I'm annoyed by the monopoly: Ari Aster on MCU films

American filmmaker Ari Aster says he is "annoyed" by the monopoly of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films but believes expressing any opinion on the spectrum will invite a new controversy.

Earlier this month, filmmaker Martin Scorsese had likened the MCU movies to "theme parks" experience rather than true cinema, sparking a huge debate in Hollywood with noted names like Francis Ford Coppola and Ken Loach joining him in criticising the superhero dramas.

Aster, known for helming acclaimed horror films, "Hereditary" and the latest "Midsommar", said monopoly of any kind is unhealthy.

Asked how he views the MCU movies as a filmmaker who makes remarkably different films, Aster told PTI, "I am annoyed by the monopoly. But it's probably safer for me to not present an opinion given that it's a scandal every time someone does. But I think any monopoly is unhealthy and certainly that applies to this one."
"So that's a shame. I don't know what will help that because studios and executives are being told by the audiences that the way to make a lot of money is to make a film that's based on an established IP. That's how it is right now."