How Superman (2025) and The Batman Subvert Cultural Expectations

Why are audiences loving James Gunn’s Superman and Matt Reeves’s The Batman?

After the collapse of the Snyderverse, both films feel like a return to classic interpretations of Superman and Batman—hopeful, character-driven, and far less grimdark than the last decade of DC storytelling. In this video, I break down how each movie responds to audience fatigue around “evil Superman” stories, ultra-gritty Batman portrayals, and years of tonal experimentation that left fans wanting something more traditional.

From Injustice to The Boys to Invincible, the “evil Superman” trope has dominated modern media. Meanwhile, Snyder’s Batman and Superman emphasized darker, heavier, almost mythological versions of these characters. James Gunn’s Superman (2025) and Matt Reeves’s The Batman shift in the opposite direction—returning to emotional sincerity, character arcs, kindness, and the core traits that made these heroes iconic to begin with.

If you enjoy movie analysis, cultural commentary, filmmaking breakdowns, or DC Comics, this video is for you. Let’s talk about the future of Superman, Batman, and the DC Universe.

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