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With both cinematic universes starting around 2010, the Marvel Cinematic Universe fared far better than DC Extended Universe. The DCEU started with Zack Snyder’sMan of Steel, starring Henry Cavill as Superman.
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On the other hand, the MCU had a far more risky investment withIron Manin 2008. It starred Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, a character not as popular as Clark Kent, butIron Manfared far better thanMan of Steel, launching MCU into immense popularity.
WillBlack Adamsave DCEU?
After the failure of theJustice Leagueand the controversial removal of Zack Snyder from his directorial role, the DCEU’s future is murky at best. Though now it seems like there is a ray of hope withBlack AdamstarringDwayne Johnson.
The movie has been well received at the test screenings and many of the critics have noted it to be a great film after the early screening. Moreover, the fans too are very much excited aboutBlack Adam, due to Dwayne Johnson’s aggressive promotional campaign.
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The success ofBlack Adamalso ensures more sequels in the DCEU, with Pierce Brosnan’s Doctor Fate becoming a fan favorite already. Even thoughThe Flashis under a lot of scrutiny due to the lead starEzra Miller‘s long list of controversies, 2022 could be the year when DCEU finally turns things around.
Will DC finally trump Marvel?
Even though DC Comics has found more success in the television sector withThe FlashandGreen Arrow, they have suffered in the Cinematic sector, where Marvel has excelled. But as the MCU enters phase 4, it seems like Marvel is finally slipping.
The Moment DC Dropped Peacemaker & The Batman & Marvel Dropped Thor: Love & Thunder I Think DC Slammed Them.
— TomMCJL 💥⚒️ (@TomMCJL)August 23, 2025
The Batman and peacemaker »> Anything Marvel dropped this year
— D.Man🍷 (@blondyyyyy)August 22, 2025
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Other thanShang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Ringsand a handful of other productions, most other MCU releases have received mixed to bad reception.She-Hulk: Attorney at LawandThor: Love and Thunderwere some of the most controversial releases by the studio.
The batman came out this year broNothing from marvel has touched itOf COURSE DC slammed marvel lmao
— 3D Bluray Enjoyer (@DeaditeBoi)June 15, 2025
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Having learned from their past mistakes, DC Comics seems to be moving in the right direction, allowing standalone films to do their own thing, asJokerandThe Batmanwere well received. But Marvel insists on sticking to the interconnect universe which seems to be working against it now.
Black Adamis set to release on October 21 of 2022.
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Nikhil Makwana
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Nikhil Makwana is a writer for FandomWire, with interests in DC comics, anime, indie films, independent films, and Nicolas Cage. He’s pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in BBA,LLB from IFIM Law School. When he’s not writing, he reads books such as the classic Dune series and existential essays from Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre.
