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Over the past few years, DC movies have consistently underperformed. Starting with Birds of Prey, which saw modest results, the pattern of disappointment persisted through The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, Blue Beetle, Shazam! 2, and The Flash. Each film, despite varying degrees of anticipation, failed to generate the box office excitement that DC hoped for, revealing a seismic shift in audience interest and engagement.