Justice League filmmaker Zack Snyder has shed light on the untold conclusion of Superman's tale in his envisioned DCEU swan song. Enthusiasts yearned to witness Henry Cavill's Man of Steel reclaim his mantle as Earth's protector post the events of Zack Snyder's Justice League. The lingering mystery of how this iconic figure would rekindle hope and enact change continues to intrigue all.
The finale of Zack Snyder’s Justice League revealed Earth ravaged by Darkseid and his minions, yet a glimmer of hope persisted through a coalition of heroes and villains striving for redemption. Despite Superman's absence, the narrative hinted at Clark Kent's reasons for his absence, paving the way for his eventual resurgence and clash with Darkseid, a revelation Snyder recently shared.
During an interview with GQ, Snyder disclosed his envisioned future for the Justice League series. He teased a climactic duel between Superman and his nemesis, Darkseid, where Superman would confront his alter ego, succumb to the Anti-Life Equation, reset time, and engage in a decisive battle with Darkseid to culminate his evolution into a guardian and reclaim his humanity.
In Snyder's envisioned clash, Superman was destined to fall under Darkseid's sway, triggering the apocalyptic Knightmare future witnessed by Bruce Wayne. However, amidst the bleakness, Superman would unearth a path to alter fate, vanquishing Darkseid and averting the impending doomsday. While the clash between these titans would have been monumental, the outcome would have mirrored Marvel's Infinity War conclusion, where the Avengers faced Thanos to prevent his acquisition of the Infinity Stones, leading to devastating losses before their eventual triumph in Avengers: Endgame.
Although Endgame's emotional resolution suited the Infinity War saga, a similar formula might not seamlessly fit Snyder's vision. Fans would have debated the merits of both conclusions, comparing the prowess of these cinematic giants. Despite the anticipation for Snyder's narrative closure, the likelihood of him returning to helm a DC Universe project remains uncertain, as he currently focuses on promoting his latest venture, Rebel Moon – Part Two: Scargiver, which has garnered mixed reviews.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League can be streamed on HBO Max.
Source: GQ