Shazam 2 Director Explains Why He Won't Won't Make A Superman Movie

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg explains why he has no interest in directing a Superman movie. Sandberg broke out with his 2016 horror film Lights Out and after following it up with 2017's well-received Annabelle: Creation, he took on the DCEU movie Shazam!, which released in 2019. The film was a critical hit and gained a loyal fanbase, and its sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, is now set for release in December 2022.

One of the biggest appeals of Shazam! was the fact that protagonist Billy Batson was a kid living in the DCEU, where the Justice League exists. The movie ends with Superman appearing at Batson's school (albeit shot from the chest down), suggesting the potential for more crossover adventures for Superman and Shazam in future films. While it appears Superman won't appear in Shazam 2, with how well Sandberg brought a sense of hope and optimism to the world of Shazam!, many have hoped he would take a crack at project centered on the Man of Steel himself.

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Sandberg, however, appears to have no interest in making a Superman movie. During an Instagram AMA, via ComicBook.com, the director reveals that he once wanted to direct the next Superman, but the franchise's fanbase has turned him off the idea. He cites audiences' reaction to Star Wars: The Last Jedi and notes he felt more comfortable with a character like Shazam, who had a smaller fanbase. Check out Sandberg's full comment below:

At one point I would have said Superman, but when there are so many different expectations and hardcore fans you're going to piss off so many people no matter what you do. Seeing how people react to things like The Last Jedi makes me