DCU Superman Rumor Needs To Avoid a Mistake That Already Ruined DC Movies Once Before

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DC Studios is now focusing its marketing efforts on the next movie in its universe, Supergirl. After the success of the Superman reboot led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, all attention is on this new installment. Directed by Craig Gillespie, Supergirl is based on the popular comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and promises a different feel – a darker, sci-fi western – than the previous film. With Milly Alcock as Supergirl, expectations are high, and fans hope it will be another big hit. However, recent rumors about the cast have caused some worry.

Rumors indicate David Corenswet will return as Superman in the new movie, placing him within the story centered around his cousin, Supergirl. This is concerning to some, as Superman isn’t part of the original graphic novel, Woman of Tomorrow. That story focuses on Kara Zor-El’s independent, dark journey of revenge far from Earth and her famous cousin. The film is already deviating from the source material by casting Jason Momoa as Lobo, a character not featured in the comic. While Momoa’s addition makes sense given the movie’s space setting, including Superman too could overshadow Supergirl’s story. If DC Studios prioritizes featuring well-known characters over staying true to the comic’s spirit, they risk losing what makes this Supergirl film unique.

Misplaced Cameos Already Hurt DC Movies Before

While a connected universe needs strong links, DC movies have often prioritized building that universe over telling good stories. The clearest example of this is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In an attempt to keep up with competitors, the film abruptly stopped its main storyline to introduce the Justice League through a clunky scene where Wonder Woman watched video clips of Aquaman, Flash, and Cyborg. It felt like watching trailers within the movie, disrupting the flow and showing that the studio cared more about setting up future films than focusing on the story at hand.

The problem continued with Black Adam, which built its entire marketing campaign around a post-credits scene featuring Henry Cavill. Dwayne Johnson pushed for Cavill’s return as Superman to create excitement for a potential future showdown, but the cameo felt forced and like a last-ditch effort to save a struggling cinematic universe. After the franchise was rebooted, that scene just highlighted the studio’s lack of a clear plan. More recently, The Flash showed just how badly this strategy can fail with its “Chronobowl” sequence. The film used controversial CGI to bring back actors who had passed away, like Christopher Reeve and George Reeves, essentially showcasing them as digital props. These appearances were distracting and took away from the emotional journey of the main character, Barry Allen (Ezra Miller).

If David Corenswet returns in a Supergirl movie, his part should be similar to Milly Alcock’s small role in Superman. He shouldn’t be a major character who comes to the rescue; instead, he should appear in the background or help set Kara’s story in motion. It’s important for Kara to be seen as independent, and the studio needs to trust her to succeed without relying on another hero to save her.

Supergirl is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 26, 2026.

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2025-12-11 01:40