A Superman Cinematic Universe?...

[Boy Scout]

The only way I see a Superman cinematic universe being interesting is if they embraced the sci-fi craziness that's always existed within the mythology.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I think focus on making a good superman flick first and worry about a shared universe later if at all. Honestly the only spin off I can see working is supergirl and there's a tv show for her already.

Oh and Krypto! The wonder pupper!

I vote Krypto as the new 'face of the DCEU'!

 

[hopeless]

1) Supergirl was actually aboard that scouts ship is suspended animation undiscovered by Kal-El when Zod assumed control, the Jor-El AI ejected Supergirl's pod where she eventually awakens but has no idea it's centuries after her ship crash landed here and Krypton is gone.

2) Steel witnesses the Doomsday fight and is buried during it, eventually found and freed he learns about Superman's death cue his origin.

3) Martian Manhunter knows about Waller escapes during the events of the Suicide Squad eventually learns about the Justice League and eventually introduces himself to get protection from Waller and other enemies?

Does that sound about right to you?

 

[Osiris-Rex]

This, pretty much.

I don't know that I'd be in a big hurry to throw another space threat at him, though; granted, I'll always be one of the first to say that Brainiac doesn't need to be a 'down the road' villain as much as he needs to be a 'right f***ing now' villain, but at this rate I don't think it necessarily hurt to lean closer to home.

For that matter, now that WB's finally (I hope) got that Death of Superman crap that's been stuffed in their pipes since the '90s out of their system, show the effect that dying and coming back has had on him...not an experience I'd think he'd want to repeat, let alone pass on to others. Show Clark having realized that life's too precious for him to give in to gloom and mark that as the beginning of his solemn vow never to take another life again.

I think most, if not all of that, will be accomplished in the Justice League movie. Then in MoS 2 have that wiser Superman do what you suggest below.

And then put something up against him that puts that vow to the test right out of the gate. Like, say, a rival superhuman with no compunction against using lethal force against evildoers without a second's thought or hesitation. Or, say, two such superhumans. Or three. Obviously I'm hinting at The Elite here, but I would also have no problem with substituting them with creations of a government-sponsored project...particularly if it happens to be spearheaded by Lois's dad with some assistance from an incarcerated Luthor. Translation: the Superman Revenge Squad circa "Last Son" - Metallo, Bizarro and Parasite. Hell, the way things are going Superman's Rogues Gallery isn't likely to see much justice in the live-action films anyway, so they may as well do these three all in one go.
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This sounds like a good place to introduce Supergirl, Steel, and Martian Manhunter because from the sound of it, Superman is going to need all the help he can get.
Mostly I think after that MoS2 should just be about Superman being Superman and meeting other characters like Supergirl, Steel, Martian Manhunter and depending
on how they are received, being spun off into their own movies.

 

[MydnightPhoenix]

The only way I see a Superman cinematic universe being interesting is if they embraced the sci-fi craziness that's always existed within the mythology.

Well I've heard MoS praised for embracing the sci fi of Superman, but how crazy does it get? I know I don't want that darn dog, but I'll accept the shrunken city.

 

[Jochimus]

This sounds like a good place to introduce Supergirl, Steel, and Martian Manhunter because from the sound of it, Superman is going to need all the help he can get.

I figure Steel wouldn't be too much of a stretch to include, given his involvement with Lane and Metallo when he first appeared in The New 52. I'm in no big hurry to see Supergirl or J'onn showing up when they're already on TV, but I figure if Bizarro were around - since they've already established being able to clone Kryptonian DNA in BvS - bringing in Conner as the result of another attempt on that front wouldn't necessarily be out of bounds either.

Personally, I'd be inclined to hold off on Kara until Brainiac shows up.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

More Superman characters in the movies the better for me.

 

[Silvermoth]

I vote Krypto as the new 'face of the DCEU'!

Love that idea!

 

[BH/HHH]

More Superman characters in the movies the better for me.

Same here, there's a big misconception that Supergirl is just a female version of Superman and that Superboy (Connor Kent) is just a junior version of Superman. There're not at all, they have very different personalities and deal with different situations.

Although given where the comics are I reckon we'd be more likely to get the Jon Kent Superboy.

 

[Rorschach2012]

I say Conner or no Superboy at all

 

[BH/HHH]

I say Conner or no Superboy at all

I'm not opposed to the Jon Kent version especially as we've seen Clark Kent and Lois Lane as a couple in this universe. But I would prefer Conner all day everyday.

I wouldn't be opposed to Clark Kent as Superboy (or just young Superman) in a Legion of Superheroes movie either.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Same here, there's a big misconception that Supergirl is just a female version of Superman and that Superboy (Connor Kent) is just a junior version of Superman. There're not at all, they have very different personalities and deal with different situations.

Although given where the comics are I reckon we'd be more likely to get the Jon Kent Superboy.

Exactly, and personally would prefer the Connor Kent version of Superboy.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I wouldn't be opposed to Clark Kent as Superboy (or just young Superman) in a Legion of Superheroes movie either.

Man, I would love a Legion movie. I'd take that over the Titans.

 

[Silvermoth]

I wonder I feel any of supermans foes could get their own movie? I didn't think even Spider-Man's could but that's happening. Luthor with a good lead would be incredible. Maybe Intergang?

 

[BH/HHH]

I wonder I feel any of supermans foes could get their own movie? I didn't think even Spider-Man's could but that's happening. Luthor with a good lead would be incredible. Maybe Intergang?

I don't think so, certain Spider-Man villains such as Venom are popular in there own right. Plus it's quite easy to do with a character like Venom as he's been portrayed as an anti hero at times too.

Although you could introduce Lobo through a Superman film and spin him off. He isn't just a Superman villain though and he didn't even start off as one in the comics.

 

[Skrilla31]

Superman is the foundation for the entire DC universe.

The DC universe IS his extended universe.

You can have Superman show up in any movie you want. He's not limited to Gotham. He can be in any place and any time.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I wonder I feel any of supermans foes could get their own movie? I didn't think even Spider-Man's could but that's happening. Luthor with a good lead would be incredible. Maybe Intergang?

I can't think of any Superman villains that I'd be interested in seeing in their own movies. If any of them did get their own movie it would have to have some pretty substantial cameos to get me to see it.

 

[MydnightPhoenix]

I can't think of any supes villain that are worthy of their own movie either. I don't even know if any of them have shown up in the SS. This is why I don't mind all the Batman villains excitement because his have just gotten more traction.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I can't think of any supes villain that are worthy of their own movie either. I don't even know if any of them have shown up in the SS. This is why I don't mind all the Batman villains excitement because his have just gotten more traction.

Agreed. I'd watch a Joker movie, a Harley movie, a Deathstroke movie... Hell, imagine a Clayface or Man-Bat origin movie! DCEU horror!

But I honestly can't think of anyone in Supes' stable that would draw me

 

[2kt09]

The Elite

 

[Osiris-Rex]

Agreed. I'd watch a Joker movie, a Harley movie, a Deathstroke movie... Hell, imagine a Clayface or Man-Bat origin movie! DCEU horror!

But I honestly can't think of anyone in Supes' stable that would draw me

Other than Lex Luthor and Zod & friends I can't even think of any Superman villains from the comic books that have shown up in any of the Superman movies.
Does the Doomsday in Superman v Batman even count? He doesn't seem much like the comic book version. Just has the same name.
So if the rest aren't even interesting enough to be in a Superman movie, hard to see they could carry their own movie.

 

[Rorschach2012]

Man, I would love a Legion movie. I'd take that over the Titans.

The Titans have consistently been on tv in some form for over a decade, and their first animated appearance was in the 60s. Few other DC characters have the same brand recognition and fan base that the Titans have.

A Titans franchise has so much potential. I think it could make a ton of money

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

The Titans have consistently been on tv in some form for over a decade, and their first animated appearance was in the 60s. Few other DC characters have the same brand recognition and fan base that the Titans have.

A Titans franchise has so much potential. I think it could make a ton of money

Oh no doubt it would make money. Just talking personal preference.

 

[PresidentAckbar]

Superman is the foundation for the entire DC universe.

The DC universe IS his extended universe.

You can have Superman show up in any movie you want. He's not limited to Gotham. He can be in any place and any time.

True.

 

[MydnightPhoenix]

Other than Lex Luthor and Zod & friends I can't even think of any Superman villains from the comic books that have shown up in any of the Superman movies.
Does the Doomsday in Superman v Batman even count? He doesn't seem much like the comic book version. Just has the same name.
So if the rest aren't even interesting enough to be in a Superman movie, hard to see they could carry their own movie.

You have a point, the GA hardly has any knowledge of Superman's foes a part from Lex and Zod.
I know apparently there is going to be a Krypton show and at least one person said they don't care about anything Superman related that doesn't have Superman in it. Before there is a Superman Suicide Squad his enemies have got to become more famous and memorable.