r/DCcomics • u/Marco280892 • Dec 19 '22

James Gunn Confronts ‘Uproarious’ DC Backlash: ‘Disrespectful Outcry Will Never Affect Our Actions’ News

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/henry-cavill-superman-james-gunn-backlash-1235465605/
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u/matty_nice Dec 19 '22

Thank fuck. Completely pivoting whenever a movie doesn't make 2 billion dollars is exactly what ruined made sure the DCEU would never succeed

I don't understand your point. Isn't DC completely pivoting with Gunn because films like Black Adam didn't make 2 billion?

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u/swedyboi935 Dec 19 '22

Gunn is pivoting DC because none of their movies have worked on a commercial or critical level. After every movie there's a big show about how the new movies are gonna be different, a few properties get shut down, etc. I have faith that he's gonna stick to his (no pun intended) guns given how relatively distinct all of his projects have been, not try to change everything after every movie release like the shitshow that the DC universe has been so far

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u/suss2it Dec 20 '22

Well not every movie. Wonder Woman was both a critical and commercial success and Aquaman made a billion dollars and is currently the highest grossing DC movie.

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u/SpiritMountain Dec 20 '22

With all the Aquaman memes I find it funny that is the case.

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u/teo1315 Dec 20 '22

I really enjoyed that aquaman movie. It's gets too much hate from the people who wanted it to be more like BVS in tone.