There are many naysayers out there who says DC cinematic is
destined to doom but many others also believe that DC's cinematic universe is
headed on the path of glory and here are 10 reasons why
Number 1: DC≠Batman/Superman
As many of us know that DC publish some of the most amazing
story with a great cast of characters, but for decades Hollywood had only
produced Batman and Superman movies while other great superheroes had no silver
screen offerings.
But now finally after half a century we will finally get a
line-up of many other superheroes for the first time. Since they have the
rights to most of their characters they will have no problems with right and can
expand the current line-up further as much as they want. Think about the phase
2 of this series it can be as much close to DC as it can be without worrying
about intellectual properties. Marvel is facing this problem right now for
their Civil War story line which will be adapted to Captain America 3, Civil
War is a big crossover story with many Marvel characters in important role like
The X-men and Spider Man whose right Marvel studios doesn’t have.
Current line-up is:
1 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
2 Suicide Squad (2016)
3 Wonder Woman (2017)
4 Justice League Part One (2017)
5 The Flash (2018)
6 Aquaman (2018)
7 Shazam (2019)
8 Justice League Part Two (2019)
9 Cyborg (2020)
10 Green Lantern (2020)
Number 2: Realism
Call it a Nolan trend but ever since Christopher Nolan's Batman
trilogy came out it changed the whole Superhero genre of movies. The realistic
imagination of the superheroes is the current trend that almost everyone is
adapting to, Man of Steel the first of the DC movie followed on the same path
and while many would put this movie down it still combined superpowers in
realism magnificently. While we like to remember and still enjoy the old
incarnations the new slightly darker tone is what the people want now and apart
from movies many other fine products have been produced on the same trend like
The CW's Arrow. For DC this trend has been savior before Nolan’s Batman Begins the
movie series was in ruin with no movie after Batman & Robin in 1997 for 8
years, and let’s not forget The Dark Knight probably the best superhero movie
till date.
Number 3: DC Television Universe!?
If you are a DC fan then you are probably following the TV shows
based on DC characters, which started with CW's Arrow in 2012 and was dubbed as
a spiritual copy of the Nolan's trilogy. But soon it became a hit show in its
own right and followed by other DC series like The Flash and Gotham that expand
the DC’s presence on the small screen. There is also Constantine but since he
is exorcist not a superhero and vertigo the imprint of DC let's leave him out.
The matter of fact is these show are doing amazingly well
and that shows the potential in the DC universe. CW is already has Arrow and
The Flash crossing over with each other and doing a great job at it, the tone
of both shows is slightly different but still they do not feel mistuned
together in fact both seems like one series all together.
Moreover more shows are in the line Vixen animated show is in development and there is an live-action show based on Teen Titans titles 'Titans' for TNT. Also CW is possibly looking into another spin-off from Arrow to be based on A.T.O.M.
Number 4: Batman V Superman
Ok so I have said that DC is just more than just Batman and
Superman but still this will be the first time they will share screen space
together. Till date there is no live-action media that has both Batman and
Superman together (Not counting fan films) and from all the updates from the
sets and studio one can guess is going take cue from Frank Miller's The Dark
Knight Returns. Since it is a verses story it will be amazing to see both of
them fighting it out, one a powerful alien with incredible powers and other a
mortal man with his wits and tactics going one-on-one.
There is a long debate who’ll win a fight between Batman and
Superman and this movie plays on that, it’s still some time till we can see
what the final result will be but one thing is sure fans do want to see it
played out.
Number 5: The Darker Edge
DC has always been producing darker theme storylines for
decades and that has been their USP and their way of presenting these stories
has been well praised. This gives them an edge that draws more emotional
involvement from the audience with their engaging stories. However DC and WB
should keep in mind to go more on the route of Arkham games rather than Nolan
trilogy. Arkham games are simply one of the best games out there that has place
for a wide array of villains and the realistic environment doesn’t does push it
away from its comics. Unlike Nolan’s trilogy which has no place for villains
like Clayface or Killer Croc Arkham turn loose with all the comics'
imaginations. By that DC cinematic universe can be the biggest offering of not
only the heroes but also villains that’ll put up a show of some of the greatest
battles in superhero history.
