Top 10 Misunderstandings About The New DC Universe

Introduction

The DC Universe is undergoing a major transformation with the reboot of the DCEU into the new DC Universe, led by filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran. This announcement has left fans with a mix of excitement and uncertainty as they try to grasp the details of this new franchise.

John Economos in the DC Universe

The new DC Universe is set to bring about significant changes to the live-action franchise, with plans in motion to reinvent the DC Extended Universe. However, with several unanswered questions and ongoing production on various DCU projects, the confusion surrounding the upcoming franchise persists.

Viola Davis as Amanda Waller in Suicide Squad in the Pentagon briefing room

Returning Characters and Actors

One of the biggest misunderstandings surrounding the new DC Universe is the confusion caused by the reprisal of roles by several actors from the DCEU. While some have speculated that this hints at a soft-reboot, it has been clarified that these actors will be portraying new versions of the same characters in the DC Universe.

John Cena as Christopher Smith covered in wounds in Peacemaker (2022)

Notably, actors such as John Cena, Viola Davis, and Steve Agee have been confirmed to reprise their roles in the DCU, adding to the complexity of the transition from the DCEU to the new DC Universe.

Vigilante talking with Peacemaker in his trailer in Peacemaker (2022)

Justice League and Canon Confusion

Speculation about the involvement of DCEU's Justice League actors in the new DC Universe has led to significant confusion. While some actors' futures in the DCU remain unclear, there have been rumors of new roles and hopes for the return of certain actors, adding to the mystery surrounding the Justice League's role in the rebooted franchise.

The DCEU's Justice League Final Team Shot

In addition, questions about the canon status of projects such as 'Peacemaker' and 'The Suicide Squad' in the new DC Universe have further contributed to the misunderstandings surrounding the continuity of the franchise.

John Cena's Christopher Smith looking scared in the Peacemaker Season 1 Finale

Franchise Expansion and Project Timelines

The announcement of ten new projects for the DC Universe has raised questions about the absence of a confirmed Justice League project and the timeline for the release of these projects. While the franchise is set to officially begin in 2024, with the release of two DC Studios TV shows, the lack of clarity on the future of the Justice League has left fans eagerly anticipating further developments in the DCU.

The Flash, Superman, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, Batman and Aquaman in Justice League in the DCEU

Furthermore, the impact of projects such as 'The Flash' on the DCU's timeline and the confusion surrounding the release of 'Superman: Legacy' have added to the complexity of the new franchise, creating anticipation and uncertainty among fans.

Robert Pattinson's Batman emerges from the darkness in The Batman-1