James Gunn Talks DCU Plans and Says It Might Get as Big as Avengers: Endgame

James Gunn, the man now helping lead DC Studios, is laying out his roadmap for the future of the DC Universe. In a recent interview, Gunn explained how the next wave of DC movies and shows will work and how everything might start connecting over time, but not right away.

The first chapter of this rebooted universe is called Gods and Monsters, and Superman is right at the center of it. Gunn said that while not every upcoming show or movie plays a major role in the big picture, some definitely do.

He specifically pointed out that Superman and Peacemaker are very important to the long-term story.

Even though connections between projects will exist, Gunn said audiences won’t have to watch every single piece to understand what’s going on. He wants fans to be able to jump in at any point. “I am really trying to be careful that anybody can dip in and see the story that is up next and not feel like they’re missing information,” Gunn explained. He added that extra shows or movies might give more background, but they won’t be required viewing, at least for now.

Still, he admitted that could change. If the story gets bigger and more detailed, viewers might eventually need to follow more closely. Gunn compared it to how Marvel handled Infinity War and Endgame. You had to see one to fully understand the other. That kind of crossover could happen in DC later on, but Gunn says it’s not the case yet.

“Oh, it is very important. I wouldn’t say Creature Commandos is important, but Peacemaker and Superman are both pretty important in terms of getting to the bigger story. At the same time, I am really trying to be careful that anybody can dip in and see the story that is up next and not feel like they’re missing information. The other stories can provide added texture to what you’re watching. That might change down the line as we get deeper into what’s happening in this universe. It could be like Infinity War and Endgame, where you kind of have to see Infinity War to know what’s going on in Endgame. But right now, I’m trying to keep it so that you don’t have to see Superman to see Supergirl, for example. Even though there’s a lot of stuff in Superman that leads to Peacemaker, you certainly don’t need to see it to see Peacemaker. It’s just good if you have, but we also say “Previously in the DCU” before every episode, so the TV stuff’s pretty easy.“

For fans wondering about character focus, Gunn confirmed that Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Supergirl are currently key figures in the DCU. Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav had said something similar earlier, and Gunn agreed. “Yeah, I think that’s accurate, actually. I think that he got that from me,” he said.

But Gunn was also clear that it’s not just about those four. While they are a priority, other characters will get their moment too. He said he’s happy with where two of those heroes are right now, and that they’re still figuring out the others.

As for Batman and Wonder Woman, Gunn revealed they haven’t cast new actors yet. However, he did confirm that Robert Pattinson is still playing Batman in Matt Reeves’ version. “We cast Robert Pattinson, so he is still there,” Gunn said. He also praised Reeves’ work and said he’s excited to see the next script. “What Matt’s doing is still really important, despite all stories to the contrary,” he added.

Gunn also mentioned that each DC show will include a short recap called “Previously in the DCU,” making it easier for viewers to follow along, even if they missed earlier episodes or films.

In short, Gunn is building something big — but he’s not rushing to make everything connect right away. Fans can choose what they want to watch without feeling confused, but the future might bring more crossover moments as the universe develops.

James Gunn seems to be making smart choices. He’s giving fans time to ease into the new DCU without making them feel like they need to watch everything. That’s a good move, especially after how complicated some superhero franchises have gotten. If things grow into something on the scale of Endgame, that’s exciting , but it’s nice to know they’re not forcing it just yet.

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