#Tom Holland should circle back around to play Mr. Mxyzptlk

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Superman Villain Movie Possibilities, Part VIII: Mr. Mxyzptlk

Mr. Mxyzptlk is probably the most recognizable Superman villain that isn't a corrupt human with tech or an alien. He is a demon from the fifth dimension who typically finds enjoyment in driving Superman crazy with his magical powers and reality bending. Most of the time, he can only be banished back to his own dimension by meeting a certain criteria, most of the time by forcing him to say his name backwards.

Origin Movie: For the most part, Mr. Mxyzptlk should be a sequel villain for the same reasons I laid out for Silver Banshee. However, if there were ever to be a Superman: Into the Superverse movie or something like that, Mr. Mxyzptlk is probably the first and only choice for a villain I'd ever accept. Either way, I fully expect any movie centered on the character to be a Doctor Strange-style acid trip and a half.

Sequel Movie: Mr. Mxyzptlk is a strong option for any sequel. He might be a bit much for a cohesive origin (outside of the above), having to introduce aliens and magic in the same movie, but an origin that focuses on the alien side, and a sequel that introduces magic would be just fine. It would also be a good way to expand on the world-building by showcasing Clark's weakness to magic. Again, also should be an acid trip and a half.

Finale Movie: He would be the ideal and only final villain for a series focuses around the more occult side of the Superman mythos. A first movie with Silver Banshee and someone else, only to find out that he's been pulling the strings behind everything the whole time could be really fun.

Secondary Villain: Mxy could be an ideal supporting villain in many ways. Perhaps he created the other villain as a test to drive Superman mad. Perhaps someone like Lex Luthor struck a deal with the demon. Perhaps Mxy took Superman on a trip through the multiverse, bringing him across such foes as Ultraman and Superboy-Prime (See origin movie above).

Overall, my rankings for these are:

Origin Movie: An "Into the Superverse"-type with Mxy as the main baddie. Where do I buy the tickets now?

Sequel Movie: Probably the most natural place for a straightforward Mxy story like you might see in the comics.

Finale Movie: It's not bad. Could be intriguing. Need to find a third magic-using baddie though. Any ideas?

Secondary Villain: A lot of little ways he could be a supporting. They're all fine.

What do you think? Let me know who I should do next!