Furthermore, 2016 showed us that studios can find success both by playing it safe and by taking chances.
Theres no single answer for how to make the genre thrive.
They took the R-rating and turned it into an asset.
However, its tough to say what that Superman movie would be.
Its difficult to get a handle on what directorZack Snyderwants from the iconic hero.
That being said, it wasnt Marvels best year either.
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The biggest problem is that directorsJoe and Anthony Russodont really have a voice.
is a bit deflating.
Also, 13 movies in and theyre still struggling with how to create interesting villains.
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2017 will be a fascinating year for the studio to see if they can evolve or if theyve stagnated.
And finally,Bryan Singerreturned to kill the franchise he created withX-Men: Apocalypse.
Instead, Fox is going to have to get creative, and were seeing hopeful signs already withLegionandNew Mutants.
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Thats where the superhero genre is right now.
Instead, it showed us that the genre is still changing and studios are still figuring things out.
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