November is here, which also means the premiere of "Justice League" is a matter of a few weeks from now. It marks the first live action team up movie for the DC Extended Universe as well, which makes it a highly-anticipated movie.
It is also a movie that pays homage to the DC comics' film properties that came before them. Knowing that Danny Elfman is now involved in the film, fans can expect a very iconic score. Along with his score, comes parts from the iconic films scores in the classic movies, among them being John Williams' "Superman" theme and now, Elfman confirmed that the theme from the 1989 "Batman" movie by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton will be included in the upcoming film.
Speaking with Reporte Indigo, Elfman was asked if there would be a new theme for the caped crusader, played by Ben Affleck in the upcoming movie. He then replied that no, there will be no new theme for Batman, and that fans will hear Batman's theme in "Batman." When he was asked if Hans Zimmer's Batman theme from "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" was the theme he was referring to, Elfman clarified that Batman has only had one theme, definitely suggesting that it would be from the original "Batman" movie.
Even though he will not be using Zimmer's music for the film, Elfman praised his contributions to the "Dark Knight" trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan which seemed to have set the standard for the future "Batman" movies to come.
Elfman's composition was not only used in the "Batman" film of 1989, it was used again in the sequel, "Batman Returns" in 1992. A variation of theme was used for "Batman: The Animated Series" as well.
Apart from Elfman's score in "Justice League," the soundtrack of the movie seems to be highly suggestive as well. The full track listing for the film's soundtrack was leaked, and definitely gave fans an idea of what will be happening in the movie. While it does tease what will happen, it might also have teased who else will be included in the film.
One of which is of course, Darkseid. The villain is inevitably going to show up at some point, and was rumored to serve as the primary antagonist in the first "Justice League" movie. However, those rumors were put to rest as it was confirmed that the first team up film will introduce his uncle, Steppenwolf, along with his army of parademons.
The soundtrack definitely teased how that could happen in the movie. In the listing, there is a song in Elfman's score called "The Story of Steppenwolf." Knowing that Steppenwolf has a relationship with Darkseid, that story will definitely include the bigger bad in it.
There is another song in the listing, called "Friends and Foes," which implies that a different take on the Man of Steel, played by Henry Cavill, will be showing up in the movie. Not only will Superman be in the movie, but he might be appearing in a black version of his trademark costume.
Of course, there is the rumored appearance of the Green Lantern, specifically Hal Jordan. It has become one of the biggest rumors surrounding the film. The rumors went to an extent that some believed that the green lights in the first big trailer of the movie hinted at his arrival. Plus, there is also the original tagline used in the marketing for "Justice League" called "Unite the Seven," despite the team only being six after Superman comes back. The hint that led to Green Lantern in the listing was a song called "A New Hope."
Following "A New Hope" is another track that is called "Anti-Hero's Theme." Seeing as it is the last song listed on the score, it could easily be referred to Batman or the much darker Superman when he comes back. Then again, it is also possible that this is a reference to a more established anti-hero in the comics.
The two characters that would come to mind would be Jason Todd a.k.a. Red Hood as well as Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke. From the two characters, it would be more likely to see Red Hood in the movie than the mercenary, given that Deathstroke will be having his own solo film.
"Justice League" will premiere on Nov. 17.
