| Zod | |
|---|---|
| DC Extended Universe character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Michael_Shannon_as_Zod.jpg) Michael Shannon as General Zod in Man of Steel (2013) | |
| First appearance | Man of Steel (2013) |
| Last appearance | The Flash (2023) |
| Based on | |
| Adapted by | Christopher Nolan David S. Goyer Zack Snyder |
| Portrayed by | Michael Shannon |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Dru-Zod |
| Species | Kryptonian |
| Title | General |
| Occupation | Military commander |
| Affiliation | Sword of Rao |
| Nationality | Kandoran |
| Abilities | Genius 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]
- ^ "Every DCEU Villain, Ranked". ScreenRant. 2020-06-16. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (2023-02-13). "'The Flash' Synopsis Teases Michael Shannon's Return as General Zod". Collider. Retrieved 2023-02-16.