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DC has been damaged beyond recognition for quite some time, especially in films and video games likeGotham Knightsand the newest title,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.Comic book films and the superhero genre have taken the world by storm, but not everything is bulletproof from criticism. The DCEU was a failed shared universe that got brutal treatment by fans and critics alike.
Failures on these fronts of the entertainment industry require a deep dive into how Warner Bros. and a new DC continuity can avoid the same fate.
The movies can be hard to defend because of constant meddling by studios behind the scenes, which causes problems for the production. Trimming the runtime seriously damaged movies likeBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeandSuicide Squadbut still garnered support from devoted fans.
However, the mixed reception did help boost the popularity of certain characters, such as Harley Quinn and other members of the Suicide Squad,which led to series, spinoff movies, and video games.
WB Killed the DCEU
Admittedly, Warner Bros. saw the threat of rising fame for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which had a 5-year headstart, but it was confident because DC houses more popular heroes like Batman and Superman.In a poor attempt to catch up, it hired Zack Snyder to spearhead a shared universe of DC films, later dubbed the DCEU. Warner Bros. is too greedy and wants its universe to mirror the success of its rival, which would not work, not then and certainly moving forward.
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It knew it had to change its strategy, and its salvation was none other than director James Gunn after being fired from Disney but later reinstated to finish hisGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy.
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He permanently shifted into the DC universe by directing a loose sequel toSuicide Squad, singlehandedly launched Peacemaker into the A-list category by developing a show, and soon he will directSuperman: Legacy, which will be set in a new continuity and ensure a shared universe across comics, TV shows, and movies as well as video games.
The New Suicide Squad Game Feels Like the Final Nail in the Coffin
On the gaming side, it had a remarkable run with Rocksteady’sBatman: Arkhamseries, but like every other publisher, it shifted to a multiplayer phase, making its next title in thatuniverseSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,which was adisappointmentfor some, especially about what it does to certain characters.Gotham Knights,on the other hand, was mediocre at best, with dated graphics and repetitive gameplay.
While it is clear there have been plenty of fumbles throughout the years, it is unfair not to acknowledge the few hits DC had, likeJoker,The Batman, and shows likeHarley QuinnandPeacemakeron HBO Max. Warner Bros. has no clue how to run a universe, which is why a change of leadership is required to save the world of DC.
Are you thrilled with DC’s shift of direction and the promise of a true shared universe under the rule of James Gunn? Let us know in the comments!
Rouvin Josef Quirimit
Content Writer
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Piqued by his interest in superheroes during the early days of Marvel movies, Rouvin fell in a rabbit hole of pop culture. His passion for movies led to video games and he fell in love with God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption, and more great single-player games that paved the way for his career as a gaming writer.
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