Phase Two

**Phase Two**, also known as **Unite the** **Seven**, is the second part of the DC Extended Universe and the **New Gods Saga**.

## **Overview**

The second part of the DCEU introduces the second half of the world's finest -- Superman. Beginning with Zod's invasion and the Black Zero event, these events shape the rest of the universe and changes the world Bruce Wayne and his allies knew forever as he discovers a threat possibly bigger than the Man of Steel.

* Films
* Television

## **Films**

### *Man of Steel (2013)*

With the imminent destruction of Krypton, Jor-El sends his only child, Kal-El, to live on Earth. Taking the name "Clark Kent", he discovers his true powers and is guided to become a hero committed to protect Earth's fate and the harm that threatens it. However, General Zod, a citizen of Krypton and its military leader looks at Earth's fate differently, and decides to terraform it into a new Krypton, killing all humans. Superman, with the help of present military and news reporter Lois Lane makes an alliance together to stop Zod from obliterating human existence.

### *Man of Tomorrow (2014)*

Only days after Superman's colossal battle with Zod that devastated the city of Metropolis, the loss of life and collateral damage has left many feeling angry and helpless. Lex Luthor, business magnate and the CEO of LexCorp, has become a beacon of hope as he's been working to personally rebuild Metropolis -- But in secret has discovered kryptonite and ends up working to build a weapon strong enough to kill Superman. Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding Superman skyrockets as Clark won't answer to the press, media or government, too busy feeling guilty over Zod's fate.

### *Man of Hope (2015)*

Clark Kent faces the challenges of Superman's rising fame while deepening his relationship with Lois. Meanwhile, Metropolis cop Albert Michaels undergoes a life-altering change when exposed to a potent radioactive element during a battle. Transformed with cellular abilities and fueled by his distrust towards Superman, Michaels initiates an 'Anti-Superman' movement within the MCPD, driven to eradicate what he perceives as unlawful superhumans. As tensions rise, a clash of ideologies ensues, testing the boundaries of power and redefining the notion of heroism in a world torn between admiration and skepticism.

### *Batman vs Superman (2016)*

A few months after his defeat of Atomic Skull, Kal-El is finally happy and confident both as Superman and Daily Planet reporter, Clark Kent -- secure about his place in the world. Meanwhile, crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne has been in retirement since Jason's death, and in isolation since shutting out his allies. It's been nearly two years since Superman's battle with Zod, and Bruce has been focusing on the effects and aftermath of the Black Zero event, now convinced that Superman is a threat to humanity. He suits up as Batman again, embarking on a personal vendetta to end Superman's reign on Earth, while the vengeful Lex Luthor manages to get his hands on Kryptonian weaponry and data.

### *The Suicide Squad (2016)*

Amanda Waller has secretly been selling high tech blueprints to Lex Luther to stop Superman were he ever to turn evil. After Lex's arrest, psychotic inventor and former LexCorp employee Dr. Winslow Jr. steals the experimental weapons. Using them to destroy the MCPD, he releases all the prisoners and ends up taking control over the city -- whom he scorns for worshiping Superman. Amanda uses her resources to block the media and recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute a dangerous black ops mission to stop Dr. Winslow and take back the city, under the name Task Force X -- and it's a race against the clock before Dr. Winslow uses the blueprints from Lex to manufacture a bomb and completely level Metropolis.

### *Wonder Woman (2017)*

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 comes across General Erich Ludendorff and the nefarious Dr. Poison, and finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.

### *Justice League (2017)*

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity, and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly-awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes in Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash, it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

## **Series**

### *Blackhawk (2017)*

Etta Candy recruits all the Wonder Men for a secret mission; The team goes undercover in German territory to find a mysterious artifact that could impact humanity's future, the Mother Box.