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Superman: Legacyhas indirectly caused the cancellation ofSuperman & Lois.Starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch, the CW series has been considered one of the best Superman adaptations. However, the series faced an unexpected end ahead of the release of its fourth season.
CW’s Brad Schwartz shared insight into the abrupt cancellation of the show in a recent interview with The Wrap, as he revealed that Warner Bros. canceled the series to eliminate potential competition for James Gunn’s upcoming film.
James Gunn’sSuperman: LegacyCausedSuperman & Lois’Cancellation
The CW network premiered the DC-inspired superhero showSuperman & Loisin 2021, and the series successfully continued for three seasons, with the fourth and final season of the show expected to be released this fall.
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CW’sBrad Schwartzshared in a recent interview withThe Wrapthat it has been one of the most successful shows on the network. However, despite its notable success, it was announced in November 2023 that the upcoming season 4 will be its final season.
The abrupt cancellation of the show was surprising for fans. During his interview with The Wrap, CW’s president of entertainment, Brad Schwartz also shared that the decision to cancel the popular superhero series came from Warner Bros.
“They don’t want a competing Superman product in the marketplace,”he said, suggesting that the studio does not want any potential competition forJames Gunn’supcoming movieSuperman: Legacy.However, the decision to prioritize James Gunn’s upcoming film over popular projects raises significant questions, particularly when compared to the treatment of other characters like Batman.
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Fans Question Warner Bros. Double Standards For PrioritizingSuperman: Legacy
Fans of the CW seriesSuperman & Loishave expressed their frustration with Warner Bros.’ decision to prioritize James Gunn’sSuperman: Legacyover the beloved show. Digital creator and producerAdam Hlavacvoiced his disappointment on Twitter, asserting thatSuperman & Loisstands as one of the finest superhero series.
“This is dumb,”he said, criticizing the decision to cancel the show while allowing concurrent Batman and Joker projects to proceed, highlighting what he sees as a double standard in treatment. Hlavac’s tweet succinctly captures the sentiments of many fans who are unhappy with the cancellation ofSuperman & Loisin favor ofSuperman: Legacy.
They question why Warner Bros. is seemingly eager to cancel non-DCU projects while simultaneously supporting other Elseworld projects like Matt Reeves’Batmanand Todd Phillips’Joker. Moreover, fans have pointed out historical precedents that contradict Warner Bros.’ current actions.
Meanwhile, Matt Reeves' Batman and Joker, Todd Phillips' Joker, and the DCU versions of Batman and Joker will all exist at the same time?
Come on, man, SUPERMAN & LOIS is one of the best Superman projects out there. This is dumb.https://t.co/XcV3KDo9LB
— 🎥 Adam Hlaváč 💿 (@adamhlavac)August 10, 2025
WB and Gunn just don’t want a repeat of 2006 where they had SUPERMAN RETURNS In theaters and it didn’t click with audiences. Meanwhile Smallville was having its best season to date and we all agreed that Welling was the better Superman.pic.twitter.com/oQAcbbxKDY
— Anthony Perez (@Darth_mischief)June 22, 2025
@JamesGunnI’m very excited for your Superman Legacy sir, BUT in a world with great Superman alternative stories like Superman & Lois & animated My Adventures with Superman, can they not still continue in an elseworld capacity possibly?
— Samuel Leggett Jr @ #TIFF2024 (@SuperSel0320)June 02, 2025
🤦 Totally agree, this decision is dumbThey have an amazing ongoing seriesCharacters that connect with the audienceStories that deliver the feels, intensity, and excitement
I love Superman & Lois, I wish they could let it continue
— kadosho (@kadosho)July 28, 2025
Because G*nn isnt directing any of those Batman movies, hes directing a Superman film and hes very insecure thats why.
— Cavillrine 🦋 (@softcavilly)June 19, 2025
Batman gets treated with such love while superman gets pushed to the side. Superman is the definitive superhero. Many people around the world think of Superman first when thinking of a superhero.
— Carlos Dávila (@_carlosss_13)June 25, 2025
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They highlightedSmallville, a previous Superman project, continued to air even after the release ofSuperman Returns,suggesting that such cancellations are not standard practice. However, others also shared how the film did not perform well whileSmallvillewas doing pretty great, suggesting that the studio might want to prevent the same thing from happening again.
In essence, fans are questioning the consistency of Warner Bros.’ decision-making process and expressing their dissatisfaction with what they perceive as unfair treatment towardsSuperman & Loisin comparison to other DC projects.
Superman: Legacyis set to release on June 07, 2025.
Superman & Loisis available on Max. Season 4 is expected to release in Fall 2024.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
