Like DC Studios, CW is also on the clear path of revamping as the demand of the race to sustain in the huge competition. Nexstar Media Group’s CW has offered several DC shows including Superman & Lois but the company announced the cancelation of the show ahead of its season 4 premiere.
Certainly, Superman & Lois has been one of the biggest hits from the network. However, the executive decision to keep the show for an extended run with a few more seasons was not exclusive to CW. Fans are not very happy with the cancelation of the show as it has created an online debate immediately.
The Reason Behind Warner Bros. Scrapping Superman & Lois
The CW series Superman & Lois is heading toward its fourth and final season. However, the concern surrounding the show remained as there will not be another season for the hit show based on DC comics.
Speaking with TheWrap, the CW’s president of entertainment, Brad Schwartz revealed that the decision to cancel the show was not particularly in the hands of the network as the characters are owned by Warner Brothers. As DC boss James Gunn’s highly anticipated DC flick Superman: Legacy is slated for 2025 release, Warner Brothers does not want Superman property competing with the upcoming film.
“They don’t want a competing Superman product in the marketplace,” Schwartz said.
Schwartz further revealed that the fourth season of the show will be of the highest quality. “I watched the first episode last night, and it’s going to make you cry,” he said. Further, he promised a satisfying ending to the fan-favorite show.
Fans Are Concerned About Batman 2’s Fate After Superman & Lois Was Canceled
Following WB’s scrapping of the series, fans immediately showed concern about Matt Reeves’ upcoming Batman 2. The outskirt DC movie might see the wrath of the studio despite the huge success The Batman received with both critical and commercial applause.
WB has not changed at all.
— Tevye Colstock (@TJUC123) February 18, 2024
Yall also should be worried about the batman 2
And we said this before https://t.co/67uKGF9psB pic.twitter.com/8YwOSLpxYD
— Movies And Games Related (@HOUSEOFEL38) February 17, 2024
We are NOT getting The Batman 2 😂😂 https://t.co/Dvn11XNKGy pic.twitter.com/yv6Zk4FGJb
— azi | ATREIDES 🗣🗣 (@azibohh) February 18, 2024
And people actually believe that the Batman 2 isn’t at risk. https://t.co/DVIgV3lOyj
— Aaron Fischer – My Review (@ReviewFischer) February 18, 2024
Reason why I believe, In my Opinion, The Batman 2 will be cancelled for similar reasons. https://t.co/GKEQehfXWd
— Hope (@S_For_Hope_) February 17, 2024
Me, watching the production status of the "definitely still in development" The Batman 2 https://t.co/72i4OKxFkN pic.twitter.com/xGxGrXZxJj
— Drü 🜃 (@drewexmachina) February 17, 2024
The 2022 movie, The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne grossed over $772.2 million at the global box office. But as The Flash director, Andrés Muschietti is set to direct Brave and the Bold, mainline DC might go after the outskirt movie, as per the concern evolving among fans.
The Batman is available to stream on Max.
