James Gunn Drops Main 2025 Updates About 15 DC Film And TV Tasks

James Gunn has given the most important replace on the DC Universe franchise for the reason that preliminary slate announcement, with new particulars about 15 potential tasks from Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters.” Following the discharge of Gunn’s Superman film, the journey is simply getting began for DC Studios’ new franchise, with a number of movies and sequence within the works.

Gunn was not too long ago on the Completely satisfied, Unhappy, Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, the place he was requested about updates to a complete of 15 DCU films and TV reveals which might be doubtlessly coming from DC Studios. The updates embody extra particulars on the DCU’s Batman and Marvel Girl, in addition to a number of the tasks which have completed filming.

When requested in regards to the Jimmy Olsen and Mister Terrific spinoff reveals that have been rumored final week, Gunn groaned, and acted as if he was about to say one thing earlier than stopping himself. This query was in mild of the report that emerged that the 2 characters are being checked out for Superman spinoff reveals. Gunn stated:

Can we discuss in regards to the issues which might be on the market that I’ve truly stated, versus the whispers on-line which might be typically made up and typically actual?

Gunn additionally addressed getting The Batman 2 script from Matt Reeves, saying, “I prefer it,” when requested if he was happy with it. The DC Studios head confirmed it is nonetheless on monitor for its October 2027 launch date. Gunn elaborated additional by saying the next:

For certain, we’re headed in the proper route. So there’s some issues we nonetheless started working out, however it’s headed in the proper route.

In fact, the DCU’s Batman film, The Courageous and The Daring, was introduced up, as Horowitz acknowledged that the movie remains to be being written. When requested if Gunn would wish to launch The Batman 2 and The Courageous and The Daring in the identical yr, he stated, “In all probability not. In all probability not the identical calendar yr.”

Then Gunn was requested if The Courageous and The Daring can be the primary time the DCU’s Batman is seen on display screen, and he responded with, “I am not going to say that…” Gunn stated the film hasn’t gotten to the casting stage but, however he did reply to the fan-casting of Alan Ritchson as Batman: “I’m a giant Alan Ritchson fan. Each as an actor and as a man. Let’s simply wait to see what occurs.” Gunn stated of the Batman casting:

Do I ever give it some thought? Certain. There’s individuals on the market I take into consideration, however let’s have a look at [when] the script is available in. It is not the furthest alongside factor. I imply, now we have issues which might be a lot a lot additional alongside than The Courageous and The Daring.

Peacemaker season 2 additionally acquired a brand new replace, as Gunn pressured how tight the connections are going to be between the HBO Max present and his Superman film. With Peacemaker season 2 arriving in August, Gunn shared the next:

Peacemaker [season] 2 is a direct follow-up to Superman. Now we have so many characters from [Superman]. Rick Flag is in it, Hawkgirl, Maxwell Lord, Man Gardner. It is the direct follow-up to Superman and really R-rated.

Horowitz then moved on to the Supergirl film, following Milly Alcock’s debut this summer season. When Jason Momoa’s Lobo acquired introduced up, Gunn immediately stated, “Lobo is so frickin’ superior. Jason Momoa is so…Oh my god!”

Gunn moved on to Lanterns, sharing, “That is nice,” earlier than persevering with on to the Clayface film, which is on the point of begin manufacturing very quickly.

This can be a whole horror film. It may very well be like a Blumhouse large price range horror movie. But it surely’s inside the DCU, which I believe is a cool factor to do.

Horowitz requested if DC is anyplace on a Marvel Girl script, to which Gunn stated “Sure,” and gave the identical reply when requested if there is a route for it. When requested if this Marvel Girl film feels distinct from what followers have seen earlier than in Gal Gadot’s movies, Gunn stated, “Very, sure. I am enthusiastic about Marvel Girl proper now.”

Gunn additionally addressed whether or not he anticipates seeing new variations of The Flash and Aquaman within the subsequent few years or if that may be a little methods off. The DC Studios co-CEO merely stated, “I would not say the subsequent two years for both of these characters.”

The Authority film, which was first introduced in January 2023, was additionally addressed, and whereas it is nonetheless on Gunn’s thoughts, he sighed and stated, “Yeah, however that is been a tough highway.” Gunn did affirm, nonetheless, that the author who was on The Authority has been moved to a different film, which stays a secret for now.

I moved the author on to a different challenge within the DCU that I believe he is actually killing proper now.

James Mangold’s Swamp Factor film was additionally mentioned, and Gunn shared, “We talked to James the opposite day. No, he has not delivered a script. He is been distracted along with his billions of films!” Nonetheless, Gunn pressured that “we’re speaking about it once more.”

Gunn additionally acquired requested about Sgt. Rock, because it appeared just like the film was very, very near taking place with Daniel Craig. When Horowitz requested Gunn if he hopes that it will come again round comparatively quickly, Gunn replied, “Massively. Yeah, I am actually enthusiastic about Sgt. Rock,” however not with Challengers director Luca Guadagnino concerned anymore.

Our Take On James Gunn’s Large 2025 DC Updates

Whereas clearly so much to absorb, it is nice to listen to Gunn so excited, but in addition so candid in regards to the state of the DCU and the place sure tasks are at proper now. Some updates are much less promising than others, comparable to Swamp Factor and The Authority.

Moreover, it is a bit of disappointing that The Courageous and the Daring is not very far alongside. Since it is not prone to debut in 2027, as a result of that is when The Batman 2 releases, it is probably not till 2028 till the DCU’s Batman film hits theaters.

Nonetheless, there’s loads to look ahead to on the DCU’s upcoming slate, and a variety of each film and TV tasks. Hopefully, Gunn can have much more to share later in 2025 about what’s subsequent for the DCU.

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