Summary
Supermandirector James Gunn is already considering his nextDCUmovie. According to the DC Studios boss, he has more than a few options to choose from.
Supermanlaunches Gunn’s new DC Universe (DCU) franchise when it opens in theaters next summer. Although the animated seriesCreature Commandosis the first DCU projectbeing released, Gunn has said he considers that show to be a “little nibble” of what to expect from the DCU while Superman is the true start of the franchise. WithSupermannow in post-production, Gunn is hard at work seeing the film through to the finish line. However, Gunn is already contemplating the next DCU movie he’ll direct.
During an interview withCollider, Gunn was asked if he’d chosen his next DCU project. The DC Studios boss admitted he hadn’t yet, but revealed that there are multiple DCU projects on his radar. While Gunn didn’t provide details on these projects, he did explain how he’ll decide which one to direct himself:
“I’ve got like four different things that I could do, and I’m going to kind of jump back and forth between those things. I’m going to see which one really speaks to me, and that’s the one I’m gonna do.”
While there may be some DCU projects that haven’t been announced or reported on, fans know about a handful of developing movies and shows that could be one of the four options he mentioned.The Authoritymovie, an untitled Bane and Deathstroke movie, and aTeen Titansfilm are reportedly in development without an announced writer or director.SupermanstarsMaría Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, whose inclusion will presumably set the stage forThe Authoritymovie. So, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for Gunn to sit in the director’s chair forThe Authoritymovie considering he’ll already be familiar with one of its characters. Of course, this is purely speculative, as Gunn could just as likely choose an entirely different movie to direct.
The DCU’s future could also change depending on howSupermanperforms. The DCEU features more than a few films that underperformed at the box office and as the franchise progressed, Warner Bros. opted to make each project more standalone. The studio seemingly felt the DC movie and TV franchise was lagging behind Marvel Studios' MCU, and it wasn’t long after Discovery and WarnerMedia merged into Warner Bros. Discovery that the company decided tooverhaul the DC movieswith Gunn as the new creative mastermind.
Fans have theirwishlist for the DCU Superman movie, but Warner Bros. undoubtedly wants a box office hit and likely some critical praise to justify investing in Gunn’s vision. IfSupermansuffers the same fate as many recent comic book movies by underperforming at the box office, Warner Bros. may force Gunn to return to the drawing board. Time will tell, but there’s likely a lot riding on Gunn’sSuperman.
Supermanis scheduled to be released in theaters on Jun 03, 2025.
Superman
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman is the first movie in Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill departed from the role, honoring the character’s roots as “the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way.”
