Zack Snyder shared photos of Henry Cavill wearing Christopher Reeve's original Superman suit, confirming Cavill's role as Superman in Snyder's DC Universe. Cavill's return was short-lived due to DC Studios' reboot under James Gunn, who is now developing a new Superman film with a different actor. Despite the changes, Snyder and Gunn maintained a positive relationship, with Gunn even consulting Snyder on Superman costume design.
HBO Max and DC Studios are developing a true crime docuseries titled 'DC Crime,' hosted by Jimmy Olsen, with the first season focusing on the DC villain Gorilla Grodd, created by the duo behind 'American Vandal'.
James Gunn's DC reboot film 'Superman' has been submitted for the Golden Globes in the drama categories, signaling a shift to portray the superhero with more weighty themes and serious recognition ambitions, including nominations for acting, directing, screenplay, and technical categories.
The Peacemaker season 2 finale wraps up major storylines with Christopher Smith confronting his trauma, revealing key mysteries, and setting up future conflicts in the DC Universe, ending on a cliffhanger with him taken to Planet Salvation.
Peacemaker Season 2's finale hints at Rick Flag becoming the villain in James Gunn's upcoming 'Man of Tomorrow' movie, with Flag's character taking a darker turn and the introduction of new elements like Checkmate and the planet Salvation, setting up future DCU storylines. The episode also raises questions about Flag's morality and the future of the series and characters.
The season 2 finale of 'Peacemaker' introduces key elements like the secret agency Checkmate and the metahuman prison Salvation, which are central to James Gunn's broader plans for the DC Universe, including the upcoming 'Superman' sequel and other projects, with potential for future seasons of 'Peacemaker'.
James Gunn confirms that the upcoming Superman sequel, 'Man of Tomorrow,' is being developed with a 'story first' approach, emphasizing a well-crafted script and collaborative feedback, and will focus on a complex dynamic between Superman and Lex Luthor, with a release planned for July 9, 2027.
James Gunn announced his next Superman project, titled 'Man of Tomorrow,' set for release in 2027, featuring characters like Lex Luthor and Superman, with a storyline that may explore new alliances and challenges within the DC Universe.
James Gunn announced that the next Superman film, 'Man of Tomorrow,' will be released on July 9, 2027, as part of the new DC Universe, following the success of the recent 'Superman' movie and other upcoming projects like 'Supergirl,' 'Clayface,' and a 'Lanterns' series.
Peacemaker Season 2 has redefined its connection to the DC Universe by removing Zack Snyder’s Justice League from its continuity, opting for a simplified multiverse explanation that allows the show to focus on its own story without complex canon explanations.
James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2 redefines its universe by replacing Zack Snyder's Justice League with the Justice Gang, featuring new characters and retconned scenes, signaling a shift from the Snyderverse to Gunn's new DCU.
Peacemaker season 2 has received a rare perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, marking a significant achievement for the show and James Gunn, who is using it to help establish canon within the DC Universe. The season is highly anticipated, set to release on August 21, 2025, and is part of Gunn's broader effort to connect various DC projects.
James Gunn has completed a detailed treatment for the next Superman film, which will be part of the broader DC Universe and is expected to go into production soon. The upcoming season of Peacemaker is also crucial for setting up the DCU, with many guest characters from Superman appearing. Gunn also discussed potential returns of characters like Harley Quinn and Bloodsport in future projects.
James Gunn has not confirmed Margot Robbie's future as Harley Quinn in the new DC Universe but indicated it will be revealed later. He is also considering bringing back Bloodsport, played by Idris Elba, into the rebooted universe. Gunn is working on a new Superman film and expressed gratitude for the positive reception of the recent Superman movie.
Warner Bros. Discovery announced that 'The Batman 2' will begin filming in spring 2024 for a release in October 2027, with Robert Pattinson returning as Batman. James Gunn is working on new projects in the DC universe, including 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,' 'Clayface,' and the next 'Wonder Woman,' as part of a broader 10-year plan for DC films and TV.
