Jared Leto became part of the conversation around the superhero film Morbius by leaning into the meme culture that followed its release. Fans pooled together a wave of ironic jokes, with the phrase Morbin time becoming a standout, a playful nod to the idea of a sequel and the movie’s place in online comic culture. Leto himself joined the humor by incorporating the meme into a lighthearted moment, signaling an awareness of the fan-driven conversation that surrounded the project.
One notable moment came when the actor shared a video on Twitter in which he appears to read the screenplay for a hypothetical Morbius sequel titled Morbius 2: It’s Morbin’ Time. The clip ends with a question to the audience about what time it might be, a tease that kept the meme alive while confirming there was no formal confirmation of a film in development.
Morbius arrived amid high expectations within the broader Marvel adaptation landscape but failed to win over a large portion of critics and fans. The reception ranged from disappointment to sharp humor about the film’s reception, and Morbius has often been cited in discussions about superhero cinema misfires. Yet the meme phenomenon helped the project gain a new kind of cultural footprint, underscoring how audience participation can reshape the narrative around an otherwise underperforming release. The film’s performance and the ensuing online dialogue highlighted the resiliency of fan communities and their ability to redefine a title’s legacy long after it hits theaters. In the end, the renewed interest did not translate into a conventional theatrical re-release in every market. The film did not reach Russian cinemas due to regulatory restrictions, a reminder that distribution choices can be as influential as reception itself in shaping a movie’s global footprint.
Earlier reports examined Marvel projects that did not align with fan expectations, illustrating a pattern in how superhero properties can spur persistent online conversation even when box office numbers fall short. The Morbius saga, marked by a mix of critical lukewarmness and viral humor, has become a case study in how modern audiences engage with comic adaptations well beyond traditional reviews. It shows how a title can endure in popular culture through memes, fan art, and continued social media chatter, long after the initial release window has passed. The dialogue around Morbius reflects a broader trend in entertainment where online communities shape perception, influence perception of risk in sequels, and sometimes catalyze unexpected publicity that keeps a film relevant in the public mind for years to come.