Superman has had 7 movies from WB while Batman has had 8. I guess Superman is being shoved down our throats too since he only has one less movie than Batman?

You like Himura Kenshin, the Battosai, as well?! Are you just alternate universe me? LoL

On topic, I agree, here, here!

@wolverine08: Yeah, the last one before MOS was almost a decade ago buddy. :(

Kenshin is awesome XD.

I see your point, but saying that WB is shoving Batman down our throats, but not Superman is being biased. Frankly, WB has been shoving Superman and Batman down our throats, and not letting other DC heroes get a chance.

@sandman_: @wolverine08:

They need to leverage momentum from their 2 best characters. Movies cost money and launching new franchises are risky as seen with Green Lantern; before they risk launching some of these other characters, they probably want to have more solid showings.

I'm going to nitpick on using the term shoving things down our throats.

Some of us actually don't mind Batman being in the movie so don't assume they are shoving him down our throats because some of us are fine with this and some even asked for it. And no offense, it is not like they are forcing you to see the movie. If they tie you down and play the movie with your eyes forced open, then they are shoving it down "your" throats...

Is this title even confirmed as MOS 2? Because if not, I really don't see the issue, if anything this can be looked at as an extra Superman movie, that also includes Batman.

True.

@wolverine08: I WANT a Flash movie, I WANT a Wonder Woman movie, but I WANT a solo Superman movie. This just screams that WB doesn't trust Superman enough to get people to see his movies when the problems are the director and the writer. MOS 2 could have been better if they just done it before WF. This is a disservice to Superman. If this is a WF movie then, yes, I may calm down. I just hope it ain't MOS 2.

AH YES! I see you have returned to continue your crusade against a fictional character.

I'll never understand his hate for Batman.

I don't think this is a disservice to Superman. I think it's a great opportunity for Superman and the whole of the DC cinematic universe. We can see Superman grow as a person as he deals with the fallout of his first heroics in MOS, and after he killed Zod, and we can see him develop one of his first close friendships on Earth with Batman. This is also the opportunity to introduce Batman into the DCU without having to go through his origin which you and everyone's grandmother knows again. Finally, easter eggs can be set up for to expand the DCU. It's basically killing two birds with one stone.

I want to see that, but without Batman stealing the glory, let's face it, people are going to see this movie because of Batman only. They don't care about Superman, which is sad.

How? Both Batman and Superman are equally popular icons. I think you'll see some people will come see this for Batman, some will come to see it for Superman. I really don't think one character will draw in a lot more people than the other.

The why didn't MOS break the billion barrier ( yeah it had tough competition, I think even Batman would have had trouble)? Transformers did, and those movies are sh!t.

Superman was coming off a movie that was hated, and a completely new reboot. Even Batman with his popularity didn't do that well at the box office with his reboot (Batman Begins).

@wolverine08: True, but if there is any hero that should make a billion, its Superman, right?

it still doesn't matter, I don't want this movie to be part of the MOS trilogy.

Ehh, with CBMs today, it's becoming harder and harder for individual heroes to break the billion mark. It has to be a team movie (Avengers) or a CBM coming off a successful team up movie (IM3), for it to break that billion dollar mark now it seems. Also, I can see why you might not want this to be a part of the MOS trilogy, but if you look at it with a large point of view, this actually a blessing for Supes.

I think i get were their doing, just like how they allowed Hulk,Thor,Captain America to get their one movie in, with exception of Iron man who had two prior to the Avengers. They allowed Supes to get his one movie in, And of course Batman got his three in. I think the Superman/Batman movie will be an experiment like the avengers, if it does well then we most definitely will see a Justice League. Cause its going to prove that more then one Dc character can work well together on the big screen, and who better to start with then DCs big two.

TDK wasn't...But...You know why that movie made money. Its not a blessing, its a damnation. Superman doesn't need anyone's assistance to shine. Batman...has. Like i said, hope you prove me wrong. But as it right now, I don't like how its gonna look with the way they presented it.

that's the problem. Now they have to focus on developing this batman and his relationship with superman. I was hoping that the next movie would focus more on developing supermans relationship with his own cast of characters. Especially since batman is DC's most popular character, their is a likely chance that he will get a lot of screen time. If this was meant to be a separate entity instead of an actual sequel I would be ok with it.

they should have the dc vs marvel crossover

@eternal19: I wouldn't worry about it They have made it pretty clear that this is Superman's movie and I don't really think batman will be that important in the movie for the most part.

