comic-book film universe

noun
UK /ˈkɒmɪk bʊk fɪlm ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/
US /ˈkɑːmɪk bʊk fɪlm ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

A big set of movies where the same superheroes and stories all fit together.

The comic-book film universe keeps growing with new heroes every year.

SYNONYMS

superhero movie franchiseshared cinematic universecomic movie seriessuperhero film saga

RELATED WORDS

franchisecrossovermultiversesuperherosequel

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The fictional world in which comic-book characters live and interact.

Writers often expand the comic-book film universe with new planets and villains.

3. A studio's connected schedule of superhero films released over many years.

Fans follow the comic-book film universe from the first movie to the latest.

4. A shared storytelling setting where characters from different comics meet.

A crossover event brought two teams together in the comic-book film universe.