What If Justice League: Mortal started the DCEU?

The DCEU was... not great. It makes me sad when I think about it because it could've been great. One thing I specifically think about is if they had followed through with a plan they originally had, which was a George Miller directed Justice League film. In this scenario, the movie releases in 2013 because 1. I want this DCEU to line up with the one we have in real life as much as I can, and 2. If this movie were made, it would've had to have been delayed because of the writer's strike and the other production issues that led to the film being canceled (also I made a few changes to the original movie that would come with four extra years of production).

= Chapter I: Prepare for Anti-Life =

Justice League: Mortal
Release Date: June 14, 2013

Director: George Miller

Plot: Maxwell Lord hacks into Batman's Brother Eye Computer satellite to gain information on the weakness of various superheroes. Lord is the sole survivor of the psychic experiments birthed from the OMAC Project and now plans to use his abilities to take over the world and slaughter the metahumans that might stand in his way.

Protagonists: Antagonists:
 * Adam Brody as Clark Kent/Superman
 * Henry Cavill as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Sofia Boutella as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
 * Armie Hammer as Barry Allen/The Flash
 * Leslie Odom Jr. as John Stewart/Green Lantern
 * Ray Fisher as Vic Stone/Cyborg
 * Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman


 * Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord
 * Megan Gale as Circe
 * Hugh Keays-Byrne as O.M.A.C.

Deaths: Armie Hammer as Barry Allen/The Flash

Justice League: Invasion
Release Date: March 25, 2016

Director: George Miller

Plot: Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity, and inspired by The Flash's brave sacrifice, Batman enlists the help of the League once again to face an even greater threat. Despite the reformation of the league of heroes, it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Protagonists: The Justice League


 * Henry Cavill as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Adam Brody as Clark Kent/Superman
 * Sofia Boutella as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
 * Leslie Odom Jr. as John Stewart/Green Lantern
 * Ezra Miller as Wally West/The Flash
 * Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman
 * Ray Fisher as Vic Stone/Cyborg

Antagonists: Ciaran Hinds as Steppenwolf

Deaths:

Task Force X
Release Date: August 5, 2016

Director: Chad Stahelski

Plot: Figuring they're all expendable, a U.S. intelligence officer decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other despicable inmates must learn to work together. Dubbed Task Force X, the criminals unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker launches an evil agenda of his own.

Protagonists: Antagonists: Jared Leto as The Joker & Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
 * Will Smith as Col. Rick Flag
 * Joel Kinnaman as Floyd Lawton/Deadshot
 * Margot Robbie as Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn
 * Karen Fukuhara as Tatsu Yamashiro/Katana
 * Jai Courtney as Digger Harkness/Captain Boomerang
 * Jay Hernandez as Chato Santana/El Diablo
 * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Waylon Jones/Killer Croc
 * Adam Beach as Christopher Weiss/Slipknot

Deaths:
 * Adam Beach as Christopher Weiss/Slipknot
 * Jay Hernandez as Chato Santana/El Diablo
 * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Waylon Jones/Killer Croc
 * Will Smith as Col. Rick Flag

Wonder Woman
Release Date: June 2, 2017

Director: Patty Jenkins

Plot: Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot who tells her about the massive conflict that's raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.

Protagonists:


 * Sofia Boutella as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
 * Chris Pine as Steve Trevor
 * Lynda Carter as Queen Hippolyta

Antagonists: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ares & Elena Anaya as Dr. Isabel Maru/Doctor Poison

Deaths: Elena Anaya as Dr. Isabel Maru/Doctor Poison & Chris Pine as Steve Trevor

Batman vs. Superman
Release Date: November 17, 2017

Director: Matt Reeves

Plot:

Protagonists:


 * Henry Cavill as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Adam Brody as Clark Kent/Superman

Antagonists: Ben Affleck as Lex Luthor

Deaths:

Aquaman
Release Date: December 21, 2018

Director: Gore Verbinski

Plot: Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people -- and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Arthur Curry, Orm's half-human brother and true heir to the throne. With help from royal counselor Vulko, Arthur must retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and embrace his destiny as protector of the deep.

