First 'Justice League' Movie Could Pit Superheroes Against Steppenwolf Instead Of Darkseid?

The DC Extended Universe film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" may have confirmed that the soon-to-be gathered Justice League will be going up against the villain Darkseid. However, new speculations have given rise to the possibility that the first "Justice League" film will feature Steppenwolf as the villain who was already hinted upon in "BvS." But is Steppenwolf the real villain of "Justice League - Part 1" or is he merely Darkseid's henchman?

First Of All - Who Is Darkseid?

The comic book villain Darkseid was hinted on in Bruce Wayne's "Knightmare" sequence in "Batman v Superman," where his trademark Omega symbol appeared. In addition to that, the scene had several of Darkseid's parademons attacking the soldiers.

There is little doubt that Darkseid will play a major role in the upcoming "Justice League" films. However, Birth Death Movies has just reported that a deleted "Batman v Superman" scene has hinted on "Justice League" featuring a different villain.

The Deleted "Communion" Scene From "BvS"

A deleted "Batman v Superman" scene was released almost right after the premiere of the film and it reveals that Lex Luthor had yet another close encounter of the third kind with another villain. The "Communion" clip shows Lex in the genesis chamber of Zod's ship (where he created Doomsday) bowing in front of a mysterious entity holding three grey boxes. DC fans were quick to speculate that this is Darkseid's uncle Steppenwolf and the curious objects he is holding are mother boxes.

This so looks like Steppenwolf (uncle to Darkseid). And for all the DC haters in love with Marvel, she made a... https://t.co/MN16G8oF38

— Jacob Montgomery (@JacobMo94132203) May 11, 2016

Is Steppenwolf The Major Villain In The First "Justice League" Film?

Steppenwolf might be an unusual choice for a major villain in the first "Justice League" movie. After all, not much is known about Steppenwolf other than sharing a name with the band made popular by the song "Born to be Wild."

However, Heroic Hollywood has reported that Steppenwolf might be the one sent by Darkseid to retrieve the mother boxes he lost on Earth some 30,000 years ago. How did Darkseid misplace the mother boxes? It might have a lot to do with his battle against the Amazons and the Atlanteans during that time.

It is best to remember that all information are currently considered rumors and should be taken with a grain of salt. "Justice League - Part 1" is scheduled for release on November 17, 2017. In the meantime, see Steppenwolf in the "Communion" scene below.