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Gunn’s core argument is that the real fatigue stems from the stories being told, not from the characters themselves. He emphasizes that heroes like Superman or Batman have persisted because of their powerful narratives and the emotions they evoke. When stories become "nonsense" or overly spectacle-driven, viewers grow bored, regardless of how impressive the visual effects or action sequences are.
He elaborates: "I get fatigued by most spectacle films... if there's no emotionally grounded story, it becomes boring." This statement underlines the importance of storytelling and character arcs in maintaining audience interest, pointing out that bad writing and lack of depth are primary culprits.