Why Man of Steel 2 Should Happen (But Probably Won't)
With the DCEU's plans going ahead without any apparent intention to include Henry Cavill, it seems that Man of Steel 2 isn't likely to happen — even though it really should. Beginning in 2013 with Man of Steel, the DCEU has faced its share of controversy. Plagued by behind-the-scenes issues as well as dividing both its audience and critical opinion, the franchise certainly hasn't been as successful as Warner Bros. hoped when they began setting up their cinematic universe. However, despite these difficulties, Zack Snyder's debut DCEU effort still deserves a follow-up.
Of the 19 DC movies releasing in the coming years, a Man of Steel sequel is conspicuous by its absence, particularly as Cavill's character has so far been an instrumental part of the franchise. Having first appeared in Man of Steel, he then met Ben Affleck's Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice before leading DC's iconic super team in Justice League. Any further appearances from Cavill's Superman are yet to be confirmed, prompting many to believe that there may well be plans to introduce a new Superman into the franchise.
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There may have been very little news on Man of Steel 2, but Cavill's sequel deserves to be made. His turn as the character didn't do justice to the hero's iconic nature or the actor's talent, and by making a sequel, these cinematic slights could be made right. While the DCEU's future needs Superman, it seems that Man of Steel 2 isn't coming any time soon — or possibly at all — thanks to the underwhelming reception of the franchise so far. Nevertheless, there are several compelling reasons why the project really needs to get off the ground.
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