While darkseid was cut from the final theatrical cut of justice league, he was originally intended to make an appearance. Jun 17, 2019 this image with darkseid comes straight out of the theatrical version of justice league. Darkseid was nowhere to be seen in justice league, but originally the dc movie included a more direct reference to the lord of apokolips. Part 2, while there were rumblings for a while that the first. Fans have been campaigning to release the snyder cut of justice league with an online petition netting close to 200k signatures. The justice league first formed to stop darkseid and his parademon and thus became earths greatest heroes, ready to stop any threat from destroying their planet. Justice league was altered drastically from what snyder had envisioned as a result of the movie s wellpublicized reshoots, with the differences between the two versions growing progressively starker as more and more information about the snyder cut of the. Darkseid strikes in the first trailer for justice league. The origins of darkseid and his rise to power are lost to time, but as long as.
The movie was recently released and it was the last movie of dc animated universe. Justice league 2 fan trailer teases the coming of darkseid. Darkseid was originally set to be featured in 2017s justice league film. However, darkseid, along with many other characters, was completely awol from the theatrical version of justice league and only referenced by name. This image with darkseid comes straight out of the theatrical version of justice league. It is a theory, as of now, that darkseid will be the main villain in justice league 2. Zack snyder has confirmed that ray porter completed his work as darkseid in his version of justice league the ongoing grassroots push for snyders original version of the superhero ensemble began almost immediately after the movie s theatrical release in november 2017, when it became clear the films notorious reshoots had drastically diverged the film from snyders original plan. Feb, 2018 injustice 2 superman kills brainiac, becomes tyrant and rules the worlduniverse bad ending duration. The film was announced in july 2019 at san diego comic con and was released on digital platforms on may 5, 2020 and scheduled to be released on 4kbluraydvd on may 19, 2020, respectively. Darkseid dc animated movies vs battles wiki fandom. The newlyformed band of superheroes go toetotoe against darkseid in one final. Justice league cinematographer confirms snyder shot.
Deleted darkseid scene from justice league revealed in. War kicked off the current dc animated movie universe in 2014 by introducing darkseid. Part 2, while there were rumblings for a while that the first movie was going to end with hal jordan crashing to. Justice league was altered drastically from what snyder had envisioned as a result of the movies wellpublicized reshoots, with the differences between the two versions growing progressively starker as more and more. Seriously though, the more stuff that zack snyder releases online about his cut of justice league, the more i cant see how this movie could have turned out. How to make a justice league movie with darkseid read. Your guide to steppenwolf, the villain of justice league, and. Why are people expecting darkseid for justice league 2. Uxas, also known as darkseid, is a major antagonist in the dc animated movie universe. It features an ensemble cast that includes ben affleck, henry cavill. You can see where steppenwolf replaced darkseid in the clip below at the 1. As dc fans are surely aware at this point, snyder most certainly. Justice league actor on deleted darkseid fight from zack.
Uxas, known to all as darkseid, became the ruler of apokolips and a phenomenally powerful force, eventually becoming the strongest of the new gods. Darkseid may not appear in dcs movie universe until. Dawn of justice and the fifth installment in the dc extended universe, and was directed by zack snyder and written by chris terrio and joss whedon. However, the lord of apokolips was never fully defeated. He had conquered countless worlds in the past and converted their inhabitants into. Darkseids role in zack snyders justice league would have been a major contrast to that of thanos in the marvel cinematic universe. You can see where steppenwolf replaced darkseid in. It is an entertaining film that doesnt feel like a two and a half hour depression screening thankfully they kept the.
Following their encounter with the crime syndicate, a far more dangerous evil was teased to be on the horizon and it will not stop until it sees everything turned to dust by its own. The image below shows darkseid face to face with henry cavills superman. Awesome justice league 2 fanmade trailer imagines the original six returning along with green lantern to take on darkseid. With the start of a new year, the dc animated universe team is. The film showcases the epic teamup between the justice league, justice league dark, teen titans and suicide squad. Cyborg was originally intended to plug into the genesis chamber on the. Zack snyder reveals first look at darkseid from justice. Reports have indicated that darkseid was supposed to be a part of the original justice league, and a new storyboard gives further credence to that theory.
