Please, Make a Superman Movie 

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A Superman movie that returns to the boy-scout, optimistic, honest, good, and righteous Superman would be, I think, difficult for modern audiences to fully embrace straight away. And perhaps, that's why we need him now more than ever.

TRUE AND BASED. If we get a Batman movie that perfectly captures the character, surely we can have a Superman movie in the same vein. In the same universe? I'd love that. Edit: people seem to be really weirded out by the idea that grounded detective movies and campy alien movies could exist in the same universe and still work together. Clearly never read DC Comics.

Superman is for everyone. When written correctly can pull from every emotion from everyone. Doesn’t know his family, adopted, immigrant, alone, cares and empathizes and understands every complex human struggle because they are his own all the same

There's nothing embarrassing or outdated about Superman's morals and ideals. Marvel embraced it with Captain America in over 7 movies and he's one of the most popular characters in movies now. WB needs to get out of their own way and stop making the Superman "angsty" in an attempt to make him "relatable".

we need a superman movie that isn’t afraid to be a superman movie!

Everything is so cynical nowadays. The world needs a hopeful and optimistic character like Superman completely devoid of cynicism. A truly aspirational hero that can guide the world to be better.

I love how you covered Reeve, Henry, Tyler and Tom's different portrayal of Clark/Supes but still confirmed they are all Supermen. Great message for us all.

Completely agree. It's why Evil Superman stories are just such an agonizing turn off for me. They're just so tiresome and feel like an easy way out, an easy way out Superman doesn't take, and it's what makes him so compelling. We need tried and true good Superman. A great movie and a passionate video game like Insomniac's Spider-Man are long standing hopes of mine to see come true.

It's crazy how we get more Batman media than superman. Superman is the godfather of superheroes and he gets seen as lame and unreadable but that couldn't be farther from the truth.

Superman needs to be revived as a symbol of hope. Not just some alien that happens to have superpowers. I want to everyone look at superman the way I do. I want him to truly feel like a HERO again. A hero who can inspire and does what he does because it's the right thing to do

This is why I love the flashback scenes in Superman and Lois’ first season. He’s everything Superman is. Hopeful, optimistic, caring, etc. “Nice suit!” “Thanks! My mom made it!”.

Remember that first teaser for Man of Steel? Clark as a kid with the red blanket draped down his back; billowing in the wind. He puffs out his chest and he puts his fists to his waist. That was really powerful to me, it filled me with this peaceful timelessness, that hope and bliss and Human. It was beautiful - that’s what superman should be. He should make us want to achieve that better tomorrow. Thank you, Hi-Top. Great video, once again!

The way we’ve been in the Age of The Superhero on film for nearly two decades now and THE superhero is just…an afterthought. A guy with nothing but mixed reception and strange, cold, alienating characterization. Baffles me that *kids* haven’t been able to go to a movie theater and see a Superman for *them* since 2006.

I just recently rewatched X-Men : First Class and only began to truly admire what Matthew Vaughn did to Erik and Charles there. Crafting a soulful brother-in-arms story that wasn’t afraid to dig deep into the heart of the characters as well as crafting a stylistically fun and upbeat superhero movie along the way. Since he’s been one of the biggest fan favorites in directing a Superman movie for a while now, consider this to be my support for him as well

Trust me, Superman is the most inspiring superhero of all time and he deserves a movie that will present his essence correctly. He needs a film which will give you motivation to become a better human being

Dr Manhattan (someone who could exist anywhere, everywhere, at all points in all timelines, someone who existed in every universe-) said something deeper than any of us could, which was that the universe could exist without himself- Dr Manhattan. But that the universe can't exist the same way without Superman, it needs Superman- because he's the universe's only hope in every timeline. Dr Manhattan said without Superman- there can be no hope. Because even if Superman is weaker, outmatched, outplayed, not as smart, or outnumbered- he's fighting with more determination than anyone else. The determination to find hope. To find the light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how far that beacon of light is, or even if he can't see it- he believes that if he keeps pushing he'll find that light. Superman is OUR light at the end of the tunnel.

I recently Started watching Superman & Lois and it made me realize how Great Superman is. I’ve realized I’ve mostly Been exposed to Darker or Evil Superman’s so seeing one that’s Just a Good Person is nice, I hope WB realizes how much Potential there is with a Superman Movie.

Completely agree. It was my desire for a superman movie, a return to optimism, to altruism that made me make a similar video. I think the world needs superman, if stories like Kingdom Come has taught us anything, when the world loses its values, superman shines brightest, his values, sense of heroism and humanity shines all the more brighter against the cynicism of todays world.

