Clark Kent, one of the last of an extinguished race disguised as an unremarkable human, is forced to reveal his identity when Earth is invaded by an army of survivors who threaten to bring the planet to the brink of destruction.

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Cavill, for his part, has spoken at length over the years about returning to the red and blue but will Man of Steel 2 happen with or without him There have been conflicting reports and rumors that suggest everything from a brand-new Superman to a Henry Cavill return away from his own series.

Confusion is our kryptonite so lets make sense of it all and paint the clearest picture possible on Man of Steel 2, how Henry Cavill fits in the DCEU now, and any future Superman stories that are waiting to be told.

Batman v Superman, Justice League, and even an odd cameo with Superman appearing (the character showed up, though it wasnt specifically Cavills version) in Shazam all came and went without so much as a nod towards Man of Steel 2.

The latest industry report that said that Man of Steel 2 was in active development was back in 2016 (via The Wrap ), a lifetime in the movie business.

There is no Man of Steel 2 in production, nor have any industry trades or legitimate insiders suggested as much.

As with the Snyder Cut, never say never particularly with Warner Bros.

For now, though, Man of Steel 2 isnt happening as the studio has other, separate plans both for the character and potentially even Henry Cavill.

Will Henry Cavill return as Superman (Image credit: Warner Bros.) Henry Cavill really wants to return as Superman.

He revealed in a 2019 interview with Mens Health that hes kept his cape.

His words also reflect a desire to keep telling more stories as the Man of Steel.

Im not going to sit quietly in the dark as all the stuff is going on.

A lot of real, true depths to the honesty of the character I want to get into.

Fast forward a few months and Variety reported that Henry Cavill will return as Superman in an unnamed future DC movie.

He told Variety in a separate interview in June 2020 that I hope that I get to play more of Superman in years to come.

Nothing official has been announced as of writing, but its the clearest sign yet that the British actor will be donning the spandex and the hopeful S once more.

Is there a new Superman movie in the works (Image credit: Marvel Studios) Confusingly, theres another new Superman movie in the works, away from Henry Cavills interpretation of the character.

As per Shadow and Act, Ta-Nehisi Coates will be penning the story and J.J.

Abrams is set to produce.

No one has been cast, though THR says it will include a Black actor playing Superman.

What is clear, though, is were getting at least one new Superman movie with a prominent Black voice behind it.

Zack Snyders Justice League (and a possible Henry Cavill cameo elsewhere) may yet muddy the waters for the Man of Steels on-screen future, but at least things are starting to soar once more after having spent the last few years grounded.

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