Protagonists: Antagonists: Dwayne Johnson as Orm Marius/Ocean Master & Matt Willig as Nanaue/King Shark
 * Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman
 * Emilia Clarke as Princess Mera Nereus
 * Nicole Kidman as Queen Atlanna
 * Auli'i Cravalho as Tula Marius
 * Benicio del Toro as Nuidis Vulko
 * Anthony Ruivivar as King Ryus Nereus

Deaths: Nicole Kidman as Queen Atlanna

The Flash
Release Date: April 5, 2019

Director: The Wachowskis

Plot:

Protagonists:


 * Ezra Miller as Wally West/The Flash
 * Ray Fisher as Vic Stone/Cyborg
 * Zoe Kazan as Iris Allen
 * Joe Morton as Silas Stone

Antagonists: The Rogues

Batman: Hush
Release Date: October 4, 2019

Director: Matt Reeves

Plot:

Protagonists:


 * Henry Cavill as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Bodhi Sabongui as Damian Wayne/Robin
 * Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
 * Finn Wolfhard as Tim Drake/Robin
 * Hugh Laurie as Jim Gordon
 * Iain Glen as Alfred Pennyworth
 * Tye Sheridan as Dick Grayson/Nightwing
 * Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl

Antagonists:


 * Paul Dano as Dr. Thomas Elliot/Hush
 * Dr. Kirk Langstrom/Man-Bat
 * Basil Karlo/Clayface

Deaths:

The Suicide Squad
Release Date: February 6, 2020

Director: James Gunn

Plot: Discovered by Professor Anthony Ivo, a starfish-like alien broke free from its headquarters and kills Ivo. Now, Amanda Waller must once again form Task Force X to stop the loose Starro. However, half of her team from the last mission is dead, but she is luckily able to add new members to join the old team such as Bronze Tiger, King Shark, Peacemaker, and others. Now armed with government weapons, the dysfunctional team must put their assets to good use before Starro takes advantage of it and destroys them all.

Protagonists:


 * Idris Elba as Ben Turner/Bronze Tiger
 * John Cena as Christopher Smith/Peacemaker
 * Joel Kinnaman as Floyd Lawton/Deadshot
 * Karen Fukuhara as Tatsu Yamahiro/Katana
 * Sylvester Stallone as Nanaue/King Shark
 * David Dastmalchian as Abner Krill/Polka-Dot Man
 * Daniela Melchior as Cleo Cazo/Ratcatcher 2
 * Michael Rooker as Brian Durlin/Savant
 * Jai Courtney as Digger Harkness/Captain Boomerang
 * Pete Davidson as Dick Hertz/Blackguard

Antagonists: Starro & Viola Davis as Amanda Waller

Deaths:


 * Pete Davidson as Dick Hertz/Blackguard
 * Michael Rooker as Brian Durlin/Savant
 * Jai Courtney as Digger Harkness/Captain Boomerang
 * Joel Kinnaman as Floyd Lawton/Deadshot
 * David Dastmalchian as Abner Krill/Polka-Dot Man

Wonder Woman 1977
Release Date: December 25, 2020

Director: Patty Jenkins

Plot: Diana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1970s -- an era of excess driven by the pursuit of having it all. Though she's come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile by curating ancient artifacts, and only performing heroic acts incognito. But soon, Diana will have to muster all of her strength, wisdom and courage as she finds herself squaring off against Veronica Cale and the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility.

Protagonists:


 * Sofia Boutella as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
 * Lynda Carter as Queen Hippolyta
 * Natalia Dyer as Erica Candy

Antagonists:


 * Kristen Wiig as Veronica Cale
 * Aubrey Plaza as Dr. Barbara Minerva/The Cheetah
 * Pedro Pascal as Rex Mason

Deaths: N/A

Justice League: War
Release Date: March 18, 2021

Director: George Miller

Plot: Darkseid has discovered the anti-life equation and has teleported Apokolips into Earth's orbit. He sends an invading force that is met by the Justice League to protect Earth. The Justice League must now combat Darkseid's forces as parademons destroy cities and the children of Darkseid are on a hunt to kill as many people as possible.

