Disney CEO responds to famous director's criticism of Marvel: If they insist on pushing it, that's their right

Recently, the two famous directors Martin Scorsese and Coppola have been criticizing Marvel movies, especially Coppola's comment that Marvel movies are "stereotyped and disgusting", which has caused a stir. Recently, Disney CEO Bob Iger also made an official statement on the matter, saying that if you insist on criticizing Marvel movies, that is your right.

Disney CEO Bob Iger

At the Wall Street Journal Tech Live event, Disney CEO Bob Iger called "despicable" a word used to describe mass serial killers, and said that saying that about Marvel movies was disrespectful to the many people who make those movies.

Bob Iger also said that Martin Scorsese and Coppola don’t even understand how Marvel movie audiences appreciate Marvel movies, let alone how these audiences react.

Bob Iger said: "Well, these comments attacking Marvel don't bother me personally, I just feel bothered for the people behind the scenes of the film. I don't take it seriously. First of all, they don't know how the audience views these films. They have the right to express their opinions. Coppola and Martin Scorsese are two directors I admire very much. Especially as far as the movies they made are concerned, I like them very much. We have all seen these movies. But Coppola said, 'These movies are very despicable', who is he talking about? Is he talking about Kevin Feige (CEO of Marvel Pictures)? Or director Tarantino (director of "Thor 3") or Ryan Coogler (director of "Black Panther")? Or our actors Scarlett Johansson? Chadwick Boseman (starring in "Black Panther")? I can list a list of people's names, or is it Downey?"

He continued: "I don't quite understand what they are saying about us, especially when we make movies that people love. Because they make movies that millions of people love to watch. Frankly speaking, the profit margins in the film distribution business are relatively slim worldwide. When these theaters show movies, whether ours or others, they can make money if they do a good job. Of course they can afford to show movies that don't do well at the box office, but the audience's needs are different. If they want to talk about Marvel movies, that's their business. I don't understand. These words are a bit disrespectful to all the people who quietly contribute to the film industry. They work as hard as any other filmmaker and put their heart and soul into our movies, just as much as they do. Can you tell me how much less Ryan Coogler paid to make Black Panther than Martin Scorsese or Coppola for any of his movies? Please use your brain, yes, I'm leaving it at that."