Exciting News: James Gunn's Reboot Inspires DC's Epic Justice League Movie Announcement!

Summary

This upcoming Justice League film is expected to be a pivotal part of Gunn's revamped DC Universe, as evidenced by the "DC Universe Movie" tag.

The official DC Twitter account recently announced that a Watchmen movie is in the works alongside the Justice League movie, set for release in 2024. James Gunn, who has been unveiling his franchise plans, seems to have revealed a new Justice League movie for the DC Universe. The last time we saw the DC Comics team together in live-action was in Zack Snyder's Justice League in 2021, a revised version of the 2017 film with additional footage in line with the director's original vision. While the 2021 release was set in the previous DC Extended Universe, Gunn's appointment as DC Studios co-CEO has set in motion a major revamp of the franchise, with The Flash being the starting point.

The film studio may have decided not to attend the San Diego Comic-Con in 2023, but the official DC Twitter account has recently unveiled two upcoming movies for 2024.

As depicted in the above post, it has been disclosed that a new Justice League film titled "Crisis on Infinite Earths" is scheduled for release in 2024. Alongside this announcement is the revelation of an animated Watchmen movie. Notably, the post includes the "DC Universe Movie" tag above the title treatment, suggesting that it could be connected to Gunn's revamped universe.

Fans immediately expressed their concerns about the quick adaptation of the iconic crossover story, whether it was for Gunn's upcoming DCU or the ongoing DC Animated Movie Universe continuity, known as Tomorrowverse. Even those who were open to the idea of it being a part of Tomorrowverse questioned if Crisis on Infinite Earths would include the live-action universes, similar to the Arrowverse's adaptation that showcased the interaction between Ezra Miller's Flash and Grant Gustin's Flash.

DC’s New Timeline Is Already Too Confusing

Even if Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths happens to be an animated film alongside Watchmen, categorizing it as a DC Universe Movie may still tie it to Gunn's expansive franchise plans. This is particularly significant considering his intentions to encompass everything from television shows to video games within the DCU. Given the comics' narrative, which involves the eradication of the DC Multiverse and its subsequent reboot into a single coherent Earth to enhance its accessibility for readers, it's difficult to imagine that it wouldn't have some sort of reverberations within Gunn's live-action DCU.

Gunn's new timeline has already become messy even before its first official entry, Superman: Legacy. The studio head has confirmed that Xolo Maridueña's Blue Beetle will continue in the DCU, while Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom have undergone multiple reshoots to align with Gunn's plans. The Flash was expected to establish this new vision, but its George Clooney and Jason Momoa cameos left audiences confused about their implications for the future.

The announcement of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths being a part of the DC Universe Movie tag, along with Watchmen being a "DC Animated Movie," suggests possible connections to Gunn's franchise. However, it seems quite early in both the DCU and Tomorrowverse to tackle such an iconic storyline, especially considering that the Arrowverse waited nearly a decade before attempting it. Since Gunn is withholding details about his plans, audiences will need to stay attentive for further clarification on the ties of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths to the franchise.

Source: @DCOfficial & Various/Twitter [see links above]