Superman: Last Son (2011)

DCU Phase 1 Movie 2

Superman has spent his first year operating publicly and has rapidly transformed from an unbelievable phenomenon into a worldwide symbol of hope. Across Metropolis and beyond, people celebrate him as a savior who prevents disasters and protects lives without asking for anything in return. However, beneath the admiration, billionaire genius and LexCorp founder Lex Luthor quietly sees Superman as a threat to humanity’s future. Publicly presenting himself as a beloved philanthropist and protector of human progress, Lex begins funding growing “Humanity First” movements, arguing that humanity should never become dependent on an all-powerful alien. Clark Kent struggles with the weight of his abilities and the responsibility of deciding how much influence one person should have over the world. While Lois Lane investigates LexCorp’s hidden dealings and Jimmy Olsen captures the hopeful image of Superman the public loves, Lex secretly recruits wounded mercenary John Corben and transforms him into Metallo, a cybernetic super-soldier powered by a mysterious green meteorite. During Metallo’s assault on Metropolis, Superman experiences pain and weakness unlike anything he has felt before, exposing a dangerous vulnerability. Despite nearly being killed, Superman defeats Metallo through strategy and determination rather than lethal force, preserving Corben’s life. Lex erases all evidence linking himself to the attack, emerging with his reputation stronger than ever while Superman realizes enemies will target what makes him different. Post-Credits: Deep within a secured LexCorp research facility in Metropolis, classified files on Kryptonite and Superman disappear from encrypted servers. Security alarms activate as a dark figure steps into the red light, revealing Batman before he vanishes back into the shadows.

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