DCU Loses Momentum as Supergirl Film Struggles After Superman's Strong Debut

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Warner Bros. Discovery's DC Universe got off to a promising start with James Gunn's Superman, which featured a surprise appearance by Kara Zor-El. The studio had fast-tracked a standalone Supergirl feature as part of its broader plan to expand the new cinematic universe. Gunn had urged fans to trust his vision of a richly interconnected DC world that would surpass the previous era of DC films. However, the Supergirl movie has failed to meet expectations, receiving a poor critical reception and raising questions about the DCU's early momentum.

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