Here after Superman: Legacy was announced. This is EASILY going to be one of my most anticipated movies ever! I'm just really REALLY hoping they don't F it up🤞

“Somewhere, in our darkest night, we made up the story of a man who will never let us down." - Grant Morrison

Honestly in today’s world we need something positive or something that can still show that hope still exists. If they make a Superman movie make him relatable. Make us see what he has to deal with day to day. The ups and the downs and have us connect with him emotionally and see how he overcomes it. I’d love to cry in a theater watching an emotional but hopeful Superman movie.

Superman fans : can you make a superman movie Dc: ok were gonna do a batman movie Superman fans : no we want a superman movie Dc : you got it were gonna make a batman cinematic universe

I think the issue is they try to give Superman, modern Superman these big huge problems. They leave him out as an alien, different from everyone, forgetting that he has also lived his entire life as a human, with human problems. If you can get the perfect balancing act- the worlds savior, a super hero, with human problems and struggles, you can make Superman relatable in any timeline. You also need a solid Lois Lane to be his rock, anchoring him to the human side of his life. I think this is why Superman Returns didn't work, that Lois Lane wasn't very good, and I would also argue Amy Adam's Lois Lane wasn't that good either, but I believe that is more of a writing decision than anything else. I never felt their relationship ever truly developed because we never got to see her with Clark Kent, just with Superman. Lois needs to see the human side before she meets the superhuman side. I don't think it works any other way.

I want a Superman movie. One which truly explores his humanity, where he’s a chill mellow dude.

Lots of people would say that Garth Ennis, Mark Miller And James Gunn’s views on superheroes are the only thing we should care about anymore. Ironically, they are creators who respect and love the big blue themselves and know his values better then any of us.

I think the first step to making a great Superman story is truly understanding his humanity. As soon as you engage in the unfortunately widespread misconception of him just being "strong alien dude", you've already set yourself up for failure. That either results in translations that simply do the character a disservice, or translations that feel the need to stray too far away from what makes Superman so endearing in the first place. We're still yet to see him at his full potential on the big screen imo. I'm really hoping WB pulls it off someday.

I'm just sick of people calling Superman "boring" and "shallow". They haven't even read or seen stuff that makes Superman the icon that he is.

One reason why I love The Boys is that, although it does so by contrast, it shows GREAT understanding of Superman. The way Homelander’s character is so meticulously defined by having his background lack all traits that made Clark Kent into Clark Kent is pretty concrete proof that… well, the writers understand very well what makes Clark Kent Clark Kent. Pretty sure they could pull off a great Superman story.

Imagine if there's a Superman video game where if it's "game over" and fail the mission, Superman spins the Earth backwards in full speed to reverse time and start over again.

Well said, all of it! What saddens me most in all this is to have an Actor and a person the caliber of Henry Cavill who so perfectly embodies many of the traits of Superman, not be able to fully embrace the character on screen.

We literally live in a generation where people think that homelander and Omni man are more relatable then Superman

This is it. This is the perfect video to describe how I feel about Superman. He's a friend that gives you hope for the future, whether he's a huge dork, suave but also cheesy, still figuring himself out or all perfectly put together. He's a super man. Give him a movie proper already, the world needs hope more than anything else. It always does like water

I remember once after going to the hospital, I went to my local comic book shop and I went up to a person working there, and asked them "do you have any good Superman comics that you could recommend?", and she said "no, Superman is normally boring". Flash forward to around 3 months later (today), I have just finished rewatching Superman and Lois (probably my favourite Superman tv show/movie in terms of live action), and I can't help but just wonder, if the Superman comics are anything like this, then damn I like boring stuff.

Part of me wishes Christopher Reeve was born 40 years later than he was 😂

Here you go: Superman Legacy in the making by James Gunn. Times couldn't be better

Here's to hoping that Superman Legacy is the Superman movie we all need

I think a Superman TAS inspired live action would be the best way for people to respect the character of Superman again, or better yet Clark. It's still my favorite version of Supes on screen since he's Super but very much just trying to be himself and being Human more than anything. It might not be breaking the mold much or retreading old grounds, but the sincerity and respect of the character is what we need most.

We'll always need Superman. And in today's day and age, probably now more than ever. I'm grateful that they are people of this mindset,as it gives me that much more hope, that more people will realize that as well.

