Wild Revelations: James Gunn Sets the Record Straight on DCU Timeline Mix-up Following Blockbuster Justice League Movie News!

Summary

Releasing a Justice League movie in 2024 would be too soon for the new DC Universe, which needs time to fully develop and establish itself.

Introducing the iconic character as the face of the new universe, starting with 2025's Superman: Legacy, marks the beginning of the DC Universe's fresh chapter.

By keeping Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths separate from the DC Universe, the animated movie has the freedom to tell its own unique story and enthrall audiences with an exhilarating crossover featuring characters from diverse DC animated projects.

James Gunn, the new creative chief of DC Studios, has addressed a timeline error in the DC Universe caused by the recent announcement of the Justice League movie. Gunn is responsible for planning the releases for the DC Universe over the next ten years, and he is also the writer and director of the first movie in the new DC Universe, Superman: Legacy, set to release in 2025. Although the DCU slate reveal in January did not include a Justice League movie, a recent announcement has raised doubts.

In a statement on Threads, Gunn clarified that the animated film Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths is not part of the timeline for the DC Universe.

Although it wouldn't be logical for the movie to be integrated into the DC Universe, given that the new Justice League should first appear in a live-action format, the film was initially announced under the "DC Universe" label. Gunn promptly provided clarification when a fan inquired, stating, "They made a mistake. It has been rectified."

Why The Animated Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Is Better Not Being A DCU Movie

It is in the best interest that Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths is not part of the DC Universe movie. It would be overwhelming to release a Justice League film in 2024, just a year after the previous DC regime's final four DCEU movies. The new DC Universe, led by Gunn, requires ample time to flourish before another Justice League installment is introduced.

Superman: Legacy, set for release in 2025, serves as a more fitting opener for the new DC Universe compared to a hastily produced Justice League movie. By establishing the universe with a standalone Superman film, DC can provide audiences with the central character who will represent the new DC Universe. This decision appeases fans while also allowing the studio to approach the recasting of other characters from 2017's Justice League, as numerous DCEU actors' futures are currently uncertain.

Gunn's clarification is also promising for the narrative of the animated film. Crisis on Infinite Earths, one of DC Comics' most beloved events, unites various iterations of heroes from different dimensions. A story of this magnitude requires an existing universe, like the established DC TV's Arrowverse, instead of the newly launched DC Universe. With its distinct identity, the upcoming Justice League movie can incorporate characters from multiple fan-favorite DC animated movies and shows, resulting in a thrilling crossover.