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

14. Darkseid – Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

Darkseid – Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Darkseid – Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

Darkseid did appear in Zack Snyder's Justice League, but only in a few short scenes. It frustrated the audience as he was one of the most powerful villains DC had, and his authoritative presence with conflict over a powerful ideology with the Justice League was something more substantial. The film alluded to his destructive capability, particularly with the Anti-Life Equation, but didn't focus on this potential adequately. A sequel that delved into Darkseid's invasion of Earth and his dynamic with Superman and Batman could have made him an unforgettable antagonist.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu