Summary
I am excited about the fact that theMarvel Cinematic Universecan do a version ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticewithHenry CavillandBen Affleck. DC is going through a major transition period, moving on from the old DC Extended Universe to James Gunn’s new DC Universe.I thought Gunn’s work at Marvel was fantastic, leading to some of thebest MCU movieswith the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Likewise, I have enjoyed his work at DC withThe Suicide SquadandPeacemaker, which makes me very excited about his new DCU.
However, I am sad to see some of my favorite DCEU actors go. I understand that the DCU needs to separate itself from the DCEU after many years of controversies and an awful final year of DCEU releases at the box office. With DC letting go of great talent,I’m sure the MCU could use some of the DCEU’s biggest stars, keeping them in the superhero game. Two of DC’s most popular recent actors are Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck, and I thinkfuture MCU moviescould include both, with a chance for Marvel’s version ofBatman V Superman.
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Cavill and Affleck’s most famous superhero roles come from the DCEU. Cavill started the shared universe in 2013 withMan of Steel, though the actor would spend years away from the franchise as executives put his Superman on the back burner. As for Affleck, the star played Batman in the DCEU. Due to multiple behind-the-scenes reasons, Affleck never got to lead a Batman solo movie. The duo first worked together in 2016’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, where they fought. Then, the two teamed up with other heroes in 2017’sJustice League.
While I was not a fan ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I liked seeing Cavill and Affleck together, and the MCU could give me that again. Before joining DC as Batman, Affleck played Matt Murdock in the non-MCUDaredevilmovie back in 2003. This year,Deadpool & Wolverinesaw Cavill join the MCU as a Wolverine variant, appearing in an exciting cameo opposite Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool. Though Jennifer Garner’s Elektra claimed that Affleck’s Daredevil was dead in the movie, the multiverse allows forAffleck to come back as a Daredevil variant and fight Cavill’s Wolverine in the MCU.
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The MCU could make its own version ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceby taking a page from Marvel Comics. Earlier this year, Daredevil and Wolverine had quite a bloody fight. The encounter happened in the Daredevil run that started in 2023, inDaredevil #7, whereMatt Murdock fought Wolverine after he became possessed by one of the Seven Deadly Sins— Wrath, of course. What then ensued was one hell of a fight that took up most of the issue. At the end of it, Wolverine is victorious, with Daredevil admitting he is “Too strong. Too tough. Too vicious.”
If the MCU were to get Cavill’s Wolverine and Affleck’s Daredevil together, a similar fight scene would be sure to have fans cheering in theaters. Based on the comic book’s outcome,Cavill’s Wolverine would most likely also end up being the winnerif he fought with Affleck’s Daredevil, which would be a nice flip on their DCEU dynamic. InBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Affleck’s Batman was ultimately the winner of his fight with Cavill’s Superman, using gadgets and Kryptonite to achieve the result. In the MCU, the strongest character of the two could finally win.
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I think having Cavill’s Wolverine fight Affleck’s is too good of an opportunity for Marvel to pass on. It’s not every day that an MCU movie can feature two of DC’s most popular actors as Marvel heroes. Thepositive reaction toDeadpool & Wolverine’s joke regarding how “the studio down the street” treated Cavilland how Marvel would treat him better shows that fans would get a kick out of the meta moment of having Cavill and Affleck share the screen in the MCU. Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool could even be involved somehow to provide hilarious commentary on the fight.
I don’t think Cavill will become the MCU’s Wolverine, as hisDeadpool & Wolverinecameo was most likely a nod to fans like John Krasinki’s Reed Richards inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, due to the positive reaction from fans, I thinkMarvel could consider bringing the Cavillerine back forAvengers: Secret Wars. The movie will feature several MCU and multiverse characters, making it the perfect place for a quick meeting and fight betweenHenry Cavill’s Wolverine andBen Affleck’s Daredevil, giving the MCU itsBatman V Superman.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Cast
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice features the iconic clash between Gotham’s Dark Knight, played by Ben Affleck, and Metropolis’s Man of Steel, portrayed by Henry Cavill. As these two heroes confront each other, a looming threat endangers humanity, setting the stage for larger challenges ahead in the DC Extended Universe.
Daredevil
Daredevil is a 2003 film featuring Ben Affleck as Matt Murdock, a lawyer blinded as a child who becomes the vigilante Daredevil. Utilizing his heightened senses, he battles crime in Hell’s Kitchen, facing off against villains such as Bullseye, portrayed by Colin Farrell, and crime lord Kingpin, played by Michael Clarke Duncan.
Deadpool & Wolverine
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Avengers: Secret Wars
Avengers: Secret Wars is an anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as the finale of The Multiverse Saga. Scheduled for release in December 2027, the film’s plot remains under wraps, fueling curiosity about its role in the expansive Marvel narrative.
