Do superhero movies always have to start with origins?

We know how superhero stories start: normal person gets powers, gets reluctant, becomes heroic.

But why does it have to be like that?

you’re free to certainly see the conventional wisdom behind starting there.

As an audience, it appeals to our aspirations, particularly with Marvel characters.

There are tonnes of examples of great superhero origin story movies.

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So whats the problem with starting with a good, sturdy origin story?

The character led the action.

The action, this time more literally fight-y and SFX-y, led the character.

By over-complicating the origin story, they also extended it.

EvenThe Incredibles, a superhero film which doesnt explore Mr. Its Refusing The Call: The Movie.