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Experts suggest that to revitalize the franchise, the studio should consider offloading certain characters like Batman to other creative teams better suited to handling them. For instance, offering Ben Affleck the chance to direct his own Batman film could rekindle interest and coherence in the franchise.
The Real Meaning Behind the Contract Extensions
Ultimately, the small window of a one-year extension does not signal job security for Gunn. Instead, it indicates a corporate strategy to maintain stability during a period of transition, with the ultimate decisions about Gunn’s future—whether he stays or departs—being postponed until ownership is settled.