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The DCEU Has A Serious Superhero Problem
The DCEU has undoubtedly seen huge popularity growth with its recent film announcements. But in doing so, it’s also shown a problem with its heroes. Since its first film, the DC Extended Universe has undergone some major transitions regarding how its stories have been told. Initially, the movies took on a connected approach, leading up to the Justice League film, similar to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, that direction again shifted with poor reviews and behind-the-scenes drama culminating in a lackluster product. Now, each film has had a pseudo-connected approach and has since leaned more into darker characters and storylines. But in doing so, the DCEU has proven that the franchise has a serious superhero problem.
Having a problem doesn’t automatically imply that its heroes are poor in terms of quality. In fact, the success of Batman, Aquaman and Wonder Woman has proven otherwise. But what has become evident in its most recent films is a focus on more villainous characters and inexperienced heroes. For example, while Shazam! was a success, its new sequel has shown that Billy and his family suffer from a severe lack of experience in combat against more powerful threats. The same could be said for the JSA, who can’t hold a candle against Black Adam or The Flash, who’s also new to the hero game.
While most of these characters are skilled at saving lives, it’s defense where they’ve proven the most inexperienced. Another problem that has led to a larger issue with superheroes in the DCEU has been a larger focus on more malicious characters and even darker stories in its shows and films. For example, Joker showed massive success, with a sequel even being greenlit. Piggybacking off the success of villains, Black Adam has also shown a renewed interest in DC characters and spawned a desire for more films focusing on its complex collection of villains from every franchise. It’s proven that while audiences still have a soft spot for the Justice League, there’s more curiosity in the villains that have similar skills as the heroes but lack the moral compass.
These concerns have come to a head with this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, as fans have wanted nothing more than for Superman to return to the films, but there wasn’t even a hint that this could happen. Without Superman in the film space, the superhero issue that has plagued the DCEU has taken on a more meta approach, as now it’s clear that the world needs Superman, or they risk a larger presence of villains. To make matters worse, there’s been even less of a focus on the superhero films set to release in the coming years, aside from Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The DCEU carries with it some of the most important and impactful heroes to ever grace pop culture. However, the lack of use surrounding them could easily create concern, as these characters are role models to so many of their fans.
While it’s great to have Black Adam and the Joker as fixtures to show the diversity of the universe, there will also be a need for reassurance that the heroes that could stop them are still around. In the future, more heroes could appear in the DCEU, and that promise has already been set up with films like Blue Beetle and Black Canary on the horizon. But it’s hard to shake the desire for more powerhouse icons ready to match the villains that have gotten the spotlight so far. There’s no telling what will come for the fans of the DCEU in terms of new films and characters, but the future has still never looked brighter. The only wish is that among the villains and anti-heroes, there’s still room for the icons that started it all.
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