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

7. Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017)

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

Steppenwolf was a really underwhelming main villain in the Justice League theatrical cut. He had no depth, personality, and compelling motivations to drive him forward as a character; he was just another CGI villain looking to collect Mother Boxes. Snyder Cut did provide a slightly more interesting take on him, such as his loyalty to Darkseid and desire for redemption. His menacing potential and connection to New Gods lore were still unexplored, though. With such a rich backstory in the comics, Steppenwolf could’ve been a terrifying threat instead of a forgettable placeholder villain.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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