James Gunn’s DCU is hitting turbulence early. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is struggling, drawing sharp parallels to the MCU’s 2008 slump with The Incredible Hulk.

Like Marvel’s early outlier, this film faces an identity crisis that threatens franchise cohesion. With Superman set to anchor the new era, Gunn must navigate these structural stumbles to avoid a long-term cinematic derailment.

Like Marvel’s early outlier, this film faces an identity crisis that threatens franchise cohesion. With Superman set to anchor the new era, Gunn must navigate these structural stumbles to avoid a long-term cinematic derailment.