It wasn’t all that long ago when fans couldn’t even conceive that theirfavorite superheroeswould all be getting movies made about them, let alone the idea of a cinematic universe allowing them to crossover with one another. The only problem is that those interconnected universes can only go so far, because of complicated rights issues and studio agendas. But it’s fun to dream, and a new fan trailer for a “what if” movie pittingMarvel against DCshows us just how fun things could be if there were no boundaries.
The gang over atScreen Ranthas just released a new supercut to their YouTube channel, showcasing the heroes of the Marvel Universe fighting against those in the DC Universe. The video, titled simply and appropriatelyMarvel vs DC, is enough to get any fans blood pumping and is very well done. This is something that is never going to actually happen, but this type of thing makes it really hard not to wish it could.
The video uses footage from seemingly every superhero movie and TV show that has been made in the last ten years, making this a massive universe to play in. We see Supergirl doing battle with Doctor Strange, Hawkeye fighting Green Arrow and The Hulk fighting everyone. What is also interesting is that because they are using characters from the DC TV shows, theMarvel Netflix series, the FoxX-Menmovies and current MCU andDCEU movies, this would be a huge, ridiculous, multi-studio project. The cast list alone would make the upcomingAvengers: Infinity Warlook like a joke.
On the movie side of things, something like this would never, ever happen for various reasons. Not the least of which is that Marvel can’t even get theX-Menback from Fox, let alone working out a complex deal with Warner Bros. as well. However, on the comic book side of things, this type of thing has been done before. In 2003, Marvel and DC partnered for the limited seriesJLA/Avengers. Just to get your blood pumping a bit more, here is a description of that series.
“In an attempt to spare theMarvel Universefrom destruction at the hands of exiled Oan, Krona, The Grandmaster strikes a deal to pit his own enemies, The Avengers, against the Justice League. However, when Batman and Captain America disrupt The Grandmaster’s game, existence is dramatically altered - compelling The Justice League and The Avengers to cooperate before the merged reality rips both universes to shreds.”
For now, us comic book fans will just have to be happy that we have a ton ofsuperhero movies comingout over the next few years. If you really need your Marvel vs DC fix, you can pick upJLA/Avengers, or watch this video over and over again. Be sure to check out theMarvel vs DCsupercut for yourself below.
