The Beginning of a New Era
The DC Universe is on the brink of a major reboot, marking the end of the DCEU era and the dawn of a new chapter. This transition has left fans with a myriad of questions and uncertainties regarding the canon and continuity of their beloved superheroes.
Blue Beetle Artwork
The upcoming Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will serve as the final installments of the DCEU, paving the way for the launch of Creature Commandos, the first DCU television series, and Superman: Legacy, the inaugural DCU movie in 2024 and 2025, respectively. However, the full extent of this reboot, the unchanged elements of the canon, and the return of familiar faces from the DCEU remain shrouded in mystery.
Unraveling the Mysteries
The appointment of James Gunn and Peter Safran as the co-CEOs of DC Studios marked the beginning of a new era, leading to the cancellation of planned DCEU installments and the initiation of a rebooted DCU. Despite the partial reboot explanation provided by Gunn, there are 7 major questions that continue to perplex fans and enthusiasts alike.
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The uncertainty surrounding Blue Beetle's status as the first DCU character but not the first DCU movie has sparked debates and speculations. The revelation that Blue Beetle is not considered part of the new DCU, despite Xolo Maridueña's return as Jaime Reyes, has added an intriguing layer of complexity to the franchise's continuity.
Similarly, the conflicting interpretations of the canonical status of 2017's Justice League and 2021's Zack Snyder's Justice League have left viewers pondering over which version holds true significance. The enigma surrounding Aquaman's position in the DC Universe and the connection of The Flash's ending to the DCU further contribute to the web of unanswered queries.
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The Return of Iconic Figures
The return of familiar faces from the DCEU, including Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, has sparked discussions about the portrayal of these characters in the new DCU. The uncertainty surrounding the continuity of these characters and their potential variants in the DCU has left fans eager for official clarifications.
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Greg Rucka's Wonder Woman comics
The anticipation surrounding the potential return of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in the DCU has been a topic of much speculation. The cancellation of the third Wonder Woman movie initially raised doubts about Gadot's future as the iconic superhero, but hints and statements from various sources have kept the possibility alive, intriguing fans and enthusiasts.
