Then there are movies like Deadpool and Logan; R-Rated romps that change the game of what hero movies can do.
The latter is one of the biggest hits of the year, and with various figures from the X-Men franchise praising the stylistic choices.
Between the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Extended Universe, and X-Men franchise, there will be a new comic book movie coming out every few months for the foreseeable future.
But many critics are worried about “hero fatigue”, where the genre will become so predictable and stale that they’ll all blend together.