After a String of Flops, Are Superhero Movies Facing Their Endgame?

We’re barely a quarter into 2023, but if we look at the first three months, Americans aren’t looking for heroes. It seems the box office has given us more flops than hits.

In March 2023, DC’s Shazam! Fury of the Gods opened to $30.1 million. Compared to its $125 million budget, this is pretty poor, especially for a sequel in a genre known for producing cash cows. And it’s not alone.

Shazam, Morbius, and Ant-Man