Summary
Henry Cavill’sSupermanwas replaced for the upcoming DCU. However,X-Men: First Classdirector Matthew Vaughn shared how the fan-favorite Snyderverse actor could return as the Man of Steel without disrupting James Gunn’s plans.
In an interview forBroBible’s Post Credit Podcast, Vaughn was asked his opinion onRed Sonas a possible live-action adaptation. The director called the edition “one of the cleverest comics” he’d read, and taking into account the current state of the world, he says, “it’s certainly become a lot more relevant because ignorance causes more issues, and I think the more we learn about Russia and Russian history…” Before he could finish, a lightbulb sparks a way to get the fan-favoriteMan of Steelback into the DCEU. He told the interviewer, “Could you imagine remakingRed Sonwith Henry Cavill? That would be an interesting movie.”
Filmmaker Gunn’s reimagination of the DCU was announced exactly one year ago, on June 11, 2025. 10 new development projects in film, TV, and animation were announced to establish a new DCU continuity, bringing forth a new Superman, withDavid Corenswet cast in the leading role, who largely resembles Cavill. Gunn titled Chapter One of the revamped DCU “Gods and Monsters,” set to kick off this year with an animated series, though the creators considerSuperman: Legacythe true kickoff of their vision, coming in 2025.
Alongside the official “Gods and Monsters” timeline, Gunn said their DC Studios would developElseworldsprojects, which leaves the door open for Vaughn to helm aRed Sonfilm separated from the rest. Gunn recently shared a promising update on Threads forJJ Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates' Superman Elseworlds film, which is rumored to feature a Black Superman. Though nothing is confirmed for Vaughn, there’s no doubt the director, who has multipleKingsman,Kick-Ass, andX-Menmovies under his belt, would take the opportunity to work with Cavill, who is one of the leads of his latest filmArgylle.
Fans excitedly shared posts on X about having the “best Superman” back, which would make the proposedRed Sonmovie very popular. It’s widely believed Cavill never got the proper sequel he deserved forMan of Steel, so while the new story would revamp the character in a different light, it would allow him to gain proper closure for the role. However, despite the love for his take on the hero, there’s stilla lot of doubt that Cavill’s Superman would return to DCafter Gunn and Safran’s takeover of the studio, with fans believing the focus should be on his future endeavors outside of Superman and turning towards Corenswet’s upcoming take on the character.
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