Super Dark DC Universe Theory Explains How 2025"s Superman Movie Sets Up The Green Lantern Show
I know of a very dark way that 2025"s Superman can set up the events of the upcoming Lanterns show. Although the brand-new DC Universe from DC Studios is set to begin with the animated series Creature Commandos in 2024, the first live-action movie will be Superman by director James Gunn and will be followed shortly by Lanterns as its first live-action series. To that end, I think I"ve figured out how the Green Lantern show will be set up by Superman, albeit with a pretty grim twist.
Unfortunately, 2011"s live-action Green Lantern movie starring Ryan Reynolds was not received well, and it"s largely considered to be one of the worst superhero movies of all time. However, it looks as though Warner Bros. is finally ready to try again with Lanterns, a new live-action and grounded DCU series starring two iconic Green Lanterns. That said, there are some key plot details and casting information connected to 2025"s Superman that makes me think the plot of Lanterns will be incredibly dark with a major character"s death.
The DCU's Lanterns Will Be Investigating An Earth-Based Murder Hal Jordan and John Stewart In The American Heartland![]()
Custom Image by Kevin Erdmann At present, details about the upcoming Lanterns series are slim, though there have been some pretty exciting announcements in recent months. Firstly, the show is set to follow legendary Green Lantern legend Hal Jordan who will be played by actor Kyle Chandler. Likewise, Jordan will be joined by new rookie John Stewart who will be played by Aaron Pierre. According to Lanterns" official synopsis, the show will feature Jordan and Stewart as they find themselves involved in "a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland."
It"s worth noting that Jordan and his fellow human Lanterns in the comics are typically tasked with patrolling Sector 2814. This is a large region of space that includes Earth in their greater jurisdiction, meaning that they don"t just protect their own homeworld alone. As such, it does make me wonder why a single murder on Earth would necessitate the involvement of both Jordan and Stewart, especially when there are multiple worlds in need of their assistance and protection. Likewise, Earth is also home to other established heroes, as will soon be revealed in the DCU with Superman which will precede the release of Lanterns.
2025's Superman Will Debut A Green Lantern Already Operating On Earth Guy Gardner Is Working With Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and More Close Keeping Superman in mind, it"s worth noting that one of Earth"s established heroes will be none other than Green Lantern Guy Gardner. Confirmed to be played by Nathan Fillion, Guy Gardner is set to be featured in Superman alongside other heroes such as Hawkgirl (Isabella Merced), Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi). Based on their matching uniforms, this group of four heroes looks to be by Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), most likely as the DCU"s version of Justice League International. Additionally, set photos and videos have suggested that they may try to recruit Superman onto their team.
Unfortunately, 2011"s live-action Green Lantern movie starring Ryan Reynolds was not received well, and it"s largely considered to be one of the worst superhero movies of all time. However, it looks as though Warner Bros. is finally ready to try again with Lanterns, a new live-action and grounded DCU series starring two iconic Green Lanterns. That said, there are some key plot details and casting information connected to 2025"s Superman that makes me think the plot of Lanterns will be incredibly dark with a major character"s death.
The DCU's Lanterns Will Be Investigating An Earth-Based Murder Hal Jordan and John Stewart In The American Heartland
Custom Image by Kevin Erdmann At present, details about the upcoming Lanterns series are slim, though there have been some pretty exciting announcements in recent months. Firstly, the show is set to follow legendary Green Lantern legend Hal Jordan who will be played by actor Kyle Chandler. Likewise, Jordan will be joined by new rookie John Stewart who will be played by Aaron Pierre. According to Lanterns" official synopsis, the show will feature Jordan and Stewart as they find themselves involved in "a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland."It"s worth noting that Jordan and his fellow human Lanterns in the comics are typically tasked with patrolling Sector 2814. This is a large region of space that includes Earth in their greater jurisdiction, meaning that they don"t just protect their own homeworld alone. As such, it does make me wonder why a single murder on Earth would necessitate the involvement of both Jordan and Stewart, especially when there are multiple worlds in need of their assistance and protection. Likewise, Earth is also home to other established heroes, as will soon be revealed in the DCU with Superman which will precede the release of Lanterns.
2025's Superman Will Debut A Green Lantern Already Operating On Earth Guy Gardner Is Working With Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and More Close Keeping Superman in mind, it"s worth noting that one of Earth"s established heroes will be none other than Green Lantern Guy Gardner. Confirmed to be played by Nathan Fillion, Guy Gardner is set to be featured in Superman alongside other heroes such as Hawkgirl (Isabella Merced), Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi). Based on their matching uniforms, this group of four heroes looks to be by Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), most likely as the DCU"s version of Justice League International. Additionally, set photos and videos have suggested that they may try to recruit Superman onto their team.
