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This is inspired by the "Batman v Superman is a flop" thread in Non-Political chat. 2011's Green Lantern is one of the few films that angers me because was executed horribly despite a solid concept. It was Warner Bros. and DC's first attempt at a cinematic universe, but aborted in favour of Man of Steel two years later. The premise of this thread is simple: what would it take for Green Lantern to be a cinematic success on par with Iron Mans 1 & 2 and become the cornerstone for the DC Cinematic/Expanded universe?

In my mind, one of the biggest problems the film has is the same OTL BvS has, it tries to do too much in one film. Perhaps downplay Parallax, saving him for a sequel, and make Hector Hammond the main antagonist and develop the implied triangle between Hal/Hector/Carol Ferris a bit more. Hal's training on Oa could remain, but make his final battle with Hector his trial by fire.

What effects would a successful Green Lantern have? Particularly on an ATL Man of Steel, and would we see Justice League go head to head with Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015? :D
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