Stories by @matthewsimmons

World’s Finest (2016)

Focusing on Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman in present day. Experimenting on Kal’s ship in Man of Steel signaled Brainiac to Earth. He is the main villain however the film will also deal with the US looking at Superman and other “heroes” and deciding how to handle them. Batman won’t trust Superman in the first half of the film. Brainiac will help create Metallo who joins in the end fight. The film will end with Bruce researching other metahumans and we will get teases of Flash & Aquaman.

The Flash (2015)

Barry’s origin in the DC Cinematic Universe. Flash faces off with the Rogues led by Captain Cold.

The Batman (2015)

Batman reboot in my version of the DC Cinematic Universe. Older Batman with story inspired by the Arkham games and the Death in the Family storyline. Will feature many villains and the Bat family.

Wonder Woman (2014)

Same film but three years earlier with a slightly different cast.

Man of Steel (2013)

This is the Superman film I would’ve done to kick of the DC Cinematic Universe. Set in present day and inspired by the New 52 Superman. Starts with baby Kal-El landing on earth and being found by the Kents. We move through the years with them until they are killed in a car crash. Clark sells the farm and moves to Metropolis where he starts working at the Planet. He forms a relationship with Lois and investigates Glen. After showing himself to the world he agrees to let Lex and the other scientists take a look at him. Bloodsport works for Glen and finds out about Kryptonite. He attempts to kill Superman but fails.

Sam Raimi’s The Batman 3 (2007)

The conclusion to Raimi’s Batman trilogy.

Sam Raimi’s The Batman 2 (2004)

Second film in Raimi’s trilogy.

Sam Raimi’s The Batman (2002)

If Sam Raimi had made a Batman trilogy instead of Spider-Man.

Snyder’s The Avengers (2012)

Switching MCU and DCEU directors.

Jon Favreau’s Man of Steel (2013)

Favreau kicks off the DCEU.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

The film would open with Tyranus and his assassin, Grievus, having kidnapped the chancellor. We then realize they are above Tatooine. Anakin wakes up from a nightmare of his mother with Tyranus. He goes with Obi-Wan to check it out. Darth Tyranus murders his mother and the husband before fighting the Jedi. Tyranus knocks Kenobi out and then Anakin defeats him. He hears a voice telling him to kill him and he does. Obi-Wan wakes up and the two Jedi engage in a space battle above the sand planet before boarding the destroyer. They fight Grievus who flees and save the chancellor. Kenobi will return to Mandalore to help Bo-Katan defeat Maul. Kenobi will kill Jango Fett while there. He will fight Maul who tells him what he knows about Anakin. Maul will be defeated and arrested. Ahsoka be introduced as Anakin’s apprentice. She will be tasked with guarding Padmé and faces off against Grievus, killing him in the process. Ahsoka will leave with Rex and other clones later to join Kenobi on Mandalore. They will pick up Maul. The rest of the film will follow most the original, Anakin has visions that Padmé will die in childbirth, leading him to the dark side. He will save Palpatine from Mace Windu before hunting down the Jedi. Order 66 happens. Like in CW Ahsoka saves Rex. Yoda fights Sidious. Padmé goes to Anakin and tries to turn him back. When she sees he is gone she attempts to kill him. He force chokes her before Obi-Wan shows up.

Star Wars: Defenders of Peace

During the Clone Wars. Anakin will complete his training with Obi Wan during the film. Anakin and Padmé will have a secret love affair and marry by the end. They would actually marry on Tatooine with his mother and her new husband present. We would explore Mandalore and introduce Satine, a former flame of Kenobi that would respark. Jango would be the leader of the Watch in this version and along with Maul attempt to overthrow Satine. The film would end with him doing so and murdering Satine. Meanwhile, Darth Sidious would have a new apprentice, Darth Tyranus, leader of the separatists. He would battle Anakin and nearly kill him before being stopped by Yoda, his former Master.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

If Lucas had produced but had others write and direct the trilogy. Obi Wan would be the protagonist, Anakin would be older when discovered, Qui-Gon would have a smaller role as Kenobi’s old master, Kenobi has just became a Jedi Knight, Jar Jar would be serious and talk normal, Romance would be hinted at between Padmé and both Anakin and Obi Wan. Maul would kill Qui Gon followed by Kenobi cutting off his legs and him falling down a giant hole, however he would found by Jango Fett at the end. Fett would be introduced as well as young Boba and the clones. Kenobi would start the film doing an investigation that would lead him to finding them much like in the original 2nd film. In a lot of ways this would combined elements from both episodes 1&2.

Nolan’s The Amazing Spider-Man Trilogy

If Nolan had made The Amazing Spider-Man trilogy instead of his Batman films. First film in 2010, second in 2013, and final film in 2017. More grounded, realistic, and dark. First film would be an origin story set in high school much like TASM we got. However, the main villain would be Vulture who works with The Kingpin, the secondary villain. Tinkerer would also be in the film and helps Vulture with his suit. Norman would be introduced and we do find out he is sick. Vulture would kill Captain Stacy and Urich. The film would end with Peter showing up at the Bugle and speaking to Brant. Film two would open with HS graduation and move into college. Norman would become Goblin aka the main villain. He would be searching for a cure to his sickness and of course die with his own glider at the end but not before murdering Gwen. The secondary villain of the film would be Richard Fisk. Shocker will be working for The Rose and the opening fight will be against him. The third film would feature Kraven as the main villain hired by Harry to kill Spider-Man who has been retired for the past three years. During this time Black Cat has came into the picture in NYC and Mysterio is a new villain, the secondary antagonist of the film working for The Kingpin who breaks out of prison.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Favorite film. If Tarantino had to have a completely different cast.

DCEU Batman Characters

Ones that have been established are in place.

Iron Man (1998)

If the MCU had started 10 years earlier in 1998.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian (1988)

Season 1 of Mando as a film in 1988.

Spider-Man Returns

If I was able to make my version of Spider-Man 4 which would kick off a new trilogy.

This Is The End (2003)

If This Is The End came out 10 years earlier and was a Happy Madison production.