Is superhero cinema finally dead?

The genre is contracting and recalibrating, not dead, because audiences still show up for distinct, well-made superhero stories.

Genre output has shrunk and softened, but standouts still draw huge audiences and critical acclaim, so the fatigue is real but the death is exaggerated.

The genre is not dead, but rather evolving as audiences demand higher-quality, more creative storytelling over formulaic releases.