DC Movies Fans collectively mourned across the globe on Wednesday.

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Henry Cavill said he will no longer be donning the red cape as Superman.

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Fans were stunned after the announcement of Henry leaving the franchise.

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This comes after Cavill announced he’d be returning as the Man of Steel.

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Cavill even made a cameo as Superman in a mid-credits scene of film “Black Adam.”

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On Instagram, Cavill explained he had a meeting with DC CEOs.

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“I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote.

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Cavill said despite him not reclaiming the role, “Superman is still around.”

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Gunn also took to social media on Wednesday and tweet a sad note.

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Since their appointment, Gunn and Safran have been reevaluating the studio’s slate of projects.

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