One of the primary reasons Warner Bros. did not delay the theatrical release of a messy Frankenstein's monster of a movie that tried to blend the upbeat, quippy style of Whedon with the more serious-minded sensibilities of Snyder, and it was hardly what fans were looking for.

Garnering a mixed response from critics and scoring Coco). As it turns out, there's a reason why Justice League always stayed on schedule for November 2017, and it's one that won't sit well with audiences.

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According to a report in The Wrap, WB president Toby Emmerich and CEO Kevin Tsujihara were motivated to "preserve their bonuses" that were to be paid out prior to Time Warner's impending merger with AT&T. If Justice League was delayed, those bonuses would be pushed back to 2018, and "they might not still be at the studio." However, it's worth noting that another WB insider informed The Wrap that bonuses are also "awarded for making good decisions," so if rescheduling Justice League proved to be beneficial, there would be something to gain.

This development will undeniably be frustrating for fans, as it is another instance of the uncanny valley's upper lip after it was digitally removed. It's clear Justice League was rushed to the finish line, and with more time, the crew presumably would have been able to perfect the visual effects and integrate the lighter tone more naturally so it felt like the product of a clear vision. Being up against the gun in order to meet a pre-determined date didn't do anyone any favors, and WB is left picking up the pieces.

The future of the DCEU is in an interesting place now given the response to Justice League. Thought to be the property's flagship, WB now runs the risk of Aquaman and Wonder Woman 2 can generate goodwill and help the series rebound after a tough time. Hopefully, everyone involved learned their lessons from this experience and future productions will go much smoother. Justice League isn't enough to kill the entire franchise (especially with Flashpoint an intriguing option), but WB can't take many more hits like this,

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Source: The Wrap