Rumors of Superman appearing in Black Adam have been swirling online ever since Dwayne Johnson referred to Cavill as the “Superman of our generation” in one of his recent interviews. Fans were almost certain that Cavill’s Superman will be in the film, either as a cameo during the movie, or a part of the end-credits scene. These rumors would perhaps have been one of the biggest draws for DCEU fans to watch the film in theaters, but the leaked video has ruined the surprise.

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Several posts popped up on Twitter and TikTok on that included the leaked video of the Black Adam post-credits scene. Many of these videos have since been deleted, as reported by Variety. The scene begins with Johnson’s Black Adam talking to Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller about the forces that could stop him. At this point, Cavill’s Superman steps out from a veil of smoke and says, “It’s been a while since anyone’s made the world this nervous.” The scene is indicative of a potential fight between the two characters in the future, but more importantly, Cavill’s return as the Man of Steel in the DCEU.

Similar leaks have occurred in the past with big-name films, but this does not look good for Warner Bros. Ever since the debacle with Zack Snyder’s Justice League, fans have been asking for Snyder’s DCEU to be revived. In that universe, Cavill is Superman, but Warner Bros. rejected all claims of bringing the actor back to portray the role. When Black Adam’s promotions first began, Johnson was constantly vocal about his vision for the DCEU, and it included Cavill. So, many fans have hoped that Johnson would set the universe back on track, and the Black Adam post-credits scene has offered many fans hope once again.

Since the video leaked on social media, Warner Bros. has been working with Twitter and TikTok to ensure that it is removed. Most social media users will not be able to find the video online anymore, and if a post does contain a link to it, it now reads “this media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner.”

Black Adam is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 21, 2022.

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Source: Variety