Evidenced by surprising box office numbers and mixed reviews, superhero fatigue has set in, making audiences desperate for something new. Hollywood experts began discussing “superhero fatigue” even before the pandemic, but it’s become more prevalent in recent years. The #MCU and #DCEU have churned out films at a reliable pace for quite some time, and neither studio shows any signs of slowing down their release schedules. Although fans have continued flocking to theatres to see new superhero movies, there are several indications that audiences and critics are indeed experiencing so-called “superhero fatigue.” From declines in positive reviews to less-predictable box office results, the #superhero movie genre may be headed for trouble.