The Future of DC Universe: Breaking the Rules for Success
A look at the upcoming DC Universe and how it aims to break the rules that hindered the DCEU, setting the stage for a more successful franchise.
Breaking the Gritty Mold
The upcoming DC Universe is set to break a set of rules both written and unwritten that the DCEU followed, with a promising reboot that aims to create a more successful franchise.
Superman holding Batman's chest in Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice
The DCEU's early days were marked by a gritty, dark take on superheroes, a style implemented by Zack Snyder. However, the DCU aims to change this rule by realizing that grounded stories can be made without the downtrodden tone of Snyder's movies.
Custom image of Superman: Legacy Clark Kent and Lois Lane actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.
The first official DCU movie, Superman: Legacy, is positioned to implement this change, portraying emotionally grounded elements with a light-hearted tone that reflects the essence of the character.
Custom image of David Corenswet as Superman in two different angles, with a red & yellow and a blue
Expanding Beyond the Justice League
The Justice League has been the face of the DCEU, but the DCU aims to focus on other superhero teams as well, breaking the rule that only the Justice League was central to the franchise's overarching stories.
Justice League Founding Members in the DCEU
The introduction of characters like Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and Metamorpho in Superman: Legacy sets the stage for other teams, such as the Green Lantern Corps, to have an equally significant role in the DCU.
Green Lantern Corps Power Ring DC Comics
Embracing Diverse Storytelling
The DCU is set to break the rule of strict focus on superheroes by highlighting human characters and villains, providing a more comprehensive spotlight on the franchise's narrative.
Shazam Fury of the Gods' Shazam Family
The inclusion of characters like Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen in Superman: Legacy, along with villain-centric projects, allows the DCU to explore a broader range of storytelling beyond traditional hero-centric plots.
Skylar Gisondo As Jimmy Olsen for Superman Legacy
