MovieWeb - DC Universe News https://movieweb.com The latest news on the DC Universe Sun, 24 Sep 2023 21:14:29 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Merchandise Prominently Features Amber Heard's Mera Despite Her Limited Role]]> The upcoming DC Universe sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, unveils striking new merchandise, highlighting Amber Heard's reprisal as Mera. Despite her minimized role amidst publicized legal difficulties, her image graces the promotional material, stirring both anticipation and controversy in the fan base.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 21:14:29 GMT https://movieweb.com/aquaman-2-new-merch-amber-heard-mera-jason-momoa/
<![CDATA[Batgirl Directors Reveal the Heartache of Unfulfilled Visions Amid The Flash Release]]> In the ever-vibrant tapestry of cinema, where artistic endeavors meet the grandiose world of superhero realms, sometimes even the most promising projects meet untimely ends. Such is the story of the unreleased Batgirl feature, which has morphed into an emblematic tale of unfulfilled visions and lingering sentiments of 'what could have been' in the dynamic landscape of the movie industry. As directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah navigated the challenging waves that followed the abrupt cessation of their dream project, they find themselves dwelling on the remnants of a journey left incomplete.

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:57:08 GMT https://movieweb.com/batgirl-directors-reveal-the-heartache-of-unfulfilled-visions-amid-the-flash-release/
<![CDATA[Wonder Woman Fan Passes the Baton to Alexandra Daddario in Stunning DCU Art]]> The DC Universe continually evolves, giving birth to fan theories, artistic renderings, and inspiring a multitude of digital creators to imagine the "what-ifs" in this ever-changing world. Amidst the buzz surrounding new official castings, such as David Corenswet stepping into the iconic Superman role and Nathan Fillion embodying Guy Gardner, fervent speculation and bold new conjectures about potential casting choices are sweeping the fandom. One figure that has firmly planted itself in the imaginations of many is Alexandra Daddario, taking the helm as the legendary Wonder Woman, an embodiment of strength and grace in the pantheon of DC characters.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:23:39 GMT https://movieweb.com/wonder-woman-alexandra-daddario-dcu-art/
<![CDATA[DC Harley Quinn Spin-Off Kite Man Series Reveals First Trailer]]> Harley Quinn invites us to fly high to live the adventures of Kite Man in the first trailer for the new DC animated series, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, coming to Max 2024.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:12:57 GMT https://movieweb.com/harley-quinn-kite-man-first-trailer/
<![CDATA[Aquaman 2 Director Agrees With Fans' Criticism Over Release of "Trailer for a Trailer"]]> Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom faces an uphill struggle this December as the final movie in the “old” DCU. While there is no doubting the popularity of star Jason Momoa, the franchise has become something of a poisoned chalice of late, with no film of the last year being able to gain traction at the box office. It seems that even the movie’s own director isn’t taking things too seriously, as James Wan agreed with fans complaints about the “trailer” revealed earlier this week.

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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:35:30 GMT https://movieweb.com/aquaman-2-director-agrees-fans-criticism-lost-kingdom-momoa-trailer/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: New Synopsis Teases Deep Dive into Riveting New Narratives]]> The cinematic world braces itself for a tidal wave of adventure with the forthcoming blockbuster, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Leveraging the monumental success of its predecessor, this epic sequel promises to plunge movie-goers deeper into the depths of Atlantis' intricate plots and breathtaking landscapes. Recent revelations hint at a narrative replete with alliances forged in the crucible of vengeance and survival.

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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:50:35 GMT https://movieweb.com/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-new-synopsis/
<![CDATA[Batgirl Directors Discuss Cancellation of Their DC Movie Now They’ve Seen The Flash]]> Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah admitted to feeling "sad" about their canceled Batgirl film after watching the recently released DC outing The Flash. While recently chatting with Insider, the filmmakers reflected on the experience and revealed how they felt viewing Andrés Mushchietti's The Flash after Warner Bros decided to cancel Adil and Bilall's Batgirl movie last year. Adil told the outlet:

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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:32:48 GMT https://movieweb.com/batgirl-directors-discuss-cancellation-now-seen-the-flash/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Trailer Reveals First Look at DCU Sequel]]> A teaser trailer for the upcoming DC sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, offers our first glimpse at Jason Momoa’s return as the underwater superhero. Released courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is one of the final installments in the DC cinematic universe before the franchise is renewed into the DCU by filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran. Check out the teaser trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom below.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-trailer/
<![CDATA[The Batman Multiverse: Six Live-Action Legends Unite in a Groundbreaking DC Art Display]]> In a time where the multiverse theory reigns supreme in the superhero genre, the image of the stoic, solitary vigilante Batman takes a fantastical spin, soaring to heights even a bat might find dizzying. The universe has indeed folded upon itself, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a realm where the doppelgangers of Bruce Wayne stand united, ready to uphold justice in the dark alleys of Gotham City, in a Spider-Verse styled narrative crafted with masterful strokes by the artist known as mrleeee.

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Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:15:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-batman-multiverse-six-live-action-legends-unite-in-a-groundbreaking-dc-art-display/
<![CDATA[Jeff Nichols Shares His Untold Vision for a Much Darker Aquaman Movie]]> In a revelatory junction where the present meets the path not taken, we find ourselves immersed in the fascinating what-could-have-been narrative of the dark and intense Aquaman movie that never saw the light of day. The landscape of superhero movies might have taken a different, grittier route had Jeff Nichols, the mastermind behind acclaimed dramas such as Mud and Midnight Special, got to helm the 2018 Aquaman movie, steering the iconic DC superhero into uncharted waters.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:00:35 GMT https://movieweb.com/jeff-nichols-vision-darker-aquaman-movie/
<![CDATA[David Zaslav Thinks Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and DC Are "Underused"]]> It's been more than two years since David Zaslav assumed the role of CEO for Warner Bros. Discovery, after the merger of both companies. Since then, he has been implementing major changes, canceling movies and TV shows, and building a new strategy to revive some of the most popular franchises that belong to the company.

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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:23:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/david-zaslav-harry-potter-lord-of-the-rings-dc-underused/
<![CDATA[Creature Commandos Won't Be What Fans Expect, According to James Gunn]]> Creature Commandos is, along with Superman: Legacy, one of the few projects from the new DCU that's been in development for a while now, since it'll be one of the first ones to see the light. James Gunn hopes the animated series will surprise everyone.

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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:13:44 GMT https://movieweb.com/creature-commandos-expectations-james-gunn/
<![CDATA[Timothée Chalamet Captivates as DC’s Nightwing in Stunning Fan Art]]> Acclaimed actor Timothée Chalamet has captivated audiences with his performance in films like Dune and Little Women. Recently, a DC fan has adorned Chalamet with the emblematic attire of the iconic superhero, Nightwing, fueling the fervent wishes of countless fans eager to see this transformation become a reality in James Gunn’s burgeoning franchise.

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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:05:57 GMT https://movieweb.com/timothe-chalamet-nightwing-fan-art/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Suggests One Big MCU Timeline Gripe Will Not Happen With His DCU]]> There is no way to deny that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become such a sprawling entity that fans now need a guide to help navigate their way around the timeline. This has come in the form of a new book from Marvel Studios entitled Marvel Studios “The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline”, but according to James Gunn this is something that will not be required for his new DCU.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:42:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-suggests-one-big-mcu-timeline-gripe-will-not-happen-with-his-dcu/
<![CDATA[Giancarlo Esposito Has Spoken With James Gunn About Joining the DCU]]> James Gunn really wants his new version of the DCU to work out, and in order to do so he's determined to bring some really big stars to the franchise. Big stars like Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian actor Giancarlo Esposito. Esposito already has a lot of experience on being part of huge franchises. He was one of the main characters in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Maze Runner: The Death Cure, he has played Stan Edgar in both The Boys and The Boys Presents: Diabolical, Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, and the acclaimed and dangerous Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad.

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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:13:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/giancarlo-esposito-james-gunn-joining-dcu/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Action Figures Offer Another Look at the Film's Hero and a Villain]]> Catch another glimpse of Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom! At the time of this writing, the DC superhero is still slated to return to theaters on December 20, 2023. Luckily, Warner Bros. hasn’t delayed the film’s release as so many other movies have fallen victim to, courtesy of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Three new images on social media feature both Black Manta and Aquaman action figures from the film. And an image of Momoa can be seen in the upper-right corner. The Instagram post reads:

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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:43:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-action-figures-offer-another-look-at-the-films-hero-and-a-villain/
<![CDATA[Suicide Squad Director Shares "Easy Fix" For DC's Disastrous Box Office Run]]> The 2022 and 2023 were nothing short of a disaster for the outgoing DCEU franchise ahead of the “soft” reboot by James Gunn and Peter Safran in the coming years. What exactly went wrong is still a subject that is up for debate among fans, with given reasons ranging from a general lack of interest in a disjointed franchise to the controversies of Henry Cavill’s Superman departure and Ezra Miller’s numerous arrests. However, one former DC director believes there is something else categorically wrong with the franchise, and it is something that can be easily solved.

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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:26:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/suicide-squad-director-shares-easy-fix-for-dcs-disastrous-box-office-run/
<![CDATA[Superman: Legacy Star David Corenswet Teases Superhero Prep in New BTS Images]]> Superman: Legacy may not have begun shooting yet (and may even end up being delayed due to the current strikes in Hollywood), but the latest Man of Steel actor, David Corenswet, has now started to get ready to become the newest version of the comic book icon in the first official film of the new DCU. Back in June, Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios confirmed that the star of Ryan Murphy's Hollywood was the chosen one to play one of the most popular superheroes in the world for one of the upcoming projects for the new franchise, along with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.

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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:39:15 GMT https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-david-corenswet-superhero-prep/
<![CDATA[Superman: Legacy BTS Photos of James Gunn Spark Suit Speculation]]> Filmmaker James Gunn, the acclaimed director of Superman: Legacy, recently shared enticing behind-the-scenes peeks with his fans. But it wasn't just any snapshot – Gunn's Instagram post sent the internet into a flurry of theories, debates, and speculations. The picture itself is endearing enough to make any heart melt: the star of the photo is none other than a delightful pooch named Nora. Dressed in a cape reminiscent of Krypto the Superdog, Nora poses confidently, basking in her momentary superhero status. Krypto, as DC Universe enthusiasts would know, has been teased by Gunn in the past as a character to make an appearance in the forthcoming film.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:09:33 GMT https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-bts-photos-of-james-gunn-spark-suit-speculation/
<![CDATA[Chris McKay’s Nightwing Movie Lies ‘Dead’ at the Feet of James Gunn’s Gods & Monsters]]> The death of Dick Grayson is at hand? No, nothing quite so dramatic. But The Wrap’s film reporter, Umberto Gonzalez, merely claims that filmmaker Chris McKay’s Nightwing movie is officially “dead.” Prior to the announcement of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Detective Comics Universe (DCU) in January, McKay had designs to lead a film focusing on the Batman’s first sidekick, Robin/Richard Grayson, when he grew up and took on the mantle of Nightwing.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:33:46 GMT https://movieweb.com/chris-mckay-nightwing-movie-dead/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Dishes on the Superhero Film's Basketful of Easter Eggs]]> Warning! The following contains minor SPOILERS for Blue Beetle.

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:30:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-director-dishes-on-the-superhero-films-basketful-of-easter-eggs/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Hints That Two Guardians of the Galaxy Stars Could Be Joining the DCU]]> The cinematic works of James Gunn have always stood out not just for their unique storytelling and compelling visuals but also for the recurring collaborators he brings on board. Time and again, audiences have been treated to performances from Michael Rooker and Nathan Fillion across Gunn's filmography. It's become a sort of tradition, a signature touch. As the first trilogy of Guardians of the Galaxy concludes, fans are keenly anticipating new collaborations, and buzz suggests two of its stars could be venturing into the DC realm.

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:44:11 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-hints-two-guardians-of-the-galaxy-stars-dcu/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Wants Ted Lasso Star Jason Sudeikis as Ted Kord]]> Warning: this article contains SPOILERS for Blue Beetle.

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:42:34 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-jason-sudeikis-ted-kord/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Ángel Manuel Soto Says One Thing Must Happen to Guarantee a Sequel]]> Comic book movie outing Blue Beetle is the weekend’s big winner, but its early performance doesn’t necessarily ensure a sequel. The new superhero adventure from director Ángel Manuel Soto narrowly bested Barbie at the box office — barely. While the DC film did take the No. 1 spot with $25.4 million domestically, Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster made $21.5 million in its fifth weekend of release. And Soto knows that money will ultimately decide whether a Blue Beetle sequel ever sees the light of day. Soto said in an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment:

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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:24:20 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-director-must-happen-guarantee-sequel/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Zaps Barbie Off The Top of the Box Office…But It is Still Not