I clicked this video on a whim, knowing nothing of your previous work or even the format this would take. I was moved to tears by how deeply I could relate to the plight of this hopelessly optimistic stranger in a strange land. This was exactly what I needed to hear, when I needed to hear it, and I thank you deeply for making this content.

Almost everytime I think of the Man of Tomorrow, I think of 2 moments. Both are from "Superman: The Movie". First one is when Clark is leaving home to head up North, and his mom says with tears in her eyes, "Remember us, son. Always remember us." The other one is the last scene of the film where the warden says to Superman "This country is safe again, Superman. Thanks to you." Then Superman responds with "No, sir. Don't thank me, warden. We're all part of the same team. Goodnight." Both scenes capture the core essence of the character in just a few seconds, yet WB can't seem to make an entirely new Superman film based on moments like that.

What they need to do for a Superman movie is give Superman emotional depth. There’s nothing wrong with embracing his status as a symbol of optimism and hope, but the character needs to be more than that. Showing us how Superman deals with being an outsider and also his almost neurotic personality would be very neat imo and help audiences connect to him on a more personal level . I think what would truly make him connect with audiences however is if they show his need to not fail, something that is almost a flaw for him in ways. He doesn’t handle failure well at all. Show us how he deals with that. And then show us how he overcomes his struggles to fight for what he believes in no matter what. Show us a Superman that struggles like we do, but picks himself back up to be a hero that fights for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.

You really hit the nail on the head with this one. It's really sad that, despite how we're currently drowning in a massive sea of recent superhero media, Superman is being woefully neglected despite the fact that he's arguably the one hero that we need the most right now. Also, it's funny how you said that Superman could have a face that we won't expect because I honestly believe that Paddington 2 is an almost perfect Superman movie. Every essential trait that makes Clark so compelling is perfectly embodied in that bear.

Yes we need a REAL Superman movie that's not in Snyder's dark style but is light and inspirational!

The way Clark was raised, the love his parents gave him, his town gave him, hell, his planet gave him. Makes him more human than anyone. The ideals the Kent’s instilled in him make him SuperMAN. Despite being an alien from a planet light years away, he is human. More human than even Batman who might have no powers but struggles to find emotional connection and stability, who’s seen the worst of humanity and can’t always see the best.

Man of Steel is one of my favourite superhero movies period. It sadens me to not have gotten a sequel.

As long as we get a movie about the man, rather than having the super take up most of the screen time, I'll be fine

Batman is someone I relate to, Superman is what I hope we strive to be. I don't want a "realistic" Superman. Dreary and dark aren't inherently "realistic". I've met people who have suffered loss, and strive for hope. Yes, my loss, and my darkness makes me relate to Batman. But in the best stories, Batman acknowledges what Superman brings to people. Experiencing darkness doesn't make you aposed to hope. I need my hopeful characters, as much as I need the characters who's experience match my own.

Superman is like school, some people find it boring (not me btw, I love superman), but at the end of the day its important and the fun its not the main point

This gets at why I'm so tired of people misunderstanding Superman or this bad superman trope. All we've gotten is evil or edgy superman and it misses the point. Watching the justice league cartoon really converted my over to a superman fan and as an adult it resonates so much more.

If they make a new superman movie, I really don't want it to be an "evil superman" type story. Injustice is great but "evil superman" is so overdone nowadays and it's not really what the character of superman actually is.

WE DID IT!

I love Batman (as a character) so much but we have so many Batman movies (good&bad) that I really really would’ve preferred to see a good Superman movie. He’s such a amazing and inspiring character I just wish we’d see that in movie format.

I always wanted to see a live-action adaption of the comic Superman: What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way.

Loved the amount of Superman Returns footage you used in certain moments, and I agree 100%! Another awesome video from you Alex, thanks!!

I agree so so so strongly. especially when it comes to the sincerity aspect of superman. Too many movies lecture audiences nowadays I want a superman movie that shows the small acts of heroism that he inspires in others. and I really don't want him to lecture me just lead by being that beacon of hope and goodness.

Seeing a Superman movie where the guy fights for justice and to create a world where no one has to cry not because it's the right thing to do but because he himself finds fighting for that ideal beautiful, would be pretty cool

I think that a superman as a character can work very well given in the hands of the right filmmaker as he is a bit tricky to handle. I think we all deserve a superman movie by now since the last one was almost 10 years back.

I just want a true super man film, not any of this “what if” stuff or “snyderverse” darker/“real” superman. Superman inspires hope and is ironically a perfect human despite not being an actual human and I just wanna see another superman that makes me feel that way rather than questioning why he’s destroying a city to fight a villain but that’s just me.

