Both James Gunn’sSupermanand Chris Mundy’s upcomingLanternsseries set up an improved version of theDCEU’s canceledGreen Lantern Corpsmovie.Gunn’sSupermanconcludes with a more confident Supermangrowing as the leader of the superhero community. Despite inhabiting a world crowded with metahumans, Superman’s icon status remains untouched.
Besides establishing a DCU Man of Steel with a promising future,James Gunn’sSupermanreferences dozens of DC heroes and concepts, and it introduces multiple iconic DC heroes as major characters. The DCU debut of Maxwell Lord’s Justice Gang places Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and the show-stealing Guy Gardner on the top tier of the DCU’s superhero roster.
Green Lantern Corpswas one of the many projects in the DCEU’s early slate, alongside other canceled movies likeCyborgandBen Affleck’sThe Batman.Originally planned for release in 2020,Green Lantern Corpsaimed to explore the intergalactic guardians' cosmic lore. DC even went as far as teasingGreen Lantern Corpsin the Arrowverse’sCrisis on Infinite Earthscrossover, which briefly showed Oa.
However,Green Lantern Corpswas ultimately canceled due to repeated delays and the DCEU’s growing instability. The franchise’s constantly changing plans led the project to be redeveloped and put on hold multiple times. Once the DCEU ended, theGreen Lantern Corpsfilm was quietly shelved, with attention moving toward the introduction of new Green Lantern portrayals in James Gunn’s DCU.
Superman & Lanterns Open The Door For A Better Green Lantern Corps Movie
The introduction of Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart alongside Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan inLanternsandNathan Fillion’s standout performance as Guy Gardner inSupermanlay strong foundations for a DCUGreen Lantern Corpsmovie. Guy Gardner’s return inPeacemakerseason 2 only emphasizes the Lanterns' importance.A gradual build-up toGreen Lantern Corpsis an even better approach than the DCEU’s ensemble introduction.
If aGreen Lantern CorpsDCU movie ever happens, it could match the excitement of aJustice League-level crossover event. Guy Gardner’sSupermansupporting appearance is mostly comedic, whileLanternswill dive into a full-fledged detective mysterystarring John Stewart and Hal Jordan. Watching all three Green Lanterns join forces on screen would be a grand DC event of its own.
Future DCU projects will likely introduce fan-favorite Lanterns such as Kyle Rayner, Jessica Cruz, and Simon Baz. These heroes might be sprinkled across team-ups, solo outings, and cameos in other cosmic DCU stories, gradually expanding the Corps’ roster. By the time aGreen Lantern Corpsmovie arrives, fans would be more than ready for a full-scale ensemble.
