While Justice League: The Snyder Cut is on the way to HBO Max, it seems unlikely that we’ll get another movie featuring that team for a while. After all, Warner Bros. needs to get fans and moviegoers invested in the DC Extended Universe again before trying to sell them on a team-up that big, but it doesn’t mean we can’t see smaller pairings in the meantime.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to take a look at ten different team-ups between individual characters we’re hoping to see in this shared world over the coming years. 

The Flash will pair Ezra Miller’s Scarlet Speedster up with Michael Keaton’s Batman 1989, but there are a lot of other duos who we’d love to see receive the spotlight. Some are well-known for fighting side-by-side in the comics, while others are a little more…unconventional (and they’re not all heroes).

To take a look at our top choices, all you guys need to do is click on the “Next” button below!
 

10. Green Arrow/Green Lantern

Green Lantern and the Flash is an iconic pairing (we’ll get to them, don’t worry), but an equally famous team-up is Green Lantern and Green Arrow. These two have had a number of adventures together over the years, with Neal Adams’ take on the duo, as they tackled a number of societal issues in the 1970s, being perhaps the most famous and a great basis for a movie. 

Honestly, it’s a shame Arrow was never able to head down this route, but with that show now at an end, it seems inevitable that we’ll see a new live-action Green Arrow on screen before long. 

If that does happen, this team-up is a must, and tackling today’s issues in a similar way to Adams would be a smart move (especially if the DCEU uses the John Stewart Green Lantern).
 

9. Superman/Shazam

Henry Cavill’s Superman future is unclear, but Shazam! confirmed that the Man of Steel has met this magically charged superhero. With Black Adam also on the way to the DCEU, a clash between him and Shazam is inevitable, but Warner Bros. needs to throw Superman into the mix as well. 

It would make this crossover a true event movie, and exploring Superman’s vulnerability to magic would no doubt result in an interesting new take on the character we haven’t seen before.

The risk with this, of course, is that Zachary Levi would be overshadowed by the star power of Cavill and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, but providing he can hold his own, this would be epic. Ultimately, while there would be three characters in play here, it’s that dynamic between Superman and Shazam we’d really love to take a deeper dive into as it’s always been great in the comics.
 

8. Huntress/Power Girl

On the “New 52” version of Earth-2, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman were slaughtered by Darkseid when he invaded Earth, and Huntress was the daughter of Batman and Catwoman (serving as Robin). Power Girl, meanwhile, was better known as Supergirl on her planet, but both adopted new identities when they found themselves transported to the main DC Universe.

This backstory could be covered in a movie – the differences between realities would be fascinating to explore – or completely changed (we did meet a Huntress in Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey, remember), but pairing up these two has a lot of potential either way, and their dynamic would be a fun one.

Using the Mary Elizabeth Winstead version would also give that character another chance on sceeen.
 

7. Batgirl/Nightwing

Joel Schumacher tried and failed to further explore the Batman universe in his critically panned movies, and both Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan left many of the Caped Crusader’s allies on the shelf in their respective takes on the Dark Knight. With any luck, that’s now going to change.

While there’s been no movement on that long-delayed Nightwing movie, some sort of Batgirl project is said to be in the works, with Michael Keaton’s version of Bruce Wayne set to serve as a mentor.

Pairing these two up feels like a smart move, though, both because they’ve been romantically involved and the fact they’re former Batman sidekicks now looking to step out of his shadow. The Arkham games briefly touched on this dynamic, and there are plenty of comics to pick ideas from.
 

6. Superman/Wonder Woman

A few years ago, DC Comics controversially decided to have Superman and Wonder Woman explore a romantic relationship, though it was something that didn’t last particularly long, 

In the comic books, the fear that these two beings will one day turn on humanity is a very real issue, and this could be the perfect team-up for Patty Jenkins’ planned Wonder Woman 3. We’re not sure where that would leave Lois Lane, of course, but the romantic side of things could be left out. 

Regardless, we’ve never really got to see the dynamic between these two explored on screen, and while that could change in Justice League: The Snyder Cut, it deserves to be fully explored.
 

5. The Flash/Green Lantern

Around a decade ago, we were all getting excited about the prospect of potentially seeing Ryan Reynolds’ Green Lantern team up with the then rumoured top choice to play the Flash, Bradley Cooper.

It goes without saying that it didn’t happen, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t! Hal Jordan and Barry Allen are firm friends, and they’ve embarked in many a team-up over the years (it’s never not fun seeing what the Fastest Man Alive comes up with when he borrows his pal’s power ring). 

