The Superhero Cinematic Civil War of Tomorrow Thread - Part 62

[Lily Adler]

I was bored and asked Gail Simone to beat up James Gunn to get us a new Birds of Prey and Batgirl movies.

 

[Kane52630]

I have no clue what Ne Zha is?

Basically, it's China's answer to Hollywood and they went in droves to see it.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

God****ingdammit George, I JUST finally bought Furiosa on 4K and you lay this on us?



Anyway, that Peacemaker finale...

Spoiler

I was kind of expecting a big cameo but it didn't bring the episode down for me. It would have been foolish to expect a huge DC character to be introduced here but I was lowkey hoping we'd see Bloodsport in prison with Peacemaker or something.

The episode felt more like setup for the future than anything else. I'm gonna take a guess that Superman and maybe Lex end up in Salvation in Man of Tomorrow and that's where we'll next see Peacemaker.

One thing I can say without spoiler tags is that Danielle Brooks was phenomenal in the episode. Overall I liked season 2 but I thought season 1 was a little stronger overall. I would be down for a season 3 but even if that doesn't happen I'm not worried about the supporting characters never popping up again because it's Gunn's baby.

Not gonna lie, I did half expect to see Brainiac in some capacity. Like the reveal that he's behind all those doors.

 

[Lily Adler]

Basically, it's China's answer to Hollywood and they went in droves to see it.

Time for Frozen 3 to retaliate.

 

[Drizzle]

Not gonna lie, I did half expect to see Brainiac in some capacity. Like the reveal that he's behind all those doors.

Maybe if we were closer to Man of Tomorrow but once Luthor showed up a few episodes back I had a feeling he'd be the biggest cameo this season. Gunn pulled a reverse Uno and had the cameos up front with Guy and Hawkgirl too.

 

[Deck Rickard]

Not gonna lie, I did half expect to see Brainiac in some capacity. Like the reveal that he's behind all those doors.

Yeah as much as I would have loved to see it, I knew Brainy was a really long shot. That’s okay though; however all of this ends up tying in MoT, I didn’t expect the Big Bad of that movie to make their debut on Peacemaker even if Gunn seemed to be hinting at it.

Honestly though, I’m glad the finale just focused on the core group and what ARGUS is up to. Cameos are fun but they can also just ruin the flow of a show or movie. Marvel and Star Wars have both had this problem and I think Gunn is being careful to avoid that kind of thing.

 

[KaijuDude1992]

While I definitely think Season 1 was stronger I did really enjoy Season 2 overall. I thought the finale was good and they really nailed it as far as the character/dramatic moments go which has been the real strength of this show since Season 1 IMO.

People expecting a bunch of crazy cameos are likely to be disappointed and I get it especially with Gunn hyping these last three episodes up but I feel like this worked out better in terms of actual storytelling and character arcs.

I'm definitely down for Season 3 especially after what they set up in the finale.

 

[Venom 1988]

Oh and @Venom 1988 if you see/hear ANY bit of news about X-Men 97 season 2, you’re always welcome to DM your old pal the tea!

I will try my best but the line workers for both the Main and Empire stages are so disorganized lol.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

 

[Lily Adler]

My brain immediately freaked and thought Wonder Woman and then it got disappointed.

 

[Gee]

Ah, the good ol' "CBMs are for the fans!"

Elizabeth Olsen Is Open to a Marvel Return, Acknowledges Some Feel ‘Exhausted’ by Superhero Movies

Elizabeth Olsen reflected on her career at the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival on Oct. 4, speaking about working in Marvel movies for over 10 years and why she remains open to returning to the franchise.

people.com

 

[Ninjablade]

I can't wait for all this supposed comedy and satire about Marvel's whole shtik to be surface level and incredibly shallow for like two episodes which'll make people rave about it. Only for the rest of it to completely devolve into the usual slop.

 

[Babillygunn]

I don’t get the hate about Vigilante in Peacemaker. He’s funny enough and let’s face it, nobody in that show is even supposed to be likable with maybe the exception of Adebayo.

 

[Drizzle]

My brain immediately freaked and thought Wonder Woman and then it got disappointed.

It's got the dictator who Hawkgirl murdered in it, so...close enough?

