Too Many Superhero Movies? – Analysis & Discussion

Are we at peak franchise for superhero movies and TV shows? Are people getting superhero fatigue?

The latest DC film The Flash has underperformed with only $55 million in the first weekend. Is this some sort of indication that super-movies have worn out their welcome? Buddy and Mike discuss. Add your comments below.

DATE: 6/20/23

TIME: 8 PM EST

HOST: Buddy Scalera

CO-HOST: Mike Fasolo

 

Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/nov/05/martin-scorsese-superhero-marvel-movies-debate-sadness

https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/superhero-fatigue-the-flash-1235648428/

https://variety.com/vip/why-the-flash-could-do-better-than-expected-1235641683/?cx_testId=49&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=1#cxrecs_s

Trivia:

D.B. Cooper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._B._Cooper