Story by Jack Lyons and graphic by Jermey Wensuc
Comic book movies have taken the world by storm ever since the first Spider-Man in 2002, and it doesn’t look like there will be any shortage of them for years to come.
These movies are so successful, in part, due to their appeal from all ages. Up until this year’s Deadpool, comic book movies were for all audiences; viewers from 5 to 50 years old could still find enjoyment in these kinds of movies, because of the mix of action, romance and comedy. They are fun to watch, and they let viewers escape to a whole new world.
“You can escape into this world and imagine yourself as these characters,” said actor Ioan Gruffudd in an interview with ComicBookMovie.com. “We all like to dream, we all like to fantasize, and this gives us a chance to escape.”
This year is the start of a five-year plan for both Marvel and DC, including more than 20 new movies. Batman V Superman will kickstart DC’s entirely new cinematic universe. Marvel has had a steady and connected cinematic universe ever since Iron Man in 2008.
The new Marvel/DC movies planned from now until 2020 include: Deadpool, Captain America: Civil War, X-Men Apocalypse, Doctor Strange, Suicide Squad, Batman V Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Spider-Man, Thor: Ragnarok, Wonder Woman, Justice League- Part 1, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War- Part 1, Ant-Man and The Wasp, The Flash, Aquaman, Avengers: Infinity War- Part 2, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Shazam, Justice League- part 2, Cyborg, and Green Lantern Corps.
Along with those there will also be Batman and Superman solo movies, and three unannounced Marvel movies.
Comic book movies are a big part of the American culture. They are responsible for four of the top 10 grossing movies domestically and three of the top 10 worldwide.
The recent Deadpool , released on Feb.12, had the highest grossing weekend of all time for a rated R movie and became the 3rd highest grossing rated R movie of all time within a week after release.
The popularity of these movies has made them one of the most profitable genres ever and they are so anticipated that people are ready to give their money just on a title.
Comic book movies aren’t award-winning movies but they make loads of money and loads of people happy.
Or at least that’s what Marvel and DC are hoping for. Their movie plans are based on people still being interested in comic book movies five years from now.
In an interview with IGN, Stephen McFeely, co-writer of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, explained the success of these movies by saying that comic book movies are the new western. “Both sets of characters embody similar ideals about honor and looking out for the little guy,” he said.
The success of these movies is at a high. The studios make about $100 million per movie and Marvel and DC are going to make as many movies as they can until the popularity dies.
Movie enthusiasts young and old have the next five years to enjoy over 20 comic book movies. Who knows what Marvel has planned next to meet the high expectations of thier dedicated fans.
These movies are so successful, in part, due to their appeal from all ages. Up until this year’s Deadpool, comic book movies were for all audiences; viewers from 5 to 50 years old could still find enjoyment in these kinds of movies, because of the mix of action, romance and comedy. They are fun to watch, and they let viewers escape to a whole new world.
“You can escape into this world and imagine yourself as these characters,” said actor Ioan Gruffudd in an interview with ComicBookMovie.com. “We all like to dream, we all like to fantasize, and this gives us a chance to escape.”
This year is the start of a five-year plan for both Marvel and DC, including more than 20 new movies. Batman V Superman will kickstart DC’s entirely new cinematic universe. Marvel has had a steady and connected cinematic universe ever since Iron Man in 2008.
The new Marvel/DC movies planned from now until 2020 include: Deadpool, Captain America: Civil War, X-Men Apocalypse, Doctor Strange, Suicide Squad, Batman V Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Spider-Man, Thor: Ragnarok, Wonder Woman, Justice League- Part 1, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War- Part 1, Ant-Man and The Wasp, The Flash, Aquaman, Avengers: Infinity War- Part 2, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Shazam, Justice League- part 2, Cyborg, and Green Lantern Corps.
Along with those there will also be Batman and Superman solo movies, and three unannounced Marvel movies.
Comic book movies are a big part of the American culture. They are responsible for four of the top 10 grossing movies domestically and three of the top 10 worldwide.
The recent Deadpool , released on Feb.12, had the highest grossing weekend of all time for a rated R movie and became the 3rd highest grossing rated R movie of all time within a week after release.
The popularity of these movies has made them one of the most profitable genres ever and they are so anticipated that people are ready to give their money just on a title.
Comic book movies aren’t award-winning movies but they make loads of money and loads of people happy.
Or at least that’s what Marvel and DC are hoping for. Their movie plans are based on people still being interested in comic book movies five years from now.
In an interview with IGN, Stephen McFeely, co-writer of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, explained the success of these movies by saying that comic book movies are the new western. “Both sets of characters embody similar ideals about honor and looking out for the little guy,” he said.
The success of these movies is at a high. The studios make about $100 million per movie and Marvel and DC are going to make as many movies as they can until the popularity dies.
Movie enthusiasts young and old have the next five years to enjoy over 20 comic book movies. Who knows what Marvel has planned next to meet the high expectations of thier dedicated fans.