Using 3D models, a fan created a short video of Superman andDarkseidfacing off after the events ofZack Snyder’s Justice League. Warner Bros. Discovery changed course with James Gunn helming the new DCU, leaving the tease of future storylines on the cutting room floor, such as Darkseid’s invasion, the Knightmare timeline, and a subplot detailing Deathstroke’s pursuit of Batman after learning his identity courtesy of Lex Luthor.
Even with DC Studios CO-HeadJames Gunn scheduled to announce his DCU planssometime in January, it has not stopped fans from wondering what could have been followingZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguein what was supposed to be two moreJustice Leaguefilms. The events of that were supposed to followJustice Leaguewere foreshadowed in bits and pieces inMan of Steel,Batman v Superman, andZack Snyder’s Justice League. Snyder’s DC era was short-lived, but that has not stopped dedicated fans from campaigning for the SnyderVerse to continue at Netflix. But while some fans campaign, others show their desire to see the SnyderVerse continue in other ways.
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Instagram UserMrVegaOfficialposted a video of Superman standing toe to toe with Darkseid in the Kryptonian ship used by Lex Luthor to create a Doomsday clone. Darkseid is seen in liquid gel form, similar to how Steppenwolf was shown communicating to Luthor at the end ofBatman v Superman, or how Steppenwolf communicated with Darkseid’s advisor Desaad inZack Snyder’s Justice League, meaning that Darkseid is not standing before Superman in the flesh. Snyder’s version ofDarkseid received approval from Jack Kirby’s grandson, and with only around 3 minutes of screen time in the 4-hour epic, the antagonist makes his presence known.
It is unknown if this face-off had been canon toSnyder’s original DCEU plans. However, it is interesting to think about Superman and Darkseid communicating with each other before the god-like entity and his army arrive on planet Earth. Either way, it is a fun reference to what could have been, as it would have been a spectacular battle between opposing forces.
The Instagram artist, known as MrVegaOfficial, also has other videos showcasingwhat could have been in Snyder’sJustice League 2, such as the Knightmare timeline versions of Deathstroke and Flash preparing for battle, Superman visiting Batman in the Batcave, and the premonition fromZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguethat reveals Superman succumbing to antilife, which is Darkseid’s trump card in his invasion of Earth.
Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis now available on HBO Max.
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