James Mangold, director of films such as Logan and The Wolverine, has criticized multiverse movies, calling them 'the enemy of storytelling.' He expressed his preference for character-driven stories that work on an emotional level rather than focusing on interconnected universes and Easter eggs. Mangold asserted that the emphasis on multiverses detracts from the unique aspects of individual films and characters. He highlighted this perspective while discussing his upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet. Despite his past work within the Marvel universe, Mangold stated he has no interest in blending characters from different franchises, emphasizing the importance of storytelling over intellectual exercises.