DC Fans Are Lighting Up Over Static Shock Movie Confirmation at FanDome

October 16, 2021, 2:10pm

A Static Shock movie for HBO Max has been officially confirmed at DC FanDome 2021. Reginald Hudlin will be shepherding the Static movie, while Randy McKinnon of Disney’s Safety is confirmed to be writing the script. Static Shock remains one of the most iconic and fan-favorite characters from DC”s Milestone imprint, so it’s no surprise that there’s such strong reaction to the official announcement. However, this being a DC project not all the response is positive; some DC fans love Static Shock to the point that they’re mad confirmation of the movie is the only thing that got!

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Check out DC fans’ reaction to the news that the Static Shock movie is in the works!

FINALLY!

they finally fucking doing a static shock movie, fuck yeah!!
— Melos A SPOOKY And Juicy Creature (@ChimInCustody) October 16, 2021

This took way too long to arrive. But now we’re here.

Bring On The Hashtags

#BigBangDakota #BangBaby4Life #StaticDontStartNone #Static #StaticShock #DwayneMcDuffie #DwayneMcDuffieRIP #MilestoneComics

There's enough Hashtags there to make this look like one of those creepy appeals spams

BUT I LOVE MILESTONE! https://t.co/7TrPGYztf8
— Kevin Wardrop (@kevinwardrop) October 16, 2021

Milestone is about to conquer social media!

Bring On The Comics!

Can't wait
I LOVE Static Shock
CANT WAIT TO DIVE INTO HIS COMICS 🤩🤩😆😆 https://t.co/L4xjv3MFg4
— Trailer Gamer (@TrailerGamer4) October 16, 2021

The shiniest silver lining here is a new generation of fans taking a dive in the classic Milestone Comics Universe. Well deserved.

My ish – LFG

AYO STATIC SHOCK IS GETTING A MOVIE??? THE CARTOON WAS MY SHIT WHEN I WAS A KID LET'S GOOOO
— ⭐Louise!⭐ (@goodollouise) October 16, 2021

We can’t print most of what is said above, but e fully agree with the sentiment!

Good Enough (For Now)

Ok, they didn’t reveal anything about the Static Shock movie like a cast or a trailer or a release date but they did confirm it, so I’m gonna retract some of the bad things I’ve said about DC media. #DCFanDome https://t.co/DmgBy1D2ZR
— maX 🏳️‍🌈 (@MaxPatrick1113) October 16, 2021

This Static Shock movie announcement has sated other hardcore fans – if only for now.

Can’t Wait

I can’t wait for the #StaticShock movie and the animated content coming from #Milestone Comics! #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/bUZAe0JRdy
— Daniel Kisel (@batmaninarkham) October 16, 2021

A lot of fans heard this news about Milestone coming to. theDC Entertainment Universe and it was like Christmas for them.

The Gods Are Good

we're finally getting Static Shock the gods are good
— Adaephon Delat (@nickcage74) October 16, 2021

Indeed, the Geek Gods are generous at DC FanDoome 2021!

2 For Fun

TWOOOOO STATIC SHOCK MOVIES???? HELLO???!!??!?
— Inky!!! (@Inkvenger) October 16, 2021

There will actually be a live-action Static Shock movie and an animated Milestone movie featuring the character – so fans are actually getting a double-dose of Static!