DC’s 2028 Batman Spinoff Movie Makes 1 Smallville Sequel Look More Likely Than Ever

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With a new Batman movie planned for 2028, the possibility of a sequel to the show Smallville seems more realistic. Smallville originally ended in 2011 after ten seasons, but it remains popular, and many people have even discovered and become fans of the series since it finished airing.

It’s no surprise people are hoping for a continuation of Smallville. Tom Welling’s return as Superman in the Arrowverse’s Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline, plus the comic book that followed the show, have fueled those ideas. Recently, people involved with the original series have been developing a pitch for an animated sequel, and the success of one Batman spinoff movie makes that possibility seem more realistic.

Dynamic Duo Makes A Smallville Sequel Look Way More Possible

The new DC movie, Dynamic Duo, which focuses on the stories of Dick Grayson and Jason Todd – the first and second Robins – signals DC’s commitment to embracing animation in its film releases. The movie’s distinct animated style is already a major attraction.

Now that DCU is open to producing major animated projects, a continuation of Smallville feels more realistic. Instead of a live-action series, it could continue as an animated show, allowing for large-scale storytelling with a more manageable budget.

Additionally, Dynamic Duo seems to be a smart move to keep fans engaged and explore new territory for the franchise. The different characters who’ve been Robin are very popular, but often get overshadowed. This new approach, however, appears to put the focus on them, potentially even more than on Batman himself.

Fans have been eagerly anticipating a continuation of Smallville for years, and the release of projects like Dynamic Duo is encouraging. This kind of creative exploration could increase the chances of finally seeing that Smallville sequel become a reality.

A Smallville Sequel Could Be Huge For The DCU

Stars Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum have both said they’d be interested in revisiting their roles in a continuation of Smallville, even going so far as to develop a pitch for a new series. Considering DC Comics already explored this idea with a season 11 comic book, it’s clear there’s potential for a follow-up show that builds on the original series.

Considering how well-loved Smallville remains and the many stories still possible within that world, a sequel could be a big win for DC, similar to Marvel’s success with Daredevil: Born Again. Marvel successfully revived Daredevil after a seven-year break to great reviews, and DC could achieve the same with Smallville.

With the DC Universe already exploring alternate versions of heroes – like Superman in My Adventures With Superman and two different Batmans set to appear in separate universes – there’s a good opportunity, and a strong case, for bringing back Tom Welling as Superman in a continuation of Smallville.

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2025-12-24 20:48