2. Zack Snyder's Moving On From The DCEU
Personally, I love the work of Zack Snyder but there's no denying that Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice weren't quite up there with the likes of 300 and Watchmen. As great as it's been seeing the director delve into the world of superheroes, it's fair to say that his vision possibly doesn't suit what moviegoers want and while it was horrible that he had to walk away from Justice League after the tragic death of his daughter, him choosing to step away from the DC Extended Universe could ultimately be what's best for these characters.
A little over a year ago, the plan was for Snyder to keep spearheading this shared world by taking the helm of the Justice League franchise and steering the solo adventures of the other heroes. However, the response to Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad made DC Entertainment bosses realise that things needed to go down a different route and that's where Geoff Johns and Jon Berg come in. Now, with Snyder making it clear he's done with DC for the time being, this shared world stands a chance of being able to move on and become something new which won't be held back by any past mistakes.
1. Is Marvel Studios Becoming Complacent?
As I said at the start of this post, I love the Marvel Cinematic Universe but success makes even the greatest talents complacent and there's a very real risk we could see that happen in the next few years. Most of what's coming from Marvel Studios looks amazing but as we move into Phase 4 and they lose some of their biggest stars (another disadvantage for the studio), we could see them resort to resting on their laurels and producting movies they're confident will be a hit rather than being as creative as they otherwise might have been.
Warner Bros., on the other hand, has something to prove. With no Harry Potter or Hobbit franchise to fall back on, it's essential that these DC Comics adaptations succeed and that's going to essentially lead to them trying anything and everything to make that the case. It also means we're getting a standalone Joker movie unlike any other take on the Clown Prince of Crime and seeing heroes like Nightwing and Shazam get the chance to shine on the big screen. With that sort of outlook moving forward, it's easy to imagine the DC Extended Universe posing some serious problems for the MCU as it finds its feet and potentially becomes the go to shared world for moviegoers.
Do you think that Marvel Studios has something to fear from the DC Extended Universe? Is there room for both worlds to succeed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below.