James Gunn discusses Superman film, DCU future plans, and online rumors
Gunn's rebooted Superman, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, is set to debut July 11 as the inaugural film in DC's "Gods and Monsters" phase. He emphasized that while this is the first major step, it's not merely a proof-of-concept film—he's simply trying to tell the best Superman story he can. Still, Superman is "very important" to the overarching DCU story, unlike Creature Commandos, which he sees more as a standalone entry.
While Gunn actively engages with fans on social media, he admits to scaling back due to the overwhelming spread of misinformation. 'Some of these false stories hurt people—actors or directors we're talking to—so I step in when it matters,' he said. This public engagement also reflects how closely Gunn monitors fan expectations while steering the DCU's future. He clarified that although he's less active online, he still works hard to maintain transparency and protect those involved in projects.
Gunn also touched on upcoming projects, including Lanterns, Peacemaker Season 2, and Supergirl, while confirming Clayface is in development with filmmaker Mike Flanagan. He also teased a personal favorite DC project that has yet to be announced. As for Elseworlds titles like The Batman Part II, Gunn confirmed those are moving forward but reiterated the studio's focus on unifying the DCU with clear creative oversight.
With Superman nearing release and other titles in production, Gunn says the challenge lies in balancing macro storytelling with focused creative work. 'If I try to do everything, it's too little of any one thing,' he said. For now, the future of the DCU seems to be in capable hands—grounded in fan connection and driven by storytelling.
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