Is Hollywood done with superhero flicks?

[shoeless]

The two most recent offerings, Supergirl and He-man, both bombed at the box office. Marvel's last several releases have not done well either. Are folks tired of the format, or have they just been lousy films? Or maybe a little of both?

I haven't been to see one in a theater since the 2nd Guardians of the Galaxay movie.

 

[baimun]

Hollywood is done with POORLY MADE Superhero films.....


.... we have a new Spider-Man coming out at the end of this month....




... and a trailer just dropped for this December's DOOMSDAY!!!

 

[dodgechargerfan]

Is Hollywood done with superhero flicks?

I hope so.

 

[jp_nyc]

Doomsday tickets just went on sale today. So we’ll know how much interest there in in superhero tentpoles pretty soon.

 

[tiger roach]

Hollywood, yes. Malibu porn, never!

 

[Peen Simmons]

I think calling He Man a superhero movie is a bit of a stretch. It’s a retro IP doing fantasy tropes for an audience that doesn’t really make much sense as people old enough to remember He Man as a going concern are pretty old at this point.

Last year’s Superman was a success by a director who has a good track record. This year’s Supergirl was a bit of a mess by all accounts so I’m not sure that’s much of an indicator. Deadpool and Wolverine made a kajillion dollars in 2024. Thunderbolts underperformed, but it was well regarded critically and was a good little movie for that sort thing. And it’s not surprising that “smaller” film with a bunch of self consciously D-list heroes didn’t pack em in. I would assume the Fantastic 4 movie was more of a disappointment.

Spiderman Goes to Hawkins and Avengers v. Oppenheimer’s Bad Guy will likely make a shit ton of money.

 

[Honkridge]

I'm done with Hollywood! Until they star Tilly Norwood in Jane Austin's "Rise of the Machines" featuring Buzz Lightyear Hollywood can kiss my Toy Story.


Oh, and it needs to have Japanese sub titles.

 

[Coralkong1]

I honestly can't think of a superhero movie I've actually enjoyed except for the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

 

[Bob411]

I honestly can't think of a superhero movie I've actually enjoyed except for the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Same for me but, add Wonder Woman and Thor.

 

[shoeless]

Hollywood is done with POORLY MADE Superhero films.....

So that'd put you in the "little bit of both" camp. I think that's where I am as well. I enjoyed the Avengers series leading up to and including End Game. I've seen a few since then on flights and at home and none of them were great. I certainly don't feel like I missed out by not seeing them in a theater.

 

[TomcatMF]

I'm tired of the super hero movies, and I have no interest in seeing Doomsday.

 

[jp_nyc]

We bought our Doomsday tickets yesterday. I’m not expecting it to be great given that it’s an obvious cash grab built around stunt casting. But it gets our autistic daughter to leave the house so that’s something.

 

[sonik]

Never been much of a super hero fan, but I did watch and mostly enjoy all the original MCU run 2008-2019

Quality popcorn fodder.

Since then I've only watched a handful. Some ok stuff, but a lot of filler. Just not that interested anymore, but we aren't exactly the target demo haha.