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6/10

PhaseTrace

A community-driven rumor tracker where MCU fans log leaked cameos, paparazzi shots, and actor ADR slips, with AI-weighted confidence scores that update as new evidence surfaces in the lead-up to a release.

Target user

Hardcore MCU fans who follow leaks and want one dashboard instead of 12 subreddits

Features
  • Per-character rumor cards with source links and an AI confidence score that rises as corroborating evidence stacks up
  • Push notifications the moment a tracked character's status changes
  • Personal watchlist tied to upcoming release dates with auto-countdowns
  • Lightweight threaded debate between users on whether a leak is real or misdirection
Why now

Bernthal's accidental ADR slip about Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the latest in a wave of MCU fandom forensics, and the rumor mill is peaking for the next phase.

Signals · overall 6/10
Demand
7/10

Multiple high-engagement communities (r/MarvelStudios_Rumours, r/MarvelStudiosSpoilers) plus 5+ major outlets covering the Bernthal ADR slip show sustained, mainstream interest in MCU leak forensics.Punisher Star Jon Bernthal Just Spoiled a Major Spider-Man: Brand New Day Moment

Whitespace
7/10

No AI-weighted rumor dashboard exists; existing options are either unindexed Reddit feeds or general news sites (The Direct, Cosmic Book News), leaving room for a scored tracker product.MCU (Marvel) Latest Rumors | TV Shows & Movies - The DirectMarvel Studios Rumors - Reddit

Monetization
4/10

Hardcore fans do pay for scoopers via Patreon, but the wider Patreon market is contracting ($23.6M Jan 2024 vs $24.18M in 2020) and free Reddit substitutes cap pricing power for a dashboard.Patreon Statistics By Creators, Income And Facts (2026)Marvel Studios Spoilers - Reddit

Longevity
5/10

MCU has a committed release slate through 2027+ and a durable leak subculture, but engagement is release-cycle-driven and the franchise is navigating 'Phase 5 fatigue' with softer box office.New Footage of Jon Bernthal as The Punisher Surfaces Ahead of Release

Feasibility
7/10

Buildable with NLP-based credibility scoring and multi-source scraping, but moderation overhead, source attribution, and legal/defamation risk around unverified claims add real complexity.Marvel News, MCU Rumors, Trailers & Updates | Cosmic Book News

jon bernthal · 100+ searches · GBGoogle Trends · 2026-07-18 (7d ago)