superhero burnout

His films like 'Man of Steel' and 'Batman v Superman' deconstruct the psychological toll and moral exhaustion of superhero responsibility.

Though primarily a sci-fi director, his exploration of systemic pressure and individual sacrifice in 'Sicario' and 'Prisoners' parallels superhero moral burnout.

Their 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Endgame' explicitly portray the emotional and physical devastation of endless heroic struggle across multiple films.