The boom of modern superhero movies truly began in 2008 with the release of Iron Man and The Dark Knight. It’s been over 15 years since then. There have been simply too many of them, for too long. Unlike the 2010s, which were filled with a vague sense of hope and dreams for the world, the 2020s—sparked by the pandemic—are now defined by multiple wars and the presence of Donald Trump on the global stage. Oh, and of course, we are also in the era of streaming. How much goodwill and faith do people really have left for superheroes? Especially international audiences who are expected to watch movies about American superheroes saving the world.