The DCEU DCU is in a state of flux, with the hope being that next month will see DC Studios' plans for the franchise made clear. Following Henry Cavill's return as Superman in Black Adam, we started hearing rumblings that he might reunite with Mission: Impossible - Fallout director Christopher McQuarrie for Man of Steel 2.
Since then, Cavill has been informed his services are no longer required, while James Gunn is busy penning a reboot that will revolve around a younger version of the hero.
There's still a chance McQuarrie could direct, for course, as Gunn has revealed he doesn't intend to helm the project. Recently, a fan reached out to the filmmaker to put him forward for the gig, prompting McQuarrie to hit back with a very clever response.
Pom Klementieff for Lois Lane, anyone?
As great as it would be to see McQuarrie enter the DCU, there's a chance he'll be too busy as the director remains hard at work on the two-part Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. Rumours continue to persist that he may work with DC Studios at some point, though Ben Affleck and James Mangold may be among the top contenders to helm this new take on Superman.
With it unclear how far into the writing process Gunn actually is, chances are this reboot isn't heading our way anytime soon. The Man of Tomorrow is almost certainly a priority for the newly launched studio, though, and as the character has already been shelved for half a decade...well, a few more years won't hurt.
As for McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is scheduled for release on July 14, 2023, while the sequel, Dead Reckoning Part Two, is to be released on June 28, 2024.
Who do you guys think should helm the next Superman movie?