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A pattern emerges where dedicated fans and certain media outlets fiercely defend these movies, claiming they are either underrated or successful against all odds. However, industry data contradicts this narrative, showing that the global market cap for superhero movies has shrunk from over $1 billion to roughly $500 million.
This decline is largely attributed to changing consumer preferences, with many now considered casual viewers (“normies”) disinterested in superhero fare. The paradox is that fans desperately want these movies to succeed as a legacy of the iconic Superman franchise, but reality suggests that interest is waning, and the films are becoming less financially viable.