2, have managed to be their own beasts — though set within a larger cinematic universe — the third film won't necessarily have the same luxury. (cbr.com)
How can you have both an ongoing cinematic universe that continues to make films and, at the same time, occasionally bring things to a head? (vanityfair.com)
They've established a strong cinematic universe, now it's time to let the franchises breath a bit. (cinemablend.com)