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Chris Pratt reportedly stood up for James Gunn when Gunn was fired by Marvel, telling executives that removing him was a mistake and rallying the Guardians cast to support him. The cast publicly expressed solidarity, the stance helped Gunn be rehired for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Holiday Special, and Pratt credited Marvel/Disney leadership for the reversal, with Gunn later taking a leadership role at DCU.
James Gunn released the best look yet at Jason Momoa as Lobo in the Supergirl movie, showing off the antihero’s biker‑chained aesthetic ahead of the June 26 theatrical release; Lobo’s exact role remains unclear, but expectations are high for him to play a major part in the DC Universe, with fresh footage also tied to a new Supergirl TV spot.
James Gunn announced that Lars Eidinger will play the villain Brainiac in the upcoming Superman film 'Man of Tomorrow,' which will feature the first live-action depiction of Brainiac, a genius alien android and Superman's rogues gallery adversary, with filming set to begin next year for a 2027 release.
German actor Lars Eidinger has been cast as the villain Brainiac in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film 'Man of Tomorrow,' set for release on July 9, 2027. The film will feature returning stars David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, and marks the first major DC movie appearance of Brainiac, a super-intelligent alien android known for collecting planets and seeking universal knowledge.
German actor Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film 'Man of Tomorrow,' which will feature the iconic villain for the first time on the big screen. The film is set to start production in April with a release planned for July 9, 2027, and will see Superman team up with Lex Luthor to face a new galactic threat.
James Gunn shares his top 10 favorite alternative hip-hop songs of 2025, highlighting a vibrant year for the genre with notable tracks from artists like Ghais Guevara, LaRussell, Clipse, Backxwash, and others, reflecting a diverse and prolific scene.
DC Studios is uniquely submitting Superman for multiple drama categories at the Golden Globes, signaling an effort to elevate the superhero genre to serious award consideration and challenge traditional perceptions, with the film also generating Oscar buzz for its visual effects and other technical achievements.
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.
James Gunn discusses the music choices in 'Peacemaker' Season Two, including the use of songs like Foxy Shazam's 'Oh Lord' and Nelson's 'To Get Back to You,' and shares insights on the future of the DC Universe, including story arcs and character fates, emphasizing a interconnected universe with ongoing conflicts and new projects.
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.
James Gunn has confirmed that there will be no Peacemaker Season 3, as the focus shifts to integrating Peacemaker into the wider DC Universe, with the character set up for a significant role in upcoming films like 'Supergirl' and 'Man of Tomorrow.' Gunn emphasized Peacemaker's importance and hinted at potential appearances in future projects, but details remain secret.
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'.
DC's Superman film directed by James Gunn drew 13 million viewers on HBO Max, marking the platform's biggest movie debut in nearly two years, and experienced a significant boost in viewership for other Superman titles. The film had a successful theatrical run with $354.1M domestically and $615.6M worldwide, and Gunn plans to shoot a new Superman movie focusing on Lex Luthor.
Matthew Lillard expressed his desire to join James Gunn in the DC Universe, reminiscing about their past work on Scooby-Doo and hoping for an invitation to be part of Gunn's new DC projects, while also joining the cast of Daredevil: Born Again.