The chances of aSupermanmovie sequel have been addressed. The newDC Universe’s first movie is a reboot of the Man of Steel. The film has been amassing quite a strong response online, leading to optimistic projections about the heights it could climb at the box office. A month beforeJames Gunn’sSupermanmoviereleases, that confidence seems to be translating into a continuation of the story set up for David Corenswet’s Clark Kent, at least in a way, as Gunn shared an excitingSupermanmovie sequel update.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly,James Gunn teased that his next DCU movie is going to be aSupermansequel of sorts. The director had previously revealed that he was already doing what he calls “pre-writing” for his next project within theDCU’s Chapter One. Now, Gunn confirms that it will be a sequel to David Corenswet’s Superman movie. However, it will seemingly not be a straightforward one, as Gunn says it will not necessarily be justSuperman2. Check out the full quote below:
“What I’m working on is in some way…I mean, yes, yes, yes, yes. But is it a straight-up Superman sequel? I would not say necessarily.”
What James Gunn’s Superman 2 Comments Mean
The Man Of Steel’s DCU Future Is Bright
Gunn’s comments sure are interesting. Based on the positive response to every newSupermanmovie trailer and reveal,it seems like DC has a hit on its hands. That is why Gunn jumping into aSupermansequel for the DCU would be a logical move, even though it could be seen as an early one, as Batman’sThe Brave and the Boldfilm andWonder Woman’s recently announced DCU movieare still being written. However, Gunn’s wording of the reveal could explain why it is happening now in theDCU movie timeline.
While Gunn confirmed that his next DCU movie is a sequel toSuperman, it might be more so in terms of story or including the lead character than revolving only around the Man of Steel. Elsewhere in the interview,Gunn teased that the Justice League is part of his plans for the DCU’s Chapter One. By teasing how his next project is not just a straightforwardSupermanmovie sequel, he could mean it is a team-up that spins out of the film. A Justice League movie with Superman in a prominent role or a World’s Finest with Batman suits that.
Our Take On James Gunn’s Superman 2 Comments
The New DC Universe Needs To Use Superman As Much As Possible
One of my biggest issues with the old DCEU was howHenry Cavill’s Man of Steel was mostly sidelinedby the franchise. I need the DCU to make David Corenswet’s Superman a key part of the franchise beyond his debut, and with Gunn, DC Studios' creative chief, already working on a sequel of sorts to hisSupermanmovie, I’m convinced that my wishes for the character will be made a reality. Based on how Gunn described the possibleSupermansequel, I believe he is working on a team-up movie starringSupermanand at least one other DCU hero.
