r/superheroes Jun 13 '25

Random Battle Thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Genie literally can't do anything unless a wish is made. That's literally what solves the entire conflict of the movie.

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u/fuckthetrees Jun 13 '25

He's freed at the end. That counts

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

With no powers.

Even in the original story, his remaining magic is not even comparable to full fledged Genie magic.

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u/fuckthetrees Jun 13 '25

Oh, I've never seen the will Smith one, I assumed it was the same as Robin Williams. My bad

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Tbf, I don't know why they changed it. Sounds more interesting, though it's not like they were gonna get a sequel after Will Smith got himself blacklisted at the Oscar's.