In the previous section, the author discussed how superhero movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC comic book universes have evolved to reflect contemporary soCietal changes, with themes such as distrust in institutions,skepticism, and the role of exceptional individuals. Superhero movies have explored various socio-political aspects, such as military ideology in the 1940s, U.S. isolationist policies, the need for minority representation,the expansion of space travel,and the transformation of institutions. The author pointed out how these movies have influenced contemporary storytelling and societal perceptions, questioning the role of exceptional individuals in society and the consequences of undermining democratic institutions and the trust placed in them.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), superhero movies have reflected American societal changes while critiquing institutions,portraying governments as bureaucratic and slow-moving. The MCU has delved into post-9/11 U.S. and defense industry critique in Iron Man,the war on terror critique in Iron Man 3, and the flawed U.N.
-sanctioned body critique in The Avengers. These films have as well explored distrust in institutions, skepticism, and support for exceptional individuals over collective systems, as seen in mainstream superhero movies like Daredevil: Born Again and Superman. These films' logic,painting institutions as incapable of moral action, is inherently undemocratic as democracies rely on compromise, institutions, and the collective effort of citizens.
The increasing popularity of these films points to a crisis in the public's trust in institutions, governments, and international bodies, and highlights the role of superheroes in shaping societal perceptions and expectations. On the other hand,DC comic books have explored themes of goverment capture, collaboration with evil corporations, and trust issues.
Superhero movies are a reflection of contemporary societal dynamics, and they raise questions about the role of exceptional individuals in society and the consequences of undermining democratic institutions and the trust placEd in them. The MCU and DC superhero universes have explored these varied themes with different perspectives and have influenced contemporary storytelling and societal perceptions through their constant engagement with American society
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