Director zack snyder had to make changes to his script early on after the reception to. Had snyder gotten his first justice league movie made, the sequel would have wound up in the distant future, where darkseid has taken over earth and where superman has succumbed to the antilife. Taking an interest in henshaw and his disappointment for supermans failure in saving his are and his wife, darkseid used his power to bring henshaw back to life before transferring his essence into a cyborg body and deployed him to earth under the guise of a false savior who was meant to deceive the people and even. Darkseid officially revealed in justice league snyder cut. The only real issue with the movie is that it likely wont go as it was initially planned. Those leaving justice league and wondering what steppenwolf actually wanted, what the deal was with the mother boxes, and what about that weird teleportation tube its ok. Dec 04, 2017 justice league was supposed to feature a darkseid appearance news darkseid, the biggest cosmic villain in the dc universe, was supposed to make an appearance in the justice league movie. Zack snyder revealed a piece of justice league darkseid concept art, revealing the villain who would have been at the center of justice league 2. Now the remaining bastions of good the justice league, teen titans, suicide squad and assorted others must regroup, strategize and take the war to darkseid in order to save the planet and its surviving inhabitants.
It features an ensemble cast that includes ben affleck, henry cavill, amy adams, gal. Justice league villain steppenwolf in the comics vs. Jul 25, 2018 darkseid was nowhere to be seen in justice league, but originally the dc movie included a more direct reference to the lord of apokolips. Kevin smith reveals what hes heard about zack snyders original plans for the justice league trilogy, including darkseids cameo in the snyder cut of justice league. Zack snyder has confirmed that ray porter completed his work as darkseid in his version of justice league the ongoing grassroots push for snyders original version of the superhero ensemble began almost immediately after the movies theatrical release in november 2017, when it became clear the films notorious reshoots had drastically diverged the film from snyders original plan. Zack snyders original 5 moviearc for the dc extended universe was said to. Had snyder gotten his first justice league movie made, the sequel would have wound up in the distant future, where darkseid has taken over earth and.
Superman vs darkseid justice league dark apokolips war. Feb 14, 2018 justice league is now available for digital purchase, and for all the latest in dc movie news, including whether or not well one day see darkseid on the big screen, keep checking back with. But its the new 52 comics iteration of steppenwolf that most closely mirrors his onscreen counterpart in justice league, as the character lead. Darkseid has conquered and subjugated an unspecified number of planets throughout the universe. Justice league is a step in the right direction for the dc extended universe. Originally, zack snyder had a fivemovie arc for the dc universe that would have featured a twopart justice league story. How to make a justice league movie with darkseid read first. Justice league was supposed to feature a darkseid appearance news darkseid, the biggest cosmic villain in the dc universe, was supposed to make an appearance in. We finally have a proper look at darkseid from justice league, who would have appeared in the movie had zack snyder had it his way. Your guide to steppenwolf, the villain of justice league. Diehard zack snyder fans havent given up hope that they will one day see the correct version aka, the snyder cut of his last film the superhero teamup movie, justice league. Justice league is a 2017 american superhero film based on the dc comics superhero team of the same name. He psychically fed on the despair and misery of others. Justice leagues flashback battle originally included a more.
Jun 15, 2019 the image below shows darkseid face to face with henry cavills superman. Since darkseid is one of the most famous and certainly one of the most powerful characters from dc lore, fans have long speculated that hed be the villain for the upcoming justice league film. Deleted darkseid scene from justice league revealed in zack. Its coming up to two and a half years since justice league hit.
Dawn of justice, especially in lex luthors final warning to batman in the movie, hes hungry, hes found us, and hes coming. With sean astin, zach callison, christopher gorham, justin kirk. Its no secret that darkseid was going to be the main threat in justice league. The images are from the snyder cut of justice league, as zack snyder was replaced by joss whedon, who at the direction of warner bros. War is the second installment in the dc animated movie universe. Justice leagues flashback battle originally included a. Darkseids female furies are one of apokolipss most fearsome forces, acting as the hounds of war for the despot. The origins of darkseid and his rise to power are lost to time. Uxas, also known as darkseid, is an ancient and powerful cosmic warlord who rules over apokolips. Darkseid image unearthed from zack snyders justice league cut. Darkseid strikes in the first trailer for justice league dark.
