Zod (DC Extended Universe)

Zod
DC Extended Universe character
Michael Shannon as General Zod in Man of Steel (2013)
First appearanceMan of Steel (2013)
Last appearanceThe Flash (2023)
Based on
General Zod
by
Adapted byChristopher Nolan
David S. Goyer
Zack Snyder
Portrayed byMichael Shannon
In-universe information
Full nameDru-Zod
SpeciesKryptonian
TitleGeneral
OccupationMilitary commander
AffiliationSword of Rao
NationalityKandoran
AbilitiesGenius intellect, skilled martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant, invulnerability, superhuman strength, speed, sight, and hearing, frost breath, heat vision, X-ray vision, and flight

Dru-Zod is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe based on the DC Comics character of the same name. He is portrayed by Michael Shannon. Zod first appeared in the 2013 film Man of Steel, as a rogue general trying to lead a coup against the ruling elite of the planet Krypton, forcing the planet's chief scientist, Jor-El, to send his son Kal-El to Earth. Zod is punished for his war crimes, with him and his subordinates intended to be sent to the Phantom Zone, but following Krypton's destruction, he and his followers escape and follow Kal-El to Earth, forcing him to become Superman and protect the planet and its inhabitants. Shannon's portrayal of Zod has received positive reviews, and the character is considered one of the best villains in the DCEU.[1] Shannon reprised his role in The Flash (2023).[2]

  1. ^ "Every DCEU Villain, Ranked". ScreenRant. 2020-06-16. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  2. ^ Romanchick, Shane (2023-02-13). "'The Flash' Synopsis Teases Michael Shannon's Return as General Zod". Collider. Retrieved 2023-02-16.