A fresh concept trailer featuring a crossover between the DC and Marvel Universes has made its debut online, showcasing iconic heroes from both realms in LEGO form. Both Marvel and DC have a history with LEGO collaborations; Justice League members were featured in The LEGO Movie, and both franchises, along with the Avengers, have been part of various video games and films, including one that highlights a Wolverine and Avengers crossover. Additionally, each franchise boasts numerous LEGO playsets. These imaginative versions of characters add a unique charm, making their appearance in a YouTube video particularly engaging.
In a new video shared by LegoBricks Studio on YouTube, LEGO Batman, the lead from The LEGO Batman Movie, and LEGO Spider-Man, featured in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, are depicted clashing amidst a dark cityscape resembling Gotham. The scene unfolds in a city constructed from LEGO, accompanied by the score from The LEGO Batman Movie.
LegoBricks Studio, operated by a 12-year-old from Brazil named Vinícius, frequently shares such mashups and recreates famous film scenes in LEGO on their channel. The video has captivated YouTube users, with one viewer commenting, “I’ve dreamt of a fight like this since I was little. I MEAN A FIGHT ON TOP OF THE BATWING?!?! Just as expected: peak.”
Why A LEGO DC vs. Marvel Crossover Film Might Be More Feasible Than A Live-Action Version
#### The Tone Of LEGO Films Could Facilitate An Enjoyable And Accessible Crossover
Even Kevin Feige has discussed the potential for a DC and Marvel crossover, suggesting that a film where these two massive brands interact might occur in the future. However, delivering such a project in a manner that satisfies both studios and all audiences presents challenges. Bringing together or pitting iconic heroes against each other without bias would be difficult. A LEGO movie, however, could effectively navigate many of these challenges.
LEGO films are characterized by their light-hearted nature. Across the various LEGO superhero films, a key and consistent element is their universal appeal to audiences of all ages. This approach would alleviate much of the inherent pressure of a Marvel and DC crossover. Comedic caricatures of beloved heroes, akin to Will Arnett’s portrayal of LEGO Batman, could be employed to depict imaginative interactions that remain true to the characters without taking themselves too seriously.
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Most major superhero films have a serious tone, which has successfully engaged audiences. However, animation, particularly LEGO animation, enables the telling of different stories without negatively impacting their respective franchises. Crossovers between the Marvel and DC Universes in comics are generally one-off events, and maintaining their separate operations is likely the best approach for films as well. Thus, LEGO animation would be an ideal medium to execute such a large-scale crossover.
DC Universe
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount's Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
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