Justice league was supposed to feature a darkseid appearance. Justice league cinematographer fabian wagner confirms that he shot scenes with darkseid as part of zack snyders version of the film. Justice league 2 movie release date, cast, storyline, and. Zack snyder justice league trilogy plans revealed collider. Apr, 2019 this news is just the latest on zack snyders original cut of justice league, which was set to introduce darkseid. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by supermans selfless act, bruce wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, diana prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Clear teases were made towards darkseids role in justice league in 2016s batman v superman. The following contains spoilers for justice league dark. He had conquered countless worlds in the past and converted their inhabitants into parademons. After all, justice league featured steppenwolf as its main antagonist. The full scope of the directors plans has never been revealed, but justice league would have been a very different movie that would have. Either way, a new justice league movie looks a long way off.
While its the second installment of the dcamu and the start of a new dc animated universe with differences as it is apart of the new 52 comicbook line that ran from 20112016. War, and the overarching antagonist of the 2019 sequel, reign of the supermen. Eventually, his uncle steppenwolf was defeated over earth, and darkseid vowed revenge. Apokolips war is the upcoming sixteenth animated film and final installment in the dc animated movie universe and an indirect sequel to justice league. Justice league is now available for digital purchase, and for all the latest in dc movie news, including whether or not well one day see.
On the whole, the choice of darkseid isnt a huge leap for the fan. The worlds finest heroes found the justice league in order to stop an alien invasion of earth. Justice league finally hits theaters this week, and while its villain, steppenwolf, is not the big bad many were expecting when the movie was first revealed, he opens up the gateway to. War, the unseen bigger bad of the 2018 film the death of superman, the secondary antagonistbigger bad in its 2019 sequel reign of the supermen and will return as the main antagonist in justice league dark. With ben affleck, gal gadot, jason momoa, ezra miller.
Darkseid dc animated film universe villains wiki fandom. Jun 17, 2019 the full scope of the directors plans has never been revealed, but justice league would have been a very different movie that would have set up darkseid as the big bad for a direct sequel, which. Its likely darkseid would have had a greater presence in his cut. Darkseid was the absolute ruler of apokolips, wouldbe conqueror of the universe and the greatest enemy of superman and, by extension, the justice league itself. Justice league dark apokolips war another flashpoint. Uxas, also known as darkseid, is the overall main antagonist of the entire dc animated movie universe. How justice league almost used darkseid cinemablend. He serves as the main antagonist of the 2014 animated film justice league. Jan 31, 2019 kevin smith reveals what hes heard about zack snyders original plans for the justice league trilogy, including darkseid s cameo in the snyder cut of justice league.
Earlier this week, a rumor was released revealing that the villain in the justice league movie will be darkseid. In the film, the justice league, justice league dark, teen titans and suicide squad team up against darkseid in one epic final battle to save earth. Justice league finally hits theaters this week, and while its villain, steppenwolf, is not the big bad many were expecting when the movie was first revealed, he opens up the gateway to a whole new. Earth is decimated after intergalactic tyrant darkseid has devastated the justice league in a poorly executed war by the dc super heroes. Injustice 2 superman kills brainiac, becomes tyrant and rules the worlduniverse bad ending duration. Zack snyder unleashes darkseid from justice league movie.
Dec 17, 2019 darkseid s role in zack snyders justice league would have been a major contrast to that of thanos in the marvel cinematic universe. Happy fathers day from director zack snyder who takes to the vero social media app to unleash a look at darkseid from his version of the justice league movie. However, the plot was pretty mainstream considering it was the finale. Originally, zack snyder had a five movie arc for the dc universe that would have featured a twopart justice league story. Taking an interest in henshaw and his disappointment for supermans failure in saving his are and his wife, darkseid used his power to bring henshaw back to life before transferring his essence into a cyborg body and deployed him to earth under the guise of a false savior who was meant to deceive the people and even the justice league. Justice league 2017 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. However, darkseid was replaced by steppenwolf when wonder woman gives batman a history lesson. This news is just the latest on zack snyders original cut of justice league, which was set to introduce darkseid.