Number 6: Multiverse
The producers have announced that Ezra Miller will be
playing The Flash in 2018 movie while Grant Gustin is playing The Flash in the CW's
TV series. To sort it out it is explained that both cinematic universe and the
TV universe are part of the multiverse. This means that Ezra Miller’s Flash is
the different dimension version running parallel to Grant Gustin’s dimension.
What this could mean is in the future maybe a crossover can
be done between them in cross dimension story which has been pretty great in
the comics. Imagine both Ezra Miller and Grant Gustin as Flash running sideways
through the Speed Force shattering the dimensional barrier.
Cross dimension stories have been some of the major
crossover stories in comics like the Crisis on Infinite Earths and Flashpoint
storylines. Imagine what Hollywood can do with them it can be done on a whole
new level and on a grand scale that can be nothing short of an epic.
Number 7: Wonder Woman
Finally in 2017 we will get a Wonder Woman movie and it's
really overdue. She is not only the first female superhero but also one of the
most famous superhero in comic book history, yet she still doesn't have her own
movie. Collectively Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman are known as the DC
trinity and these along with Green Lantern, Flash, Aquaman and the Martian
Manhunter are the founding members of the Justice League. So you can guess how
important of a Gal Gadot’s role as Wonder Woman will be in the entire series.
It’s time that we get a Wonder Woman movie she has many great story lines in
the past that can make a mark in the entire DC cinematic universe. Not only is
she important but also one of the strongest superhero in DC, what else can you
say about a woman who can go toe-to-toe with superman.
Number 8: Young Justice
In the past DC's Animated series have done tremendously well
from the Batman and Superman’s separate animated TV shows to Justice League
animated TV show to the current direct-to-video animated movies. The recently
cancelled Young Justice was probably the most appreciated and most watched DC
animated show focusing on the heroes’ sidekicks who grow out of their mentors
shadows and form their own team. Since it was cancelled after only 2 seasons
even after a wide acclaim it has left a void which can be filled by the current
cinematic line-up.
While there is no standalone movie for the sidekicks they
can make their mark along their senior superhero mentors. Same as the senior
members made their appearances in Young Justice, we know in Batman V Superman
Ben Affleck is playing a older version of Batman so it's like he may have Robin
with him and other sidekicks can also appear along with their mentors. Maybe we
will get a great Wally West.
Number 9: Justice League
Justice League is the best known superhero team with some of
the most powerful heroes in DC so the excitement is quite high since not one
but two Justice League movies have been announced for 2017 and 2019. The best
superheroes in DC are coming together to fight a threat that they alone can't
fight what can be greater than that. Superheroes are great but superhero team
are even more great, take Marvel's Avengers or Guardians of The Galaxy for
example they are such amazing movies and now imagine the team of DC's finest
together and you get the idea.
Justice League animated TV show was such a huge hit and
living up to that can be a taunting task and if done right could become a great
movie. The biggest challenge for the studio would be to fit all the characters
together so every character has equal importance and not become a Superman and
Batman centered movies with other characters thrown in.
Number 10: Effort
DC and WB is in a tight spot not only are they facing
competition from the Marvel cinematic universe that is doing tremendously well
but also facing backlashes from the fans on the current flow of things. First
Man of Steel the first of the DC cinematic universe movie has a mixed response
over that the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman received with a lot of criticism.
With all this in play the studio is doing all it can to create hype for the
future line-up particularly for the Batman v Superman, from the updates from
the movie sets to press releases they are leaving no stone untouched.
Now with all this hype build up it’s their responsibility to
live up to this hype and according to current news both DC and WB are putting
in a lot of effort into it.
Perhaps DC cinematic universe will become one of the
greatest movie series of all time let’s hope and wait.