Protagonists:


 * Adam Brody as Clark Kent/Superman
 * Henry Cavill as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Sofia Boutella as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
 * Ezra Miller as Wally West/The Flash
 * Leslie Odom Jr. as John Stewart/Green Lantern
 * Caylee Cowan as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl
 * Xolo Mariduena as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle
 * Jason Momoa as King Arthur Curry/Aquaman
 * Zachary Levi as Captain Thunder
 * Teresa Palmer as Shayera Hol/Hawkgirl

Antagonists: The Children of Darkseid


 * Andre Braugher as Uxas/Darkseid
 * Ciaran Hinds as Steppenwolf
 * Michael Shannon as Kalibak
 * Peter Guinness as DeSaad
 * Ayelet Zurer as Grail

Deaths: Andre Braugher as Uxas/Darkseid

= Chapter II: Gods & Monsters =

Harley & The Sirens
Release Date: August 6, 2021

Director: Cathy Yan

Plot: It's open season on Harley Quinn when her explosive breakup with the Joker puts a big fat target on her back. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of every other thug in the city, but things soon even out for Harley when she becomes unexpected allies with two deadly women -- Catwoman and Poison Ivy. Now, to prove her Harley begins a journey of independence from the Joker to prove she's even better than he is.

Protagonists:


 * Margot Robbie as Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn
 * Jurnee Smollett as Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy
 * Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
 * Morgan Lily as Holly Robinson
 * Hugh Laurie as Jim Gordon

Antagonists:


 * Clive Owen as Roman Sionis/Black Mask
 * Chris Messina as Victor Zsasz
 * Thora Birch as Bruno

Deaths: N/A

Superman: Legacy
Release Date: March 4, 2022

Director: James Gunn

Plot: With the imminent destruction of Krypton, their home planet, Jor-El and his wife seek to preserve their race by sending their infant son to Earth. The child's spacecraft lands at the farm of Jonathan and Martha Kent, who name him Clark and raise him as their own son. Though his extraordinary abilities have led to the adult Clark living on the fringe of society, he finds he must become a hero to save those he loves from a dire threat.

Protagonists:


 * Adam Brody as Clark Kent/Superman
 * Emmy Rossum as Lois Lane
 * Russell Crowe as Jor-El
 * Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent
 * Diane Lane as Martha Kent
 * Griffin Gluck as Jimmy Olsen

Antagonists: Richard Armitage as General Dru Zod

Deaths:

Shazam!
Release Date: October 21, 2022

Director: David F. Sandberg

Plot: We all have a superhero inside of us -- it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In 14-year-old Billy Batson's case, all he needs to do is shout out one word to transform into the adult superhero Captain Thunder. Still a kid at heart, he revels in the new version of himself by doing what any other teen would do -- have fun while testing out his newfound powers. But he'll need to master them quickly before the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana can get his hands on Captain Thunder's magical abilities.

Protagonists:


 * Asher Angel as Billy Batson
 * Zachary Levi as Captain Thunder
 * Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman
 * Djimon Hounsou as The Wizard
 * Grace Fulton as Mary Bromfield
 * Ian Chen as Eugene Choi
 * Jovan Armand as Pedro Peña
 * Marta Milans as Rosa Vásquez
 * Cooper Andrews as Víctor Vásquez

Antagonists: Mark Strong as Dr. Thaddeus Sivana

Deaths: N/A

Blue Beetle
Release Date: March 17, 2023

Director: Angel Manuel Soto

Plot:

Protagonists:


 * Xolo Mariduena as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle
 * Bruna Marquenzine as Jenny Kord
 * Belissa Escobedo as Milagros Reyes
 * George Lopez as Rudy Reyes
 * Adriana Barraza as Nana Reyes
 * Elpidia Carrillo as Rocio Reyes
 * Damián Alcázar as Alberto Reyes

Antagonists: Raoul Trujillo as Carapax The Indestructible Man & Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord

Deaths:

The Flashpoint
Release Date: June 16, 2023

Director: The Wachowskis

Plot: Wally West wakes up to a seemingly beautiful morning in Keystone City. However, he is later dumbfounded to learn that his father is alive and always seemingly has been. Upon further investigating, he is continuously baffled by what happened in this new world. His speed is gone, he and Linda aren't together, Iris is dead, Superman doesn't exist. Wally must find out the cause of these changes and teams with Batman and Superboy to restore the timeline.

