Overview
- Christopher McQuarrie first pitched a Man of Steel 2 concept in 2018 that opened with a Pixar-style, dialogue-free sequence revealing Superman’s core fears.
- His proposal intertwined Superman and Green Lantern by making the power ring’s battery life a built-in vulnerability to heighten stakes.
- Henry Cavill collaborated on the project, shaping Superman’s emotional journey and the universe-expanding conflict with the Lantern character.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran cancelled the sequel when they reorganized DC Films into the new DCU and recast Superman with David Corenswet.
- James Gunn’s first DCU film, Superman starring Corenswet alongside Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern, is set to debut on July 11, 2025.