Yes.

No announcement of a Aquaman, The Flash, or Wonder Woman movie?

DC and WB sickens me when it comes to movies.

Apparently Flash will be out in 2016.

It is a good idea, at least WB/DC are attempting to create a shared universe. With the top two most famous characters in all of superhero lore. Yeah it might not be MOS2, but it will introduce Batman, probably Luthor and other characters. It is a safe way to expand the universe, I would have liked a Flash film or Aquaman but it is financially a better deal. I am seeing how some people are saying that Marvel took a risk and it is true, but now Iron Man is getting "shoved down" our throats, same with Wolverine and FOX. It frustrates me to see that people cannot be happy about the golden age of comic book movies, I have been waiting for this all my young life. I for one am happy, with a few minor issues, but nevertheless happy.

This ^^

Jeremy knows best

@the_stegman: I think angry Joe's reaction better expresses superman fans issues with the announcement.

@theocitylegend: I cannot for the life of me remember who you are. If youre the guy who was stalking my posts (months ago?) then youve changed your avatar, but I still maintain what I said then: I spend maybe 1% of my time on here. Im not "back", I only come on this board every once in awhile when I want to discuss something comic book related, and Im not busy with my job or social life (you know, living a real life). If you are said individual, I have a couple of things to say to you specifically:

1) Find something besides just comic books to fill your time. The fact that you seemingly just stalk these forums 24/7, looking for opportunities to worship your Batgod is both creepy and sad. You have one life, dont waste it being an internet stalker.

2) I find the fact that youve been waiting attentively for my posts is both creepy and flattering. Flattering because of all the people you have chosen to stalk online, for some reason youve chosen me. Creepy, because you spend your life stalking strangers online on a nerd forum.

Batman is one of my 2 LEAST favourite characters, and now he is being paired IN A MOVIE with one of my favourite characters, it is the perfect opportunity for me to waste 30 min - 1 hour talking about it with people who can actually talk about the characters and concepts with some prior knowledge.

Anyway, if you ARE the guy I spoke with a couple of months ago, I would appreciate you never responding to me again, as I feel your infatuation is bordering on harassment. If you are not, I sincerely apologize for incorrectly accusing you of someone else's guilt.

It's very disappointing news. I'm sick of Batman. sigh

@theocitylegend: @deaditegonzo: guys if you have problems please just pm your hatred for eachother. This thread was meant to be a peaceful discussion about the superman/batman movie. I don't want it to turn into a superman fans vs batman fans thread

Yes

superman will be obliged to 'job' onscreen and the late dc fans will use that logic in battles

oh vey

next they will self insert batman/mary sue into every DC media (oh wait they did that already)

@redlantern23: I agree

@sandman_: Then how did TDKR cross the billion mark? and if Ledgers death boosted TDK then the shooting also negatively affected Rises.

Figured the Superman fans would be happy that there's now a chance for Clark to have a movie that crosses the 1 billion mark........apparently not.

@entropy_aegis: Anticipation :P

It would be incredibly ironic if the same people who loved MoS would come out of this picture saying "They got Batman all wrong !!!"

@citizenbane: Mos 2 could've possibly done it without batman. But, now that I think about it financially warner bros made the right choice, because the avengers is there competition in 2015. They needed something that will attract more viewers. But as a superman fan I would have wanted one more solo superman film first

I don't have a single problem with the movie as long as it's script is good and we don't see Batman and Superman be foes in the movie.

To be fair...cramming other character didn't set well with a lot of Iron Man 2 movie watchers and it was only because of two other movies plus The Avengers that it all ended up working.

And an Infinite Mass Punch reducing you to your basic atomic components for you...

I was just stating my preference. I like Batman more than Flash, but I know Flash would destroy Batman in a fight............................................................................................................

lol

I agree brah and am right there with you.

You are not alone!

@rulerofthisuniverse

Oh! You just got OWNED son! Snap!

This thread is very entertaining.