Protagonists:


 * Ezra Miller as Wally West/The Flash
 * Michael Keaton as Thomas Wayne/Batman
 * Ray Fisher as Vic Stone/Cyborg
 * Linda Park as Linda Park
 * Jonah Hauer-King as Project 13/Superboy
 * Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern
 * Zachary Levi as Captain Thunder

Antagonists:


 * Ezra Miller as Wally West/Reverse-Flash
 * Sofia Boutella as Queen Diana
 * Jason Momoa as King Orin

Deaths:


 * Ray Fisher as Vic Stone/Cyborg
 * Ezra Miller as Wally West/The Flash

Girl of Steel
Release Date: December 28, 2023

Director: Alfonso Cuaron

Plot: Kara Zor-El finds her life without meaning or purpose until an alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core.

Protagonists: Caylee Cowan as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl & Alisha Wier as Ruthye

Antagonists: Thomas Doherty as Krem

Deaths: N/A

Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom
Release Date: February 9, 2024

Director: Gore Verbinski

Plot:

Protagonists: Antagonists: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Hyde/Black Manta
 * Jason Momoa as King Arthur Curry/Aquaman
 * Emilia Clarke as Queen Mera Nereus
 * Auli'i Cravalho as Tula Marius
 * Benicio del Toro as Nuidis Vulko
 * Anthony Ruivivar as King Ryus Nereus

Deaths: TBD

Batman: The Last Laugh
Release Date: October 4, 2024

Director: Matt Reeves

Plot:

Protagonists:


 * Henry Cavill as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Tye Sheridan as Dick Grayson/Nightwing
 * Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
 * Bodhi Sabongui as Damian Wayne/Robin
 * Hugh Laurie as Jim Gordon
 * Iain Glen as Alfred Pennyworth
 * Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Selina Kyle/Catwoman

Antagonists:


 * Chandler Riggs as Jason Todd/Red Hood
 * Jared Leto as The Joker
 * Clive Owen as Roman Sionis/Black Mask
 * Chris Messina as Victor Zsasz

Deaths: Clive Owen as Roman Sionis/Black Mask

Swamp Thing
Release Date: July 11, 2025

Director: James Mangold

Plot:

Protagonists:


 * Ben Foster as Alec Holland/Swamp Thing
 * Lily Collins as Abby Arcane
 * Matt Ryan as John Constantine
 * Kyle McLaughlin as The Phantom Stranger

Antagonists: Tim Roth as The Flouronic Man & Christopher Lloyd as Anton Arcane

Deaths:

Wonder Woman: War of the Gods
Release Date: December 19, 2025

Director: Patty Jenkins

Plot: Diana has been plagued with panic and worry since Darkseid's invasion that her home has been destroyed. As a result, she returns home for the first time in forty years only to see the Amazons at war against an invading army of beast men. She later finds out that Queen Antiope had been kidnapped by these beast men. Meanwhile, a kidnapped Queen Antiope is approached by two women: an unaged Barbara Minerva, and a magical dark haired woman known as Circe.

Protagonists:


 * Sofia Boutella as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
 * Conor Leslie as Donna Troy
 * Lashawna Lynch as Nubia
 * Robin Wright as Queen Antiope

Antagonists: Megan Gale as Circe & Aubrey Plaza as Dr. Barbara Minerva/The Cheetah

Deaths:

Justice League 4
Release Date: April 17, 2026

Director:

Plot:

Protagonists:

Antagonists:

Deaths: N/A