After a great start, DC’s new cinematic universe is already slowing down

After James Gunn’s Superman raised expectations for Warner Bros. Discovery’s revamped DC universe, the studio’s plan to quickly expand with Supergirl already looked risky. The article says Supergirl has landed poorly with critics, casting doubt on whether the new DCU can maintain its early excitement.

The setback underscores how fragile franchise momentum can be, even after a well-received reboot. Warner Bros. Discovery needs each early DCU entry to build trust, and a weak follow-up could make audiences more skeptical of its broader interconnected strategy.