Bollywood reaches new heights with action films as Hollywood struggles with superhero formula

As Bollywood continues to thrive with its action-packed movie formula, Hollywood grapples with the aging superhero genre, and Disney's upcoming series 'Daredevil: Born Again' appears to offer no immediate remedy for the situation.

What

Bollywood has once again taken center stage, propelled by recent action blockbusters like "Pathan" and "Jawan," which not only dominated the Indian box office but also garnered global attention.

However, the current state of Hollywood's beloved superhero movies presents a contrasting picture. This year, both Marvel (Disney) and DC (Warner Bros) have faced significant challenges with their superhero movies and OTT series.

While Bollywood anticipates the promising releases of "Tiger 3," "Ganpath," and "Kalki 2898AD," ensuring a bright future for action films, Hollywood's superhero genre remains shrouded in uncertainty. Marvel's "Daredevil: Born Again," scheduled for release on Disney+, has undergone a last-minute creative overhaul, raising further concerns about its fate.

What’s the fuss with Daredevil?

• According to a report by Hollywood Reporter,Disney+ upcoming Marvel series Daredevil: Born Again has recently replaced its head writers, Chris Ord and Matt Corman. 
• Marvel is now searching for fresh talent to rejuvenate the show. 
• Ord and Corman will retain their executive producer credits.

• Moreover, due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Marvel has had to release the remaining episode directors before completing even half of the 18-episode season.

• Despite planning to incorporate some previously filmed material, they are exploring a new creative direction for the series.

Why are the superheroes struggling?

Marvel and DC films have been major letdowns both in theaters and on streaming services. The majority of this year's superhero movies on the big screen have been resounding failures.

Some of the movies that performed terribly at the Box office are:

• Flash 
• Blue Beetle 
• Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantammania
• Shazam: Fury of the Gods

Some of the reasons that might hint perfectly at the failure of these superhero movies are:

• Lack of focus on the storyline and putting all the work on loud and flashy VFX. 
• Using the same decade-old formula with the current movies. 
• Pulling in too many comic book elements, which sometimes overload the movie.