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The backdrop of this anxiety is set against the backdrop of previous DCEU films that have underperformed. Concerns linger from flops like “The Flash” and mixed receptions to titles like “Aquaman 2” and “Shazam 2.” The industry is acutely aware that neither Warner Bros. nor Gunn can afford another misstep. They’re at a crucial juncture where the future of the DCEU may hinge on the performance of this Superman project.