13 Problems Nobody Wants To Admit About The DC Movie Universe

1. Audience Fatigue With Superhero Movies Will Set In Soon

The Problem: With Phase 3 of the MCU planning to routinely release three movies a year while the DCEU plans to release at least two movies per year in addition, it seems extremely likely if not inevitable that the superhero movie bubble is going to burst. Hell, even Steven Spielberg thinks that the superhero movie will eventually go "the way of the western", and as the characters and storylines begin to feel increasingly familiar as writers and directors struggle to stand out in a crowded field, this seems totally on the money. After all, up until recently, the MCU has felt so fresh, yet their last few movies have seemed more indebted to a template, and this feeling will probably only increase as audiences have five major superhero films per year to gobble up. How To Fix It: This is easily the toughest one to fix. Considering that, to some, the fatigue has already well and truly set in, it's going to be difficult for DC's output to feel markedly different. The major plus for both brands is their differing tones: perhaps Marvel's lightness and DC's darkness will complement each other in the long run, and each will prove a refreshing change from the other for a while, even if the eventual audience exhaustion is inevitable. What problems do you foresee befalling the DCEU? Or are you in fact optimistic about the project's future? Shout it out in the comments!