Facing the same franchise-starting challenge with the DCU man of Steel Faced with this when the DCEU was starting in 2013 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom With the DCEU era coming to a close forever, most of DC’s upcoming theatrical movies and TV shows will create a new cinematic universe that is expected to be completely different from the DCEU and movies like Elseworlds. 

Batman And Joker, The beginning of this new franchise, creature commando And superman legacy This will prove how different the DCU will be from the defunct DCEU.

Although creature commando This will be the first installment of the DCU, expectations are high from James Gunn superman: legacy, which will not only mark Superman’s DCU debut but also establish a living universe filled with novice and experienced metahumans.

Seeing as how Superman is DC’s flagship hero, superman: legacy What may be the most important entry in the first chapter of the DC Universe, “gods and Monsters”, moreover, superman: legacy Given the similarities to his first DCEU entry, Zack Snyder will also face a major challenge man of Steel,

Leading the DCU with Superman risks repeating the DCEU’s introduction issues

Starting a cinematic universe with the franchise’s main protagonist is a logical strategy. However, Superman has a long history of live-action adaptations, none of which have been able to turn him into a highly marketable property. in 2013, man of Steel offered a darker, more emotional take on Superman, but even Zack Snyder’s unique style couldn’t win over most audiences.

Since it’s more difficult to pack Superman’s appeal into a single movie than most comic book characters, a Superman movie at the beginning of a new franchise is a bold move. – much more so than a film focused on a more straightforward character like Batman.

Superman: Legacy has already hinted that it will avoid the DCEU’s introduction issues

Fortunately for DCU, superman: legacy We can learn from the DCEU’s mistakes, including some details man of Steel Which could have set a better foundation for the cinematic universe.

In contrast to the DCEU’s drastic move man of SteelStandalone story of Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeHasty crossover, superman: legacy The focus will be on Superman and his supporting cast, yet will also include various metahumans and interconnectivity will be built in from the beginning. This way, it will be clear that the DC Universe will expand in the future, but also that other DCU movies and shows won’t have to rush into crossover events after a solo film.

In addition to interconnectivity, superman: legacy Would also set the tone for Superman and allow for consistent stories from the start, man of Steel‘S The promise of a tough franchise was abandoned, as Justice LeagueThe theatrical cut derailed Zack Snyder’s proposed genre and films like Patty Jenkins’s. wonder woman 1984 and andy muschietti shine what did you clash with man of Steel Had established.

Now, superman: legacy Will likely decide on a specific – and more appropriate – tone and style for Superman, but also leave the door open for the future DCU Movies and shows to explore their own genre without deviating too much from the rest of the cinematic universe.