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DC Films got kneecapped in 2020 by Covid and a new HBO Max-friendly boss and then got kneecapped again in 2022 by a shift back to theatrical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

'Crimes of the Future' and 'Watcher' opened expectedly small as 'Jurassic World: Dominion' will top $50 million overseas this weekend. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prior to Covid, DC Films was doing just fine as "the other" successful comic book superhero cinematic universe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Batman ended its fifth week in theaters with $352.5 million in domestic earnings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The kind of films that once thrived alongside Batman movies now barely exist at the theatrical level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

'The Batman' is holding about as well in weekend two as the likes of 'Iron Man' and 'The Dark Knight.' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Warner Bros. can't count on China for a windfall, but nor should we be shocked by a domestic debut closer to 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' than 'Batman v Superman.' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The damage done to the DC brand by the Zack Snyder flicks and Covid (which interrupted their post-Justice League winning streak) means that it's all up to Batman again. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As long as platforms depend on even massively unsuccessful theatrical movies for streaming viewership, theatrical exhibition will be of value to streamers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

'The Suicide Squad' is the first sequel to open with over $100 million less than its respective predecessor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using science, math and dark magic, I correctly ranked all 12 modern DC Films flicks from worst to best. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Streaming viewership and VOD revenue remains shrouded in secrecy, and studios want IP for the sake of IP. Sequels and spin-offs may be the only alleged designator for success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 'Black Adam' and 'Shazam' films suggest that DC Films is taking a page out of the MonsterVerse playbook. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A decent opening for a poorly-reviewed live-action movie starring cartoon animals with well-liked human leads and directed by an under-the-radar vet? Nature is healing! [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In terms of overall Nielsen ratings for streaming movies and TV shows, Netflix's Bridgerton and Cobra Kai were the clear winners in the first week of 2021. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Zack Snyder's four-hour cut of Justice League will debut on HBO Max on March 18. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The AT&T-owned company is betting that its 2021 film slate can save its under-performing streaming service—even if it means war with movie theaters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The chains are attempting to save what's left of the all-important summer movie season. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]