This means that future DCU movies and series don’t need to only move the story forward. They can also take things back in time. A period story about a metahuman from 100, 200, or 300 years ago is perfectly acceptable. This opens up possibilities for different sorts of stories in a way that the MCU has largely had to rely on the multiverse to tell.

Of the 10 highest-grossing films domestically, four feature beloved comic-book heroes ("Avengers: Endgame," "Spider-Man: No Way Home," "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War"). The streak likely won't end anytime soon,