No, Red One is not a Marvel movie. It is an original holiday action-adventure film produced by Amazon MGM Studios, not Marvel Studios.
Understanding Red One's Production
While Red One is an expansive, high-budget film featuring popular actors like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans (who is well-known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), its production origin distinctly separates it from the Marvel brand.
- Producer: Red One is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Seven Bucks Productions, Dwayne Johnson's production company.
- Distributor: It is distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, primarily for streaming on Prime Video.
- Genre & Style: The movie is designed as a large-scale, family-friendly blockbuster, aiming to deliver a similar high-stakes, action-packed experience often associated with major superhero franchises. Some have even characterized it as an attempt by Amazon to create a comparable blockbuster spectacle to those typically found in the Marvel universe, without being part of that universe.
What Defines a Marvel Movie?
A "Marvel movie" typically refers to films that are:
- Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU): Produced by Marvel Studios, these films are interconnected and based on characters from Marvel Comics. Examples include Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
- Licensed Marvel Properties: Films based on Marvel Comics characters but produced by other studios under a licensing agreement, such as Sony's Spider-Man films (e.g., Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) or 20th Century Fox's X-Men films (prior to Disney's acquisition).
Red One does not fall into either of these categories. It is an independent property with an original storyline, distinct from any existing Marvel Comics intellectual property.
Key Differences Summarized
| Feature | Red One | Marvel Movie (typically MCU) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Amazon MGM Studios, Seven Bucks | Marvel Studios |
| Source Material | Original Story | Marvel Comics characters and storylines |
| Universe | Standalone film | Part of the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| IP Ownership | Amazon/Original | Disney (via Marvel Entertainment) |
In conclusion, while Red One might share some stylistic similarities with modern blockbuster superhero films, it is an original production from Amazon MGM Studios and is not affiliated with Marvel.
