Everything The Brave And The Bold Needs To Learn From The 3 Batman Movies That Made Over $1 Billion

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The DCU movie The Brave and the Bold has an immense legacy to live up to, especially when considering the three Batman-related films that crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, and Joker each played a crucial role in proving that Batman-centric films can reach unprecedented financial and critical success. If the DCU’s The Brave and the Bold aims to replicate this success in the DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters, it must take key lessons from these films.
When analyzing The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and Joker (2019), a pattern emerges that defines their billion-dollar success. All three films were distinct in their approach but shared common elements that made them cultural phenomena. These films proved that audiences will support Batman-related movies that challenge conventions, embrace serious themes, and prioritize world-building. The Brave and the Bold must recognize these strengths and incorporate them into its own vision while establishing its place in the DCU’s future.
11 Joker's Box Office Confirms The DCU Shouldn't Be Afraid To Lean Into Its Villain Stories The Brave And The Bold Should Embrace Its Villains Close Joker was an anomaly in superhero cinema, yet it became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, surpassing the $1 billion mark with a budget of just $55 million. Unlike traditional comic book adaptations, it centered entirely on an iconic villain without needing Batman himself to drive the story. This success highlights that The Brave and the Bold doesn’t need to shy away from deep character studies of its antagonists.
The Bat-Family’s rogues" gallery is among the best in comic book history, and giving villains their own compelling arcs within the movie could elevate its emotional depth. The DCU should take a page from Joker by making its villains fully fleshed-out characters rather than one-dimensional obstacles. A strong villain focus could ensure The Brave and the Bold achieves the same level of audience investment.
10 The Dark Knight Rises' Box Office Highlights The Financial Potential Of Ending Movie Arcs Most Superhero Movies Strive For Open-Ended Franchises Close Although The Dark Knight was groundbreaking, its sequel, The Dark Knight Rises, ultimately made more at the box office, raking in over $1.08 billion. A key reason for this was the film’s positioning as a finale, capitalizing on the sense of closure that audiences crave. The stakes felt higher because it wasn’t just another installment – it was an event.

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