Summary

  • The DCEU has faced numerous challenges in recent years, from a lack of interest to numerous controversies.
  • The Batman stood out as a success due to its departure from the usual superhero formula, focusing on the character's detective roots and embracing a dark and gritty tone.
  • According to former DC director David Ayer, the key to fixing the franchise is to allow filmmakers to have creative freedom and not operate from a place of fear, sticking to DC's brand of dark, intense, and thoughtful storytelling.