17 villains from superhero movies who were wasted in spite of great potential 

Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

10. Silver Samurai – The Wolverine (2013)

Silver Samurai – The Wolverine (2013) | Image Source: 20th Century Fox
Silver Samurai – The Wolverine (2013) | Image Source: 20th Century Fox

The cinematic debut of Silver Samurai made this legendary mutant nemesis more of a robotic cliché. The version in the comics is an impressive swordsman with a rich moral code; however, the movie adapted the film into a mechanical suit piloted by Yashida, a dying industrialist. This adaptation took away much of the wealth of personality and honor-driven rivalry from Silver Samurai for Wolverine. The potential of this character as a grounded, personal antagonist was lost for a predictable "final boss" battle.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu