WB Boss solves the failure of DC's shared universe and focuses less on Batman and Superman

The cinematographic franchise of DC Comics seems to be back on track after the success of Aquaman while anticipating Shazam ! continues to grow. But after the setback of the Justice League it seems that Warner Bros. Pictures focuses on the development of independent films, with Superman and Batman in the background

. The CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Kevin Tsujihara, talked about the new strategy for DC-based movies, teasing that there could be a renewed interest in a shared universe in the future.

" Joker The Wonder Woman 1984 and Birds of Prey has the impression that we are on the right track," said Tsujihara. "We have the right people in the right positions.The universe is not as connected as we thought five years ago.You see a lot more focus on individual experiences around individual characters, let's say we will not come back at some point to the notion of a more connected universe.But we think that's the right strategy for us now. "

When we Asked him what caused the change in their strategy, the World Bank boss said: towards a very specific turning point revealing a future of possibilities, showing that they do not need to rely on Batman and Superman in the future.

"What Patty Jenkins did Wonder Woman illustrated to us what you could do with these characters who are not Batman and Superman," said Tsujihara. "Obviously, we want these two to be in the right place, and we want strong films around Batman and Superman, but Aquaman is a perfect example of what we can do. They are unique and each have a different tone in each film. "

Although Batman may not be the center of the future, Warner Bros. did not forget his flagship hero. In fact, they seem to follow this direction with Caped Crusader in their next film.

Writer and director Matt Reeves explained why The Batman would be disconnected from other films, perhaps revealing why they needed it. a change from Ben Affleck's version.

" Aquaman will be very different from the movie of Todd Phillips Joker and it will be different from Shazam ] and Harley Quinn," Reeves told the Hollywood Reporter . "Warners think that they do not need to develop a giant slate that must have all the plans to make a connection.What they need to try to do," he says. is to make good movies with these characters. "

We & # 39; You will see the next phase of the cinematic universe of DC Comics when Shazam! will be presented in the theater on April 5th.

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