James Gunn Releases Video on DC Studios’ Future
James Gunn, Co-CEO of DC Studios lays out his blueprint for the future of DC Studios and it sounds like it’s finally going to head toward the right blueprint despite the changes that many fans have been upset with.
Before he dives in, he explains that this is only PART of what’s coming, not the whole chapter of what’s to come. He shares that any project that’s DC Elseworlds, where he cites things like Matt Reeves’ ‘Batman,’ Todd Phillips ‘Joker,’ etc.
Gunn shares that the 4 projects that are coming out from what was already in motion ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods,’ ‘The Flash’ (which he says “resets” the DC Universe), ‘Blue Beetle,’ and ‘Aquaman 2.’
He then dives in to explain step-by-step what should be coming in the next 8-10 years. Some notes include:
- This first chapter is called “Gods and Monsters”
- Creature Commandos (Animated), and he notes when characters move between Animation and Live Action, they will be voiced by the same actor.
- ‘Waller,’ which will be about Amanda Waller, played by Viola Davis, and will team up with characters from ‘Peacemaker’
- What Gunn calls the “True Beginning” of the DCU, ‘Superman Legacy,’ which Gunn is writing himself. It will release July 11, 2025.
- HBO Series called ‘Lanterns,’ which has true detective elements.
- ‘The Authority,’ based on the Wildstorm characters.
- Television series called ‘Paradise Lost,’ the birthplace of Wonder Woman. Gunn calls it a ‘Game of Thrones’ vibe.
- ‘The Brave and the Bold’ is based on Grant Morrison’s run on Bruce and Damian Wayne.
- ‘Booster Gold,’ an HBO max series on a superhero “loser” that has imposter syndrome.
- Tom King’s run on ‘Supergirl: World of Tomorrow’ will be a science fiction “epic film”
- ‘Swamp Thing’ who’s mostly outside of the DCU will flow into the DCU stories.
He’s hoping to bring great storytelling, unique characters and angles, and feels it’s a chance to do something special with the DCU.
Check out his full video here:
@dc We’re so excited to reveal our plans for #DCStudios and the future of the DC Universe with Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. Get ready to see stories you never imagined possible before on the big screen.
We’re absolutely excited to hear that the DC Universe is going to get a completely clean slate and fine-tuned. Let’s face it, we’re always comparing DC to Marvel’s MCU, and if James Gunn and his team pull this off right, they’ll be on the same level of quality level (hopefully) moving forward, with a hell of a lot more continuity.
To listen to a short-form version of this story, view the TikTok below:
@acronymis @dc you have my attention #dc #dcu #dcuniverse #dccomics #superman #batman #supergirl #damianwayne #aquaman2 #peacemaker #jamesgunn