The debate around superhero fatigue has been ongoing for several years now, with many arguing that audiences are growing tired of the constant stream of superhero movies and TV shows. However, according to James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios and director of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, superhero fatigue isn’t really about superheroes at all.
Gunn believes that the issue lies in the lack of emotionally grounded stories being told on the big screen. He argues that viewers are drawn to superhero characters like Superman, Batman, and Iron Man because of their incredible stories, not just because of their superhero abilities. Therefore, the key to combating superhero fatigue is to focus on character development and personal stories, rather than simply using these characters as tools to create good action scenes.
Gunn’s comments come after lackluster performances at the box office for both Marvel and DC’s latest releases, which has reignited the debate around superhero fatigue. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has a different opinion, stating that he doesn’t think people will ever get bored of comic book movies.
Ultimately, it seems that the key to keeping audiences engaged with superhero stories is to strike a balance between thrilling action scenes and emotionally grounded storytelling. If filmmakers can achieve this balance, there’s no reason why the superhero genre can’t continue to thrive for years to come.
What is your opinion on superhero fatigue? Are you feeling tired of comic book movies and what would improve them?
Check out more of James Gunn’s interview with RollingStone.com
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