@RasAlGhul - I think the fact of the matter is that its another contentious loss for the universe. Anyway you put it, its a letdown. Ben is a talented director who's made a name for himself these recent years in the director's chair. The DCEU was already contending with doubt and controversy, but Affleck directing Batman was the glitter of hope even most detractors believed in.

He had already been wavering when it came to his commitment but he would pepper that waffling with reassuring comments every now and again. So folks kept hope alive. But this is some people's worst nightmare and its come true. He left. This was a meme, a joke made by rampant fanboys, "Ben will leave the director's chair, you watch", and now its reality.

The DCEU takes blow after blow and has yet to find this steady ground to stand on, where they're a well oiled machine and everything is going according to plan. Something always mucks everything up. I think folks desire stability. Marvel knows where they're headed and everything runs smoothly. Star Wars too. Its a well run machine over there. The Harry Potter franchise too.

People want that for this universe. Even though its in its infancy, I think the fact that it still lacks a thorough direction is troubling. People like to know, at least, where the journey they're taking is headed. Some sort of inclination.

@Nightmare - Ben seems to be a guy who thrives directing smaller budgeted films maybe.

I think it'll be Gavin O'Connor.

@BlackStar25 - Funny, I remember the same type of comparison being made when Parasite debuted last year.

Can't wait for his return btw.