I would love to see an actual decent superman that actually gets the character right for once because quite frankly, I'm personally tired of the oh so "original" concept of superman but evil story, sure it's cool the first time but not after the millionth 1st time

A sequel movie to Man Of Steel called ’Superman’ would be perfect. Imagine Spielberg doing a Superman movie. Jesus christ

Superman is the most relatable superhero ever,he is just a farmers boy who was brought up on Kent farm and wants to do good in the world,he isn't always happy but he isn't always sad either,I don't know why filmmakers decide to take either of those two extreme ends of emotions and base the whole superman character being that when in the comics he is mix of both of those emotions

Even though it’s far fetched could you imagine if a proper Superman WAS made and then somehow got the chance to meet Pattinson Batman. That would be pretty neat!

With the number of evil interpretations of superman we got with Omni Man and Homelander, I legit believe it would be more subversive to make a movie where Superman is an actual good guy at this point.

The infuriating irony of seeing someone who defended the Snyderverse asking now for a respectful Superman film...

I never understood why would be THAT complicated making a optimistic Superman in a today standard movie, I mean, the outcast is always liked by the public. With this premise, I'd like to say how much I agree with Alex's words: we live in a "dark and gretty" world and… it's starting to become almost unrealistic and annoying that most of modern characters are like the world they criticize… "because you got to fight fire with fire"(?)… I don't know and I don't think it works. In a world like ours… I don't know, I just miss that almost naive thinking that any of us can be good with the right help and Superman, to me, has always been that "right help", the figure that is superior not because of his power, but because of how he thinks, how he loves, how he would never give up on us… superior on a human level. Superman has always been this to me: the best of human race without being human

When things look dire is when we need optimism the most. Superman was created during world war II has a sign of hope and faith in a better tomorrow. He represent the best of all of us and what we all should aspire to be.

I loved the way The Batman ended and it totally fit and everything, but I also couldn’t help but think “You know, Superman’s whole schtick is hope, kinda bittersweet that Batman got a movie in this millennium that encapsulates that idea so well before Superman did.”

I'd really like to see a Superman film that features Metallo as the main villain. Not even just because that Kryptonite chest would mean it's a fair fight, but because it would be fascinating to see a character who isn't human but earned/learned humanity through the compassion of others go against someone who WAS human but lost that humanity in one of the most horrifying ways possible. To me, that humanity is always what's made Supes such an incredible character, so seeing that be the focus of a film would be a dream come true. And who knows? Maybe Superman could inspire Metallo to rediscover his humanity, just like he does with people across the world every day.

All-Star Superman: The Movie

Bad Superman adaptations tend to forget that he isn't Superman first but he is Clark Kent first and Superman second. Many other Kryptonian's have the exact same powers but only Clark managed to became a beacon of hope. This is because of Jonathan and Martha Kent doing a great job in raising Clark on their farm. Clark Kent is a good man, a really good one. He is the core of Superman. Without Clark, Superman is nothing. Without Superman, Clark is still Clark and always would be. For Batman, it's different. Bruce Wayne (metaphorically) died that night in the alleyway. What was left of the boy was a broken and sad child. The billionaire Bruce Wayne is the disguise, while Batman is his true self.

We need a live action Superman movie based or inspired by All Star Superman as I really think that storyline and the animated movie showed the best of Superman and more specifically it showed just how human he can be.

I NEVER thought I’d see a single other person bring up that panel from Superman: For All Seasons. Seriously one of the greatest stories in comic book history, such a perfect origin to Superman and Lex. And the crazy thing is, there’s barely any action in that story. Because Superman isn’t a dragon ball character, he’s a down to earth, endlessly optimistic symbol of hope. His human side, his aspirations, his motivations, those are what make a good Superman story.

Absolutely agree! We need a Superman movie more than ever that installs that hopeful optimism he always has. Great video as always!

"You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders."

please make new one about Gunn's Superman (and with other Supes family to fit in new Gunn universe)

I NEED to see you do a deep dive on Richard Donner's Superman. The first superhero movie. It seems mostly forgotten nowadays by a lot of comic book movie fans and that really saddens me.

The best live action superman is somehow from the CW. Superman and Lois gives the superman we need

10 years since the last Superman film??? :O Imagine being a fan of any other DC property besides Supes and Bats.

Man, I wish they made a superman movie that dives in the "weird and random" part of superman stories. You know, stuff like "superman is rescuing people from a burning building, then Mr Mxyzptlk turns him into a grasshopper and the people into chicken."

Thank you for perfectly stating all the reasons that I and many others adore this character, and why we need him now more than ever.

Not only are we being drowned in super hero media, as of lately, we're also being drowned with the superheros being the villains or villain origins. The boys, Invincible, black Adam, Multiverse of Madness, Joker, the dark timeline from Zack Snyders justice league, etc.. My point being, although it was fun and a subversion of the genre to begin with, I miss when superheros were just that, super and heros. DC and warner brothers seem to flood the market with batman, as would I, it clearly makes the most money, but it's been done to death. I absolutely love the superman and lois tv show and is akin to a breath of fresh air and a movie along the sames lines would be brilliant.

Well it's just happening now.

People tend to overlook the "man" part of his name, and focus on the super. A story about him should have his powers take a backseat to Clark's personality being his true super power. His bright and colorful persona make people tend to think he's just some goody two shoes, always smiling, always optimistic, always fearless and perfect. A certain line in his last movie makes people think he's just the embodiment of hope. A property about him takes real passion and knowledge for his character, you can really explore darker and deep themes with him: stories of loss, pain, depression, sadness, confusion, anger, and in the end, how love, truth, justice, and positivity win. Now more than ever we need a superman movie, but I'm scared that the writers of today are so bitter and different they want to change who Clark is at the core. Thank you for making this video, it really does sum up my thoughts perfectly

They should make a in movie version of "Up In The Sky" simple story that explains Superman perfectly

Superman is the hero the world will always need. Regardless if your not a fan of the character, Superman is still the character that has changed comic book media indefinitely. Superman is many things to so many people, but deep down I think Christopher Reeves's summed up Superman perfectly: *"He's a friend"* Superman loves all of us, even when we don't love ourselves. Superman taught me to keep on going in this crazy, cynical, often grim world, and to not lose hope for a better tomorrow. Rest in Peace Tim Sale. Your art has transcended comic book illustration and has inspired so many, including myself.

Probably the best video I have seen about Superman in a very, very long time. Honestly, I think as time has gone on I’ve lost faith in characters like Superman because the world itself is so cynical, dark, and unforgiving. In turn, I’ve grown up thinking of Superman as boring and uninspired, when in actuality, he’s quite the opposite. Whatever happens, Superman deserves a new movie, a new game, a fresh start. The world deserves it.

it's insane that you made this video several months before dcu was announced, and james gunn is directing legacy.

If only WB would get their shit together in regards to the character, a Superman stand alone movie would be what everyone needs right now.

What have we here! This’ll be awesome to watch ❤️

Superman Legacy seems to be what we all need. James Gunn really does understand Comics, so he's a good person to be the Head of DC.

Bro I can't say it enough, your takes/videos on batman and superman are honestly brilliant. You get it, I love watching your videos on these characters. Like literally the other day I was thinking about just what you said, a period piece in the 30's for superman where his saying "the American way" turns into "better tomorrow" as he has to work through all the injustice. Anyway, it's awesome how well you speak about these characters, your one of the few people on RU-vid that I feel actually understands them.. Superman is great because he's more human than all of us without even being one. He's literally ted lasso but has powers, and that's why he's spectacular.

Superman was my first favorite comic book superhero. I watched Superman 1, 2, and 3 when I was a kid and loved it (3 is _eh_ now though). But after years of mediocre DC movies that involve the man of steel, I switched to Spider-man. Hopefully someday, there would be a superman movie that would reawaken my love for the superhero.

I personally would say the Snyder trilogy are pretty rad superman movies. Might not capture what you like about the character. But i appreciated the immigrant/adopted child story of MoS, the unsure of himself in a complicated world story in BvS, and the his homecoming in ZSJL.

The American Way for Superman means life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That the individual can make a difference. Personal responsibility and the belief that you are here for a reason and you are given the opportunity to find that reason.

I wept half way through. Thank you for making this

I’ve written my own superman scripts and I showed my pal and he cried I was so proud of it I wish I could make this movie, thank you for the video Alex

It is sad to think Man of Steel, what was the perfect setup to a DC movie series, came out in 2013 and since than what it tried to accomplish hasent worked. We probably won’t see a Superman in a movie with Robert Pattinson’s Batman, so who knows when we’ll get a movie again. If only WB understood the fandom Henry Cavill could get another shot.

They heard our cries. It's coming

Batman Begins (2005) and Superman Returns (2006) should’ve led to Batman v Superman. Christian Bale and Brandon Routh were the perfect age to build a DCEU for 2 decades. Would’ve been better than what we got. 💯