a Call of Duty movie in development?
Yes. Infinity Ward’s Mark Grigsby confirmed that a COD film project is currently in development, although no release date has been announced.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.