Director, screenwriter, and co-head of DC Studios James Gunn took to Twitter to shed some light on where fellow director Zack Snyder stands onGunn’s plans for the DCU. According to Gunn, the two DC directors have shared their thoughts with one another concerning the future of the DCU.Both Gunn and Snyder have been involved in bringing therich characters of DC to the big screen. Snyder directedMan of Steel,Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, andJustice League- though Snyder did step away fromJustice Leaguedue to personal matters, he brought his original vision for the film to life in 2021 with the release ofZack Snyder’s Justice League. Gunn’s history with the franchise is more sparse, his only contributions thus far beingThe Suicide Squadand the John Cena-led HBOMax showPeacemaker. Even still, Gunn has found plenty of success with his DC projects, and in October 2022 he was announced as one of the co-heads of DC Studios.RELATED:Jason Momoa Clarifies Rumors About His Future As Aquaman in James Gunn’s DCUWhile there’s reason to think there could be some animosity between Gunn and Snyder due to their different experiences with DC, Gunn revealed on his Twitter account that the two directors have kept in contact and are on good terms. Referencing the hashtag #sellthesnyderversetonetflix, Gunn said, “This has got to be the wackiest hashtag ever since 1) Netflix hasn’t expressed any such interest…& 2) Zack hasn’t expressed any interest & seems to behappy doing what he’s doing(and yes, we too have talked).” He clarified in a reply further down the thread the Snyder reached out to express support for the decisions about the DCU that Gunn has made public. Gunn called Snyder “a great guy” and reiterated that Snyder “seems really happy with the massive world building he’s doing now.”
Gunn has already discussed some of his plans forthe future of the DCU. One plan that’s sparked particular interest among fans is the decision to have an official DCU continuity as well as the “DC Elseworlds”, a category that will encompass stories told using DC characters that don’t fit into the official continuity. Films likeJoker: Folie àDeuxand the sequel toThe Batmanare likely to be included under the umbrella of DC Elseworlds. This move has been compared to the MCU’s recent venture into the multiverse and could be a sign of Gunn’s goals for DC Studios.
Though his ambitions may be lofty, it looks like Gunn is stepping into the future of the DCU well-prepared. Armed with his experience as directing theGuardians of the Galaxyfilms - arguablysome of the MCU’s most successful installments- and the support of one of DC’s veteran directors, Gunn could very well be on the way to turning the DCU into a worthy opponent of the MCU. His conversations with Snyder might also hint at the future of the DCU. With such a positive relationship between the two, there may be hope that Snyder will return to the world of DC. For now, fans can rest assured knowing that Gunn has Snyder’s blessing.
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