Lean Blockbuster Strategy: from longer runtimes to tighter, high-efficiency storytelling Less time, more precision The reveal that Supergirl will run at approximately 1 hour 50 minutes—making it the shortest entry in the DC Universe (DCU) under James Gunn—signals a shift in blockbuster filmmaking. Traditionally, superhero films have leaned toward extended runtimes to maximize spectacle and narrative scope. Now, studios are exploring leaner formats that prioritize pacing, effi
