Since Iron Man debuted in 2008, the superhero genre has largely dominated the international box office, with relatively few missteps or outright flops. However, financial underperformance has always been a possibility, especially in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the landscape, forcing studios to experiment with streaming releases—often with mixed results. Additionally, growing superhero fatigue has become a major talking point, influencing how modern audiences perceive and engage with these films.