Overview
- Christopher McQuarrie pitched a sequel to 2013’s Man of Steel alongside a linked Green Lantern film to DC Films executives in 2018.
- He described a five-minute, dialogue-free opening sequence aimed at establishing Superman’s motivations and fears.
- McQuarrie introduced a flaw in Green Lantern’s power ring by making its energy finite and requiring recharges to create narrative stakes.
- Conversations with Henry Cavill on the set of Mission: Impossible – Fallout inspired McQuarrie to explore parallels and conflict between Superman and Green Lantern.
- James Gunn’s Superman reboot starring David Corenswet will debut July 11, 2025, with Nathan Fillion appearing as Guy Gardner Green Lantern in Peacemaker season 2 and HBO’s Lanterns series in 2026.