This Upcoming Non-Marvel/DC Superhero Movie Is Exactly What The Genre Needs Right Now

The superhero genre is in danger of stagnating, but the long-awaited Spawn movie could be the key to renewal. The character, created by Todd McFarlane, holds the record for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series. The series follows Al Simmons, a Marine who, after being betrayed and murdered on a mission, makes a deal with the devil to return as a super-powered hellspawn, determined to take revenge on his killers. One of the best-known comic book antiheroes, the story thrives by pushing its violence and mature themes beyond the comfortable limits of its competitors at Marvel and DC. With the Spawn reboot movie slated for a 2025 release date, Marvel and DC has some promising cinematic competition.