How Infinity War's Writers Would Fix the DC Cinematic Universe

avenger : eternity Warwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely provide their two cents on how Warner Bros. can right the track on the tumultuous DC Cinematic Universe . The years - old contention between Marvel and DC that start out decades ago via risible books has now spilled over to the large screen as both company have now launched their respective shared universes . However , as it currently stands , Marvel is dominating the moving picture side of things ( although they ’ve had the vantage of starting days ahead ) while DC is still trying to get its footing .

While Markus and McFeely have only start to be recognized over the last few years , the writing partners have long been working behind the scenes at Marvel Studios , start up all the agency back in 2008 when they were rent to penCaptain America : The First Avenger . Since then , they ’ve become on to write four more moving-picture show - the last twoCaptain Americasequels andInfinity War , as well as next year ’s still - untitled Avengers movie . So they middling much know what goes into building a shared cinematic universe .

come out on Fatman on Batman onYouTube , the writer were asked by Kevin Smith about their thoughts on how Warner Bros. should approach their enfranchisement building for it to in conclusion take - off the way they desire it to . Markus advised them to look at the MCU"out of necessity,“citing how Marvel Studios built their enfranchisement on the back of technically barn - leaning heroes . He suggest that they could explore DC ’s full-bodied roll of characters and not only rely on Batman and Superman . McFeely , on the other hand , has one simple suggestion - make a one good movie , adding"to quote Justice League , ' save one person' . “- a call back to Batman ’s word of sapience to a hot and bothered Flash in the Zack Snyder - directed film .

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2013’sMan of Steelwas the pioneer movie of the DC dealership , but it was n’t until 2016’sBatman V Superman : Dawn of Justicethat made it vindicated that Warner Bros. is building their own apportion universe . The movie , unfortunately , prove to be divisive , as didSuicide Squad . And while Patty Jenkins’Wonder Womanbecame a smasher strike , the DCEU ’s progress hit a snag withJustice Leaguewhich twine out last November . Since then , the film series has yet to release another picture show - the next one still a few month out in James Wan’sAquaman . Despite the hiatus , the film studio apartment used the downtime to shake up DC Films withITandThe Conjuringproducer Walter Hamada namednew president of yield of DC Films , while Chantal Nong asvice president of production . It might take a while before fans find out whether the change in management will be for the DCEU ’s good , but for now , it give them hope that this cross out conversion of the struggling franchise .

If anything , the DCEUhas continued to collect positive publicityrecently following the liberation of the first promotional shots forWonder Woman 2which affirm the return of not onlyGal Gadot ’s titular grapheme , but alsoChris Pine ’s Steve Trevor . It ’s followed by an extensive report offering details about other films on the docket such asMatt Reeves ' standalone Batman film , The Flashand theDCEU - seperate Joker blood movie . Finally , fans ' first look atAquamanhas also been released kick of the marketing campaign for the Jason Momoa - led movie .

As for Markus and McFeely , the two will be back on set for themandatory reshoots and additional filmingforAvengers 4during summer .