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However, this is not necessarily catastrophic. For DC, maintaining a niche, cost-effective approach—focusing on character-driven stories with moderate budgets—may prove more sustainable than chasing record-breaking hits. The same applies to Marvel, where the importance of "Doomsday" or big ensemble films like Avengers remains, but individual character films need to steady their own box office legs to ensure franchise longevity.
Strategic Reflections and Future Outlook
James Gunn's perspective that "superheroes aren't a genre" reflects a strategic shift—treating superhero films as flexible stories applicable across myriad genres, fostering diverse storytelling while respecting budget constraints.