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For over a decade, WB has struggled to build an interwoven DC universe at the live-action front, which is now going through reformation under the new regime, led by James Gunn. However, in contrast to WB’s handling of the DCEU, they haven’t dropped the ball on the animation front.
After decades of acclaimed releases under theDCAUbanner, spearheaded by Bruce Timm, Warner Bros. Animation shifted its focus to build an interconnected universe, which culminated withJustice League Dark: Apokolips War. While to many, it remains the perfect conclusion to theDCAMU, it wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and it might not be the perfect blueprint for a live-action adaptation.
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War’s Reliance on Shock Value Hasn’t Aged Well
To many, the last installment in theDCAMU, which paved the way for theTommorowverse, was a step too far, as many criticized the film’s treatment of fan-favorite characters. However, many also appreciated the film’s bold approach, which delved deeply into Darkseid’s sadistic nature, and even though the heroes do win in the end, with the earth ruined, they’re left with nothing to return to. As for the idea of a live-action iteration of this distressing narrative, not many were enthralled by it for several reasons.
Despite being an entertaining flick, oneReddit userexpressed that the film’s reliance on shock value left a bad taste in their mouth. Another fan chimed in, stressing that they’ve no intention to see their heroes get slaughter onscreen just for the sake of it. One fan argued that the film wasn’t a deserving send-off to the beloved DCAMU for similar reasons.
This explains why a live-action adaptation of the animated flick might not be preferred by many, especially in today’s age, as edgy superhero stories are no longer a novelty in the CBM landscape.
James Gunn’sSupermanSeems To Be a Nice Change of Pace From Gritty Superhero Narratives
Opposed to the gruesome nature ofJustice League Dark: Apokolips War, the first major DCU release is set to bring back the friendly Superman that we all love and look up to.
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Moreover, perreports, opposed toMan of Steel‘s grounded approach,James Gunn‘s Superman is apparently shifting to“hardcore sci-fi and fantasy”, set in a world much different from ours.
It’s set in a world very different from ours and far removed from the DCEU. Heroes have been around for ages, and we’ll see how it affected this world’s history and has shaped the DCU.
On top of that, the report further alleged that entries in the DCU will be set across different timelines, which is more in line withStar Warsthan the MCU. With things looking promising for the DCU, fans will hope it’ll be more in line with Bruce Timm’sDCAUandDCAMUthan its live-action predecessors.
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Justice League Dark: Apokolips Waris available to stream on Max.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
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