Since his DCEU debut, Henry Cavill's Superman has failed to be the beacon of hope that the character should be - but his return is fixing that.
Cavill's return as Superman clearly hints that a [Man of Steel 2 could be happening](https://screenrant.com/is-man-of-steel-2-in-development/), with rumors of the project's development having started up again recently. [Superman's DCEU future](https://screenrant.com/henry-cavill-superman-dceu-future-details/) will feature a hero that is a "beacon of hope," but what projects will he actually be in? Superman can and should struggle, but his struggle should be about dealing with the expectations that the world has placed on him. While Cavill did portray the character in several other films, including [Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice](https://screenrant.com/tag/batman-v-superman/) and [Justice League](https://screenrant.com/tag/justice-league/), the actor seemingly left the franchise due to contract negotiations and production troubles brought on due to mixed reception. [Man of Steel](https://screenrant.com/tag/man-of-steel/), Henry Cavill's Superman kicked off the DCEU, promising to be the franchise's equivalent to Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man. Alongside this picture is a caption hinting at the future of Cavill's Superman in the DCEU, making this much more than a behind-the-scenes picture.