Sebastian Stan has hit out at criticisms of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), claiming that it is “convenient” for people to “pick on” the popular franchise. In recent years, the record-breaking film and TV franchise has faced mounting criticism from fans, critics and even actors and directors within the US film industry.

In a candid interview with Variety, the Avengers veteran shared his thoughts on these critiques, taking a firm but reflective stance. He acknowledged that while everyone is entitled to their opinion, the iconic comic book studio franchise plays a significant role in the overall health of the film industry. He told the publication:

Veteran Marvel actor Sebastian Stan has been a member of the MCU since 2011, when his character Bucky Barnes debuted alongside Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger . He has gone on to reprise the role in many more Marvel films,

Stan has played Bucky Barnes for more than a decade, starting with 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger.” For “Thunderbolts,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, and David Harbour join Stan’s Bucky. The upcoming feature will help kick off Marvel’s Phase 5.

Sebastian Stan defended Marvel films from haters and teased the next film in the franchise he'll star in, next year's "Thunderbolts*."

Endgame, the 2019 box-office behemoth that made $2.799 billion at the global box office, Marvel has drawn criticism for poor commercial performances of some of its releases. Sebastian Stan, who portrays Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will reprise the role in the upcoming feature Thunderbolts*,

Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan has come to the defense of Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige ahead of the Thunderbolts movie in 2025.