What will happen to the Man of Steel next is unknown given the continuing changes in the DC Universe (DCU) brought on by new executives Peter Safran and James Gunn. Henry Cavill’s comeback as Superman finally materialised in Black Adam after years of fans pleading for him to do so. In addition to establishing that Cavill was clearly back and here to stay as the Man of Steel, the encounter hinted at a sequel that would involve a fight between the two strong characters.
There are suspicions that Black Adam 2 won’t wind up occurring, thus it’s unknown what Safran and Gunn’s intentions for the DC Universe will be over the following ten years. More information about possible ideas for Superman’s comeback at Warner Bros. Discovery before Safran and Gunn joined the project has now surfaced, according to THR. Man of Steel 2 featuring Cavill was indeed in the works, according to this recent story, though Zack Snyder was reportedly not engaged.
Per the report, Peaky Blinders and See creator Steven Knight had written a treatment for Man of Steel 2 this past fall. Word is the treatment “didn’t thrill” the execs at Warner Bros. Discovery, and he was given notes to apply to tweak what had been written. There had then been tentative plans to continue on with the screenwriting process for the film, possibly with another writer coming on board to collaborate with Knight. However, the project was scrapped completely once Safran and Gunn took control of the DCU.
Another recent report by Deadline notes that nothing was set in stone at Warner Bros. Discovery concerning Man of Steel 2, and it was more so that the plans to make the film were contingent on a solid enough screenplay impressing executives. While any previously-discussed versions of Man of Steel 2 seem to have been shelved, the positive here for fans is that this doesn’t necessarily mean Cavill is finished as Superman. He could still end up returning for Man of Steel 2, but with another screenplay that’s been written to be more in line with the Safran-Gunn vision for the DCU.
Meanwhile, word continues to come out about other planned projects that are getting shelved due to the creative shakeup in the DCU. Wonder Woman 3 is no longer moving forward, while a movie adaptation of Batman Beyond starring Michael Keaton is also said to be nixed.
