‘The Batman’ Star Paul Dano Says Superhero Fatigue Is a ‘Welcome Moment’

The actor called superhero burnout a “welcome moment” in the film genre.
‘The Batman’ Star Paul Dano Says Superhero Fatigue Is a ‘Welcome Moment’
Paul Dano attends the "Spaceman" premiere during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 21, 2024. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Netflix
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Actor Paul Dano—who played the masked villain Riddler in 2022’s “The Batman,” opposite “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson as the titular character—has voiced his opinion about the effects of superhero fatigue, calling it a “welcome moment” in the film industry, the Independent reported.

Discussions on superhero burnout have largely swirled as of late—fueled by notions of the oversaturation of superhero movies and their dwindling popularity.