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Joe Manganiello Joins Zack Snyder in Posting DCEU Content, Sparking Fan Confusion
The actor's Deathstroke post has some wondering about the future of the scrapped DCEU projects.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 5:52pm
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Joe Manganiello, known for his role as Deathstroke in the DCEU, has joined director Zack Snyder in posting throwback content from the previous DC shared universe. This has sparked confusion and debate among fans, who are wondering if there's any chance the scrapped DCEU projects could be revived, despite the new DCU being in the works under James Gunn's leadership.
Why it matters
The DCEU was a divisive era for DC fans, with Zack Snyder's vision being a particular point of contention. While the Snyder Cut of Justice League was eventually released, many of Snyder's planned sequels were canceled. Manganiello's post has reignited hopes among some fans that the studio may reconsider revisiting the previous DCEU, even as the new DCU takes shape.
The details
Manganiello posted a clip of himself as Deathstroke on Instagram, prompting a flurry of comments from fans eager to see the character return. Deathstroke was introduced in the theatrical version of Justice League, but his role was significantly expanded in Zack Snyder's cut of the film. However, the Ben Affleck-led Batman movie that was to feature Deathstroke was ultimately scrapped, leaving Manganiello's tenure as the character relatively brief.
- Manganiello posted the Deathstroke clip on his Instagram on February 24, 2026.
The players
Joe Manganiello
An American actor known for his roles in True Blood and the Magic Mike films, as well as his portrayal of the DC villain Deathstroke in the DCEU.
Zack Snyder
A filmmaker who directed the original version of Justice League and later released the Snyder Cut on HBO Max, sparking a fan campaign to #RestoreTheSnyderVerse.
James Gunn
The co-CEO of DC Studios, who has announced the first slate of projects for the new DCU, titled "Gods and Monsters".
The takeaway
While the new DCU is the focus of DC's future, the passion of Zack Snyder's fans and the continued interest in characters like Deathstroke suggest that the studio may face ongoing pressure to revisit or acknowledge the previous DCEU in some capacity, even as it moves forward with its new shared universe.