 

[Link]

Jeez, too many of my shows are airing right now. I've got one episode of Gen V and Only Murders in the Building and two episodes of Peacemaker to watch. I'm about to have a very sociable and exciting Friday night

 

[Spider-Fan]

Okay, Wonder Man. You've got me. I like this premise a lot

 

[AndrewGilkison]

‘AI is here to stay and change things’: Mad Max director George Miller on why he is taking part in an AI film festival

The director believes AI has made film-making ‘way more egalitarian’ – and is set to lead the judges at Omni AI film festival in Australia

www.theguardian.com

Meanwhile, Michael Bay...

 

[Spider-Fan]

Yeah, I am disappointed in George Miller. That's not great to hear from him

 

[Pennywise]

'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 is connected to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (exclusive)

'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 is connected to Tom Holland's upcoming 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' movie, Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum tells EW.

ew.com

Matthew Lillard's 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 character revealed (exclusive)

Matthew Lillard's new 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 'antagonist' character has been revealed by Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum in an exclusive interview with EW.

ew.com

Marvel confirms Elden Henson's return in 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2

Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum has confirmed exclusively to EW that Elden Henson is returning as Foggy Nelson in 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 after conflicting reports.

ew.com

 

[Kane52630]

I can't wait for all this supposed comedy and satire about Marvel's whole shtik to be surface level and incredibly shallow for like two episodes which'll make people rave about it. Only for the rest of it to completely devolve into the usual slop.

 

[Drizzle]

I don’t get the hate about Vigilante in Peacemaker. He’s funny enough and let’s face it, nobody in that show is even supposed to be likable with maybe the exception of Adebayo.

Vigilante can get annoying at times but Freddie Stroma absolutely killed it in the episode where he met his alternate self. Cena and Danielle Brooks are the MVPs of that show, though.

Jeez, too many of my shows are airing right now. I've got one episode of Gen V and Only Murders in the Building and two episodes of Peacemaker to watch. I'm about to have a very sociable and exciting Friday night

I've been keeping up with OMITB and Gen V and the current seasons are putting me to sleep. I get that Only Murders is basically just an excuse for Steve Martin and Martin Short to keep doing schtick in the guise of a show so it is what it is there but IMO Gen V has been a big step down from season 1 apart from Hamish Linklater. I don't know if it was losing Chance Perdomo or what but season 2 kinda feels like it's not all there by comparison.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

I don’t get the hate about Vigilante in Peacemaker. He’s funny enough and let’s face it, nobody in that show is even supposed to be likable with maybe the exception of Adebayo.

Is he?

Okay, Wonder Man. You've got me. I like this premise a lot

Same. Didn't know it was a show within a show type deal, but I like what we saw.

 

[Spider-Fan]

'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 is connected to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (exclusive)

'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 is connected to Tom Holland's upcoming 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' movie, Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum tells EW.

ew.com

Matthew Lillard's 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 character revealed (exclusive)

Matthew Lillard's new 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 'antagonist' character has been revealed by Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum in an exclusive interview with EW.

ew.com

Marvel confirms Elden Henson's return in 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2

Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum has confirmed exclusively to EW that Elden Henson is returning as Foggy Nelson in 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 after conflicting reports.

ew.com

So Mathew Lillard is Mr Charles. That sounds like nothing. But, Mr Fear is Charles Borough. Well known Daredevil villain. So I take this to mean, Matthew Lillard is Mr Fear

 

[Link]

I've been keeping up with OMITB and Gen V and the current seasons are putting me to sleep. I get that Only Murders is basically just an excuse for Steve Martin and Martin Short to keep doing schtick in the guise of a show so it is what it is there but IMO Gen V has been a big step down from season 1 apart from Hamish Linklater. I don't know if it was losing Chance Perdomo or what but season 2 kinda feels like it's not all there by comparison.

I'm liking this season of OMITB more than the last one. It still feels a bit off, but I loved the latest episode I've seen, with Martin and Meryl visiting the theater. That felt like the heart of seasons 1-2 coming back to the show. Gen V is obviously struggling with Perdomo's sudden passing, but it's still a watchable show. Season 1 was The Boys seasons 1-3 level, this is The Boys season 4 level, to me. But yes, Linklater is the MVP.

 

[Link]

The overt political stuff on The Boys season 4 and now on Gen V season 2 doesn't really work for me, though. I appreciate that it annoys the MAGA lunatics the shows are lampooning, but it doesn't bring much to the story IMO, and it's really just a cheap reflection of how bad things are, there isn't much commentary to it. I can see the same **** in any comment section. It's a little tiring. Also, there's a heavy emphasis on the current trans panic, but I find that a smidge performative since neither show (as far as I know) employs any transgender actors, writers, or directors. I do appreciate what they've done with Jordan as a character.