Justice League 2: Predicting The Future DCEU Roster

Justice League 2 will have a very different roster when it happens, and here are the DC Extended Universe characters who will likely be involved. Following the underwhelming response to 2017’s Justice League and the fallout with Zack Snyder and the so-called “Snyder Cut“, the future of the franchise remains unclear. Warner Bros. and DC Films have an ambitious slate of upcoming movies featuring a variety of heroes. Some will continue to remain prominent characters in the DCEU, while others will be introduced with bright futures in mind. In either case, they could all be part of a future Justice League 2 team.

The original Justice League cast assembled the six biggest DCEU heroes together to fight Steppenwolf. Those characters are Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Flash (Ezra Miller), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher). However, half of them now appear to be done with the shared universe. Affleck will make his final Batman appearance in The Flash, while Cavill’s days of Superman also seem to be behind him – despite his interest in playing the Man of Steel again. Ray Fisher, on the other hand, won’t return as Cyborg until various producers, and studio executives, including DC Films president Walter Hamada, apologize for how he was treated during the making of the first Justice League.

With half of the original Justice League roster unlikely to return for Justice League 2, that puts the studios in a position where they’ll have to bring in multiple new characters. Some of the original members are likely to be part of the next Justice League movie, but the sequel/reboot could also be where newer DCEU characters join the team. This would allow the Justice League 2 team to represent both the past and future of the shared universe. But who exactly will be part of the team next? Here’s a prediction for which characters will make up the future Justice League 2 roster.

Wonder Woman

The leader of the Justice League 2 team is all but certain to be Wonder Woman. Gal Gadot’s portrayal of the Amazonian warrior has made her a superhero icon and the new face of the DCEU. Even though Wonder Woman 1984 wasn’t as universally praised as her first solo film, there is still great admiration for Wonder Woman. Her popularity makes her the logical choice from WB and DC’s perspective to be at the forefront of Justice League 2‘s roster. However, it also is an understandable conclusion in-universe. She was responsible for recruiting some of the original Justice League members, so Diana Prince already has seniority and power in the group. The absences of Batman and Superman should mean that other DCEU heroes look to Wonder Woman for guidance, and her strong morals and incredible powers make her an ideal character to lead the next iteration of the team. Even if another superhero emerges as the Justice League’s leader, it is impossible to imagine Wonder Woman not being part of the roster.

Aquaman

The DCEU’s future Justice League roster is also sure to see Aquaman return for Justice League 2. Jason Momoa has helped transform the character from a pop-culture joke to one of the coolest superheroes around. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom should further this stance as Momoa dives deeper into Arthur Curry. On top of being a fan-favorite character, Aquaman is also a certified box office draw after his first solo film. As the king of Atlantis, some might argue that Aquaman could be a bit preoccupied to take part in future Justice League missions. However, his prominence is exactly why he’d likely lend a hand to save Earth from the next major threat. Aquaman already chose to do what was right and get involved in Justice League‘s Steppenwolf fight when he didn’t need to, but now that the seven seas are under his control, he should be willing to protect them from any new threats and work with the Justice League to do that if necessary.

Flash

It also makes sense that Flash will be part of the Justice League 2 cast. He’s had the smallest DCEU role of the suggested returning members, but WB and DC are still committed to him being part of the future. Ezra Miller is leading The Flash solo movie, which loosely adapts Flashpoint. The positive movement on his solo film proves that the studios want to make it work with Miller’s Flash. The speedster would give the next iteration of the Justice League roster some youth and continue the character’s trajectory after Justice League. Although his connection to the team primarily came from Batman, Flash returning for Justice League 2 could allow him to grow up a bit and become a bit more of a leader for the new recruits.

Supergirl

Justice League 2‘s cast is likely to include Sasha Calle’s Supergirl at this point. With Henry Cavill’s Superman future in doubt, it makes sense that the studios will want to fill his void with another similarly strong character. Supergirl can be Justice League 2‘s Superman replacement following her introduction in The Flash. It’s difficult to know exactly how the character would fit on the team considering her DCEU debut has yet to happen. But as long as audiences respond positively to Sasha Calle’s portrayal, there should be a spot on the DCEU’s future Justice League team for Supergirl.

Shazam

Another new member of the DCEU’s Justice League team should be Zachary Levi’s Shazam. He could join Justice League 2 and immediately be one of the team’s most powerful members, which is saying something considering who else might appear. Shazam is certainly well-liked among viewers but that has nothing to do with why he should join the Justice League. The DCEU has already confirmed Shazam and Superman know each other, and there are rumors he could meet Wonder Woman in Shazam: Fury of the Gods. This should give Shazam the inside track to being on Justice League 2‘s roster.

Batgirl

It also seems likely that Justice League 2‘s roster will include Leslie Grace’s Batgirl. Barbara Gordon’s DCEU debut will come in her solo film, which will happen after Ben Affleck’s Batman exits in The Flash. With Robert Pattinson’s Batman in a different universe and Michael Keaton’s Batman more suited for a mentor role than an active crime fighter, Batgirl could be Justice League 2‘s Dark Knight replacement. After battling Brendan Fraser’s Firefly in Batgirl, joining the next Justice League team can give Barbara a new challenge and show how valuable her skills can be on a team with god-like beings. This would further establish Batgirl as a major part of the DCEU’s future.

Green Lantern

Whenever Justice League 2 happens, it should be the place to bring one of Earth’s Green Lanterns to the DCEU. Justice League provided confirmation of Green Lanterns existing in the shared universe, but Earth’s current protector is unknown. WB and DC have been trying to make a solo film for years to no avail, and plans for an HBO Max series could kill the Green Lantern Corps movie. As a result, one or two of Hal Jordon, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, and Jessica Cruz need to be on the DCEU’s future Justice League team. Their duties protecting Earth and exploring the cosmos can give Justice League 2‘s roster someone connected to space, which could, in turn, open up the entire galaxy for other DCEU movies and shows to explore. Plus, if a solo movie is off the table, having Green Lantern on the superhero team can give the character a future.

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Cooper Hood is a news and feature writer for Screen Rant. He joined Screen Rant in late 2016 following a year-long stint with MCU Exchange, which came after first developing an MCU blog of his own. He graduated college in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Media & Public Communication, with a minor in Media Production. Cooper’s love for movies began by watching Toy Story and Lion King on repeat as a child, but it wasn’t until The Avengers that he took an invested interest in movies and the filmmaking process, leading him to discover the world of film journalism. Every year Cooper looks forward to seeing the latest blockbusters from the likes of Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, but also loves the rush to catch up on Oscar films near the end of the year. When he isn’t writing about or watching new releases, Cooper is a fantasy football obsessive and looking to expand his Blu-Ray collection – because physical media is still king! Follow Cooper on Twitter @MovieCooper.

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