The ending of a Superman origin film centering on a regular fist fight in a kryptonian ship is literally the best Superman idea I’ve ever heard

Snap Judgement? *Thanos has joined the chat*

- slaps forehead - welcome to the planet... because it's the name of the business also Superman is from space.... I just got that

*Make “Nando Pitches Man of Steel 2” please!*

Says "Superman is safe". Uses image of Superman infront of a bank safe. 10/10

Now that's a post credit... I thought it was gonna be Wayne Enterprise

The last line had my jaw dropped!!! I was thinking it would be Wayne Enterprises!!

Thank you for explaining exactly why killing Jimmy Olsen was one of the biggest mistakes in this franchise. I've never been able to properly put it into words myself other than "Clark needs a friend other than Lois."

You never fail to impress me with your novel ideas and clear understanding of narrative. Loved it.

"That picture...Oh." It's Action Comics! FANTASTIC! Excellent work sir!

*_the man of rewrites_*

Skip-recap button for those who want to get right into it: 2:56

You've won me with the ending. General Zod would have completely wrecked Superman on a level playing field like the ship, and arguably outside as well given the fact you are using him as an origin villain. His power scale should have him be a mid to late stage solo film villain. But I am both suprised to see Zod won and glad it was the the Army dude who did the deed.

Very unexpected, but a great way to brighten up my Monday.

Now do a rewrite of Batman v Superman based on this rewrite series!

I think you could write masterful outlines for movies even without hindsight. Challenge yourself to write a pitch for Namor or a MCU version of the Fantastic Four. I'd watch that video!

The action comics cover is Superman shaking the criminals out of the car.

The only thing I would change is to move the "This man is not our enemy" moment to Zod's death scene. After Zod drops, Lois runs to Clark, still recovering from the fight. The general, though, keeps his pistol trained on Superman, saying "Right now I can stop you from ever posing a threat to the world and its people. What assurances do I have that you won't become like him?" gesturing to Zod. Superman stands up, catching his breath, and faces the general with his arms down. "Only my word, general, but right now a lot of those people are injured and frightened. I can help them if you'll let me." The general considers for a moment, then lowers his weapon with a look that says, "I'll be watching you."

Only Thanos is allowed to make snap judgements! >_

That action comics reference would have been amazing. It's so sad that this channel makes better decisions than most companies even though he has stated that he has the benefit of hindsight. Still I wanna see this guy actually direct or write one of these movies

that homage to action comics #1 made me so happy

9:58 since we know Lex can create doomsday out of krytonian stuff then surely lex can create superboy with those krytonian babies

What Nolan originally said was the best ending. He suggested that Zod was sent to the negative zone. No killing. Perfect.

If only Nando could travel back in time and managed to get accepted as the screenwriter of the film. The DCEU would not have had a bad start.

I loved the rewrite but i take issue with the Zod conclusion. I agree that a spider man/new yorker moment is great to include, especially in a superman movie, but they cant land the final blow. That would be like if one of the new yorkers nailed goblin with a soda can, and he just fell off his glider and drowned. The point of that scene (at least in my opinion) is not that the people should be fighting alongside the superhero, but instead that a superhero can fight at their best with the peoples support behind him. Maybe the general should tackle zod off of clark so he has time to get back up and take him down, but the general shouldnt be the one to put down the movies big bad.

I always read Action Comics 1's cover as "Superman stopping some kind of robbery"... Mostly I guess because the guys scattering and running all kind of read as "the bad guys" in the picture. I feel like smashing the car is a little excessive (looks like they're in a desert or something) and there's still so many questions about it, but really that's all I got.

When they are fighting I would add Zod mentioning that he has been near a yellow sun before and that he knows how to use the his powers. I feel that it would add more of a challenge for Superman

I like the post credits. I prefer Clark being the one to end Zod, though. IMO, the biggest thing the final battle got wrong was showing stakes. Why "the snap" was necessary. Clark should have been losing. Badly.

Wow. "Renovation courtesy of LexCorp". BOOM. Mic drop. Surreal.

Maybe the question is retorical BUT: In the first Action Comics, Superman is smashing that car because it belongs to a group of criminals he is chasing (the criminals being the guys screaming). He takes the car and shakes it to make the guys come out and destroys the car. Those comics are REAAAALLLY interesnting and I recommend them

A surprise to be sure but a welcomed one.

My oh my, I always end up kind of sad knowing this is not the actual movie

I'm just mad now. Just so mad we didn't get a movie like this. :(

Not gonna lie, when you brought up using a photo harking back to Superman's first ever comic cover, I clapped. That's a great creative choice. You used an organic part of the story you're making to add a little fan service that brings it (the fan service) to life, rather than just sticking out like so many have tended to do. Very well thought out, clap deserved.

*mid credit scene* *A helicopter from Wayne Enterprises arrives in metropolis after the fight* Bruce Wayne: don't remember metropolis looking this bleak

15:05 I love how you called him by his House of Cards character instead of who he played in this film

Would you ever consider doing a Batman v. Superman rewrite following up your rewrite of Man of Steel? Then you could tie it to your justice league and make your own “rewritten” universe.

I've seen a popular fan theory for a way to bring Jimmy back would be to explain the CIA agent as just using Jimmy's press credentials and posing as him as a way to get access to the meeting.

Is there a reason why Zod couldn't take the ship to Mars and make Krypton there? I mean the ship was going to terraform Earth anyways so couldn't it do it to Mars or Venus? I mean I know both of those planets are inhospitable but that's the point of terraforming the planet right?

Why don’t they just hire you as a script doctor already? Are you applying anywhere?

I would to see a rewrite of Dragon Ball Evolution

Nando... On some parallel Earth that is not-so-different from our own, there is a version of you making a video like this one because this rewrite was the actual movie on that Earth. Only if what happened in Man of Steel occurred up till that final battle where Zod dies because a human shot him in the chest, then the Alternate Nando would be posting their own fix to that particular choice. Therefore it is not hard to argue that on several if not all parallel Earths, each different Nando would be doing their own rewrites to movies you have covered where they try to fix or do their own take on the movies themselves if they followed the stories and choices your current self has made.

I would love to know what Snyder thinks of your rewrite. Well, David Goyer too. WB/DC needs a guy like you going over the screenplays to tell the writers what they need to change before rolling the camera.

Fantastic way to finish this up! I had reached out to you on Patreon to share some of my ideas for a rewrite I had been working on for this once you had finished, and now that you did, and you didn't use my idea for your rewrite, I wanted to share it here. It basically deals with the motivation of Zod, and why I think it's important to add a slight amount of sympathy to the villain. So we are told that Kryptonians are engineered from birth to fit specific roles, and Zod is essentially a warrior, but more importantly, a protector of Krypton. When Krypton is going to be destroyed, his rebellion against the Kryptonian leadership makes sense - they are responsible for the planets destruction in a way that he could do nothing about. His purpose was circumvented. After he is released from the phantom zone, Krypton is long dead and he no longer has a purpose, until he is alerted to the presence of Kal on Earth. So he and his group of former prisoners go to Earth and discover that Kal holds the secret to remake Krypton, and Zod now has a purpose again. This is where the change comes. Instead of making Zod someone evil who is willing to destroy Earth because it's here and he can't be bothered to rebuild Krypton elsewhere, make it so that Earth is the only place where he could possibly rebuild Krypton. Have a discussion with Kal and perhaps a few of Earth's leaders where the question is asked, "Why not go to another star system to rebuild Krypton, or perhaps utilize Mars or maybe Venus?" The answer would be that in order to terraform whatever planet they use into a new Krypton, it needs to have enough organic compounds that can be utilized. It needs to already have life. Mars and Venus aren't suitable to be terraformed by the world engine because they lack the necessary compounds, and they don't have either the fuel or necessary star charts available to find another host planet. The one area where Zod might have a choice, how he fulfills his purpose, is taken away. Earth is the only option available to him, and he is going to take it - because he doesn't have a choice to not act. As always, another fantastic video Nando!

Also he could have prevented the snap 1 by putting his hand on his eyes 2 flying away with him 3 quickly flying and saving the people 4 just not let zod move his head (i think two hands are stronger than a neck)

It's too bad you actually had Zod die. Because wouldn't he start healing the moment his body left the atmosphere of his ship? Personally... I'd have had Zod hit the ground in utter pain. A pain he expresses as more of a failure to his people. Since the ship can obviously control the atmosphere in different parts of the ship, Superman says to Zod; "I'm not like you, I won't let you die either.' Superman has the key and calls upon the hologram of his father. Superman asks if it's possible to heal Zod, but keep him contained? The ship, on limited power, and is flying to an unknown location. After some unknown time has passed, we see Zod healed, but sitting trapped within the selected atmospheric area that renders him "normal". As Zod raises his head to look forward, he sees Jor-El looking back at him with a small smile. This way, I'd have saved Zod for a future movie. Thoughts?

Am I the only one that wants Nando to make another channel called Nando V games where he rewrites video game stories like the one in sonic forces which had a lot of untapped potential?

Come on, Nando! You know I have to sleep, right? Why are you doing this to me?

you should do some sort of rewrite for Kingsman 2, not necessarily a multi part series but I feel like if it were reworked (maybe without a cure for being shot in the head) it could've been a lot better

FYI for anyone who doesn't know. Kryptonite wasn't introduced into the Superman lore until the radio serials. So, Nando's comment about the rock on the cover of Action Comics no.1 possibly being Kryptonite is incorrect. Bonus fact. Superman was first given flight in the Fleischer animated shorts.

Hollywood is seriously missing out on a great mind. Hope you get your time to shine man cause you deserve it. This entire rewrite is fantastic.

DC should hire you. I'd rather see your version.

I am not going to lie, I really love the original Man of Steel movie. Even after watching these rewrites I still hold that movie close to my heart. Despite that, I absolutely think that your changes would make for an even better movie. I feel like I - and many others - would love your version wayyy more. Your excellent work and passion are making this one of my favorite new channels.

Is it weird I'm more excited for these than the actual films themselves? I love you so much man

Just read the comic. It explains why he is doing that Anyway This was great Snyder being obsessed with recreating scenes from DKR I would have loved to have seen AC#1 recreated in live action (better then when Superman Returns tried it)

It's interesting that homages to Action Comics #1's cover so often are Superman saving someone. That cover is him smashing up a car against some rocks. Specifically, the car of some gangsters (who had kidnapped Lois), who he has just shaken out of the thing (they're the ones running away on the cover). It's taken directly from his story in the comic itself, just a panel taken from there and also used as a cover. Maybe part of confusion is that, since it wasn't meant to be a cover when first drawn, Joe Shuster didn't think to make it self-explanatory, working better in the context of the story, where the convention of the day was to have a text box accompany a panel to describe what's happening (I'd say they forgot "show, don't tell", but this is more of a "tell while showing" redundancy).

Wow. I always tear up at the emotional parts of your re- writes. You're a gifted storyteller and you really understand characters motivations. This is my favorite superhero movie. I constantly defend it when people hate on it. You have allowed me to see parts that could have been improved upon and made slight tweaks that make this story even more meaningful, true to character and still getting Snyder's vision of Superman accomplished. I always say after I watch one of your videos, thanks.

“Welcome to the planet.” Man I love that line you made. I can tell it sort of has 2 meanings.

Always amazing and so punctual. Thanks to give us the Supes we wanted! And yeah the liquid silver robot was definetly overwhelming and so empty... just another gray big monster. We will not feel the missing of it. As I said before, everytime I watch your rewrites, it is like I'm back in the movie theatre and I leave fully satisfied! Thanks Nando!

we just need a full 'Nando cinematic universe' where you do your own version of this entire film series

As a Superman fan, this re write made me cry tears of joy! Everything is on point. I wish some executive could see this and make at least an animated movie out of it. Thank you for making this! Great channel!

The car catch cover homage gave me the "this is awesome" goosebumps.

Dude. You’ve nailed it. I have loved all four of these videos and was actually hoping you’d surprise us with an expected part five. Your story really does feel like it had a ton of thought put into it while the theatrical release felt like it was either rushed, or, as you reference in the first one, there were just too many cooks in the kitchen as mandated by corporate. Your channel is awesome. Keep it up, Brotha.

I was wondering how this rewrite ties-in with your other rewrite in 'Batman V Superman' with Bizarro as the villain. Or is this meant to be a stand-alone movie that will never connect with with BVS.

If this version was the actual movie, it would probably be one of my favorite superhero movies hands down

I LOVE that you found a way for Superman to stop Zod without killing him that fits into the movie having an arc where he is making decisions based on what he wants rather than doing what people tell him to.

Videos by you are the only ones I watch without question or distraction as soon as they come out

They said it couldn't be done, but you've done it! This is just excellent. I honestly believe that with this script (and a more sensible color palette) Zack Snyder could have made a wonderful Superman movie that would have become a classic. I've already said this in previous comments, but GET THIS MAN A TIME MACHINE!!!

I absolutely love the way Michael Shannon delivers that "ON A FARM?!" line! Glad it made the cut. Great rewrite as always Nando.

I love these videos. You're the best, Nando.

We got to pitch Nando to MAKE MOVIES not to V Movies.

Well, the post credit scene caughtme off guard. Some part of me thought Wayne Enterprises was behind the repairs (leading to BvS, which I assume would be your next rewrite).

Watching your videos makes me wanna see the rewritten version of those movies on screen. You're awesome.

Ok so since we may never get a MOS sequel I think you should do it

I’m a simple man, I see Nando, I click, like and watch.

Dude, I love these additions. This would've been a much better movie.

Finally able to patreon. You deserve it. Thanks for everything.

Wow, that really was a quick upload. Thank you for this! Have been excited to see how you'd end this one. A great series, man!

Another great video, Nando. Loved the Action Comics No. 1 photo moment and the post credits stinger. Keep up the great work :)

lol I legit just thought to myself "wonder if Nando released another video its about that time of the week" then clicked on the page

Do a rewrite for The Last Jedi. I think that'd be intriguing to watch.

You just continue to amaze me with your work dude. Keep it up!

These 4 videos were phenomenal, and I think you really captured the essence of Superman with this origin, and a Superman origin movie that has a fist fight in a Kryptonian ship as it's final battle is the most genius thing I've ever heard of, amazing job

I heard someone say "Zack Synder makes the story for the moments instead of the moments for the story"

I know it wasn't intentional but knowing Swanwick’s true identity from the Snyder cut makes him stepping in to kill Zod even cooler for this universe.

Great work, thank you. Very entertaining. Great last scene(post credit scene), I liked it a lot.

Comprehension of the character and world, an established theme that all the elements of the story play into, a great message about solidarity and heroism...I love everything about this treatment, AND THAT POST-CREDITS SCENE. So great. :) As a longtime Superman fan, thank you for this.

Even though I really liked 'Man of Steel', I love your version! Please go back in time and give this treatment to Zack and WB!! I would have loved to see this on the big screen!

I adored this series, nando, wonderfully done!

That infinty gauntlet looks amazing! And I suppose the one on the left looks nice too...

Your rewrites are amazing, great work!

I think I said this on your other rewrite videos for MoS, but seriously... MASTERFUL job. Man, that's just quality writing. WB really needs you on Superman.

Fantastic work as ever, so well thought out!

Somehow Snyder changed Olsen even more than Supergirl

This whole series was just... amazing. I'm still a huge Man of Steel fan but... I want to watch your version too so badddddd

Awesome video Nando! As usual!

This is pure genius! How you arrived at the classic picture is fantastic! I need to support you on patreon, I always look forward to your videos!

this, this is why i love seeing your videos, the way you put small changes, additional details, and slight nitpick here and there made me believe that your version is somewhat canon and it frustrates me that it's not :'3 dude, kudos to all of your work, i really hope marvel or dc could just call you one day and ask you to be a part of their writing team . . . . . edit : gotta add a slight change on my comment, that last post credit scene really got me...

love the back and forths between clark and lois/jimmy at the end!

When first part came out and i watched it, i was waiting for the second one for very long time, and today boom 4th part already. Great work youtube