Who knows, perhaps on his trip through the Multiverse, Ezra Miller’s Scarlet Speedster could meet up with Reynolds’ version of Green Lantern? That would be unexpected, and a whole heap of fun.
 

4. The Joker/Lex Luthor

It’s not just heroes we want to see team-up, you know! As of right now, it seems unlikely either Jared Leto or Jesse Eisenberg will return as the DCEU’s Joker and Lex Luthor, but we’re sure the characters will be rebooted before long, and when that does happen, let’s finally have these two share the screen.

Batman and Superman’s greatest enemies, the prospect of the Clown Prince of Crime and Luthor forming an uneasy alliance to take out the World’s Finest heroes is impossible not to be excited by.

At this point, it’s kind of nuts that we’ve never had a fully comic accurate take on The Joker on the big screen, while Lex donning his power suit is similarly long overdue. Heck, if this leads to another Batman and Superman team-up (perhaps with Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight), then sign us up now!
 

3. Deadshot/Harley Quinn

We obviously had a taste of this in the first Suicide Squad movie, but Will Smith’s busy schedule means he won’t be reuniting with Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad.

That’s a real shame, and something we hope changes in the not too distant future. Pairing Harley up with the Birds of Prey didn’t work for everyone, but revisiting the chemistry these two had in Focus would likely result in both a great team-up movie and a box office hit for Warner Bros. 

We’re not sure what the premise of this movie could be, but David Ayder’s Suicide Squad was supposed to explore a possible romance between them, so that might be a decent place to start. 
 

2. The Flash/The Flash

One of Crisis on Infinite Earths‘ best moments came when Ezra Miller made a surprise appearance as the big screen Fastest Man Alive. Meeting the small screen Barry Allen means the movie version now knows that the Multiverse exists and also has the inspiration for naming himself “The Flash.”

With Miller’s Flash set to travel through the Multiverse in his 2022 movie, it would make sense for these two to be reunited, even if it’s only briefly. Honestly, it’s too good an opportunity to miss! 

Rumours are swirling that The Flash only has a couple more seasons left, and if this cameo/team-up could tie into the events of the series finale, then that would be a smart, epic diversion for Grant Gustin’s version of the DC Comics superhero. Now, we just need to keep pretty much everything crossed.
 

1. Batman/Robin

The prospect of another Batman and Robin team-up after the last horrendous effort probably sends a shiver down your spine, but the two characters being together in a movie still has the chance to be something special. The Batman franchise could effortlessly reinvent their dynamic too. 

Whether it’s exploring the Caped Crusader’s relationship with the first Robin (Dick Grayson, who later becomes Nightwing), Jason Todd (who eventually “dies” and returns as the villainous and violent vigilante, The Red Hood), or most interestingly, his son Damian Wayne, it would be awesome to see, and something fans would definitely be on board with.

The concept of Batman taking a child into battle may be a hard sell, but we’re sure Matt Reeves could come up with an idea that resonates with modern audiences and does Robin justice.
 

Marvel’s Avengers sees Earth’s Mightiest Heroes reassemble to battle A.I.M. and M.O.D.O.K., and both prove to be more than a match for the superhero team. While the game ends in a way which sets the stage for what comes next, there are plenty of hints along the way about what fans can expect from a possible sequel, including who the lead villain will end up being. 

With that in mind, we’re now taking a closer look at ten possible bad guys the team could face next time around, based on both what’s revealed in the game and good old-fashioned speculation. 

The Avengers have one heck of a rogues gallery, but we’ve chosen these specific villains because of what they could bring to a video game setting (and how much fun it would be to battle them). 

To take a look at our top picks, click on the “Next” button below (possible spoilers do follow).
 

10. Ultron

We meet Hank Pym in Marvel’s Avengers, but thanks to A.I.M., if he tries to change size, he’ll die. 

That’s bound to have pushed the one-time Ant-Man to the edge, but he’s been focusing his efforts on repurposing A.I.M. tech to create a robotic assistant. There aren’t any Ultron hints just yet, but it definitely feels like things could head in that direction, with Hank potentially heading down a villainous path.

The advantage to a villain like this, of course, is that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes can be pitted against Ultron’s robot army, something which should be as much fun as bashing A.I.M.’s forces.
 

9. H.A.M.M.E.R.

By the time the game reaches its end, S.H.I.E.L.D. has been reformed, but it’s clearly going to take some time for the world to put their faith in them following the harrowing events of A-Day. 

The emergence of a rival unit like H.A.M.M.E.R. has a tonne of potential, and while we doubt it would be led by Norman Osborn, there are other possible villains who could take his place (maybe even a returning M.O.D.O.K. as we never actually see him die following the final battle). 

Regardless of whose in charge, if this leads to the introduction of the Dark Avengers, even better! 
 

8. The Kree

M.O.D.O.K. unexpectedly takes charge of a Kree Sentinel during his final confrontation with The Avengers, and a mid-credits scene shows some sort of probe being shot from that into outer space. 

Common sense says that’s being used to alert the Kree, something that could very well bring them to Earth…or send Earth’s Mightiest Heroes into the cosmos. Either option is massively exciting, especially if it leads to a loose adaptation of the classic Kree/Skrull War from the comic books. 

Pitting The Avengers against Kree technology would also be a big upgrade from A.I.M.’s forces. 
 

7. Masters Of Evil

There have been a number of iterations of the Masters of Evil, and Crystal Dynamics could quite literally take their pick when it comes to which comic book villains assemble to take on The Avengers. 

Usually, their main motive is to defeat or humiliate Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and past leaders have included both Baron Zemos, Ultron, the Mandarin, Klaw, Doctor Octopus, Egghead, the Crimson Cowl, Machinesmith, Whirlwind, the Hood, Jonas Harrow, Max Fury and Lightmaster. We’d be happy to see any one of them take charge, especially as they could all be reinvented for the game.

Plus, this would be the ideal place for the Abomination to make his return to target The Hulk.
 

6. Thunderbolts

While the world now knows that The Avengers aren’t evil, it probably wouldn’t take much for the public to root for a superhero team who weren’t involved with the catastrophe which took place on A-Day.

That’s where the Thunderbolts could come in; introduced as a replacement of sorts for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, players could be given the opportunity to actually take control of them too, only for it to later be revealed that they’re villains posing as superheroes (just like in the comic books). 

This could actually tie into the aforementioned Masters of Evil perfectly, and make for a fun story.
 

5. The Inhumans

Terrigen was obviously a massive part of Marvel’s Avengers, though its origins were never fully explored. There were certainly hints with that Kree Sentinel appearing, but a sequel has the opportunity to take a deep dive into who and what the Inhumans are and what that means for these heroes.

Arriving on Earth to potentially take their fellow Inhumans “home” to Attilan, Ms. Marvel could find herself stuck in the middle of the two teams, and it would be even better if it means players are able to take control of Black Bolt and company (just imagine being able to unleash his formidable powers).

While we’re sure they would eventually team-up, the Inhumans could make great antagonists to start with.
 

4. Doctor Doom

While Doctor Doom is a Fantastic Four villain, there’s no reason to suspect that he would be off limits to Crystal Dynamics for the Marvel’s Avengers sequel. Taking the team to Latveria would be a blast, and battling Doombots of varying power would make for a nice substitute for A.I.M.

Beyond that, there’s probably a great story which could be told if The Avengers were to invade a sovereign nation, and giving this sequel an even greater international feel really wouldn’t hurt.

Doom is one of the Marvel Universe’s greatest villains, so it would be great to see him get his due here, especially if it coincides with him making his Marvel Cinematic Universe arrival as well. 
 

3. Kang The Conqueror

Time-travel was mentioned in the mid-credits scene, and if Crystal Dynamics can effectively breathe new life into M.O.D.O.K., then the same could no doubt be the case for Kang the Conqueror too.

The prospect of travelling through time as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is a thrilling one – just picture revisiting World War II as Captain America – and that global “War Table” could be replaced for one that allows players to pick which time period they want to visit for various missions. 

Kang is a great villain, and one we haven’t seen anywhere near enough of on screen thus far.
 

2. Black Order

Sent to Earth by Thanos to weaken Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, we got to know the Black Order in Avengers: Infinity War, but they didn’t receive anywhere near as much screentime as they deserved.

For the most part, they were overlooked in that movie, and so a game like this could really do them justice and flesh out their respective story arcs. Each of them would make for great boss battles too, something the first game definitely would have benefited from utilising more often. 

Of course, if we’re getting the Black Order, there’s a certain someone who should join them…
 

1. Thanos

Yes, we’ve seen plenty of the Mad Titan on the big screen, but that doesn’t mean a new spin couldn’t be put on him in a sequel to Marvel’s Avengers. After all, there are plenty of stories to pick from to base this game off, and the Infinity Stones are always a fun concept to play around with. 

Having to track them down in heist-style missions could be a blast, and a nice way to shake things up in a sequel and potentially move away from some of the concepts introduced in the first game.

There’s a reason Thanos is so beloved, and upgrading Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with cosmic tech should be epic…particularly if it ends up involving the Infinity Stones in some way, shape, or form.