James Gunn's Vision for DC Universe and Elseworlds
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn shares his plans for the future of the DC Universe and Elseworlds brands, offering insight into the upcoming movies and the visual branding strategy for the two divisions.
The Future of the DC Universe and Elseworlds
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has revealed the exciting plans for the future of the DC Universe and Elseworlds brands. With the DCEU timeline coming to an end with the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the focus is now shifting towards the DC Universe and Elseworlds projects. Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe is set to begin with Superman: Legacy in 2025, while Creature Commandos will mark the soft start for the franchise on Max in 2024.
James Gunn On DC Universe And Elseworlds
Gunn emphasized that the DCU and Elseworlds are under the umbrella of DC Studios but the stories are not interconnected. This distinction will allow for diverse storytelling within the DC Universe and the creation of standalone Elseworlds movies that exist outside the main canon.
James Gunn On New DC Universe Logo
DC Studios will be introducing a new visual branding strategy to differentiate the DCU and Elseworlds projects. Gunn confirmed that the movie logo for future Elseworlds stories will be different from the main continuity logo, highlighting the unique identity of the two divisions.
Elseworlds Logo
Upcoming Elseworlds Movies
The only confirmed Elseworlds movie set to release in 2024 is Joker: Folie \/ Deux, a groundbreaking DC musical film that will feature Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Additionally, The Batman - Part II will kick off principal photography in 2024 after delays that pushed the production from its initial November 2023 schedule.
Robert Pattinson as Batman in The Batman, DC Elseworlds project
Keanu Reeves' Constantine series is making a comeback with the actor reprising his role in Constantine 2. Meanwhile, J.J. Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates' Superman movie, centered on a Black Clark Kent during the 20th century, is reportedly still in development. The resurgence of these iconic characters in unique Elseworlds narratives is set to captivate audiences and expand the rich tapestry of DC storytelling.
Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in DC Elseworlds Joker
Excitement surrounds the potential adaptation of other Elseworlds comic book stories for the big screen. As 2024 approaches, fans eagerly await further details about the DC Universe and Elseworlds properties, anticipating the emergence of beloved arcs and characters in cinematic form.
Custom image of Calvin Ellis and Clark Kent from DC comics next to each other
Anticipation for the Future
As the DCEU gives way to the new era of the DC Universe and Elseworlds, anticipation builds for the diverse and captivating stories that will unfold. While the focus remains on the DCU, the resurgence of Elseworlds narratives promises an exciting expansion of the DC cinematic universe.
Keanu Reeves Constantine 2 custom News image
With the upcoming release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom marking the end of a chapter, fans eagerly anticipate the fresh and innovative direction that James Gunn and DC Studios will take with the DC Universe and Elseworlds brands. As the transition nears, the promise of new visual branding and captivating narratives sets the stage for a thrilling new era in DC storytelling.
