Why are films so dark now? (low brightness)

I remembered watching batman last year and my eyes taking like a full 25 min to adapt and see what was actually going on, this led me to a rabbit hole about why are films nowadays so dark?

Many filmmakers have added this technique to obtain that true to life sensation or “getting the mood”, making the audience actually relate in a way to what the character is supposed to be sensing at the moment.

It also depends on the director’s or cinematographer’s vision for some its just more aesthetically pleasing that way, the lasts seasons on game of thrones got a lot of hate for this same reason and Fabian Wagner (cinematographer) basically said that was the vibe and that it was probably your own fault as a watcher because many people watch it on small screens like iPads or on their phones when its meant to be watched on a B I G screen , he was very silly about this :pp

Another reason can easily just be having a low budget, this economy is crazy

Even though this technique isn’t new as we have seen it on Harry Potter movies and even on the Godfather (1972), so this is HAS BEEN around yet it’s becoming even more popular and darker.

Some shows and movies that have opted for this style have been Euphoria, Blade Runner 2049, Batman, Game of Thrones, and Cruella.

I personally think it only fits the aesthetic of SOME films and shows, definitely it’s not one size fits all

What do you guys think? :p