Superheroes are and have been all the rage on the big screen for quite some time now.

So why is it important?

Thatsa lotof wheels for aCaptain Americamovie to have in motion.

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But therein lies the rub.

So how is this make-or-break?

Does it make thestandalonesless eventful?

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primed audiences just enough for a very hard-R superhero pic.

Not only isDeadpoolimportant tonally, its also a key film for Fox in establishing its own inter-connected movie universe.

Speaking of which,Apocalypseitself is yet another potential turning point for the genre.

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It cannot be overstated how hugely importantBatman v Supermanis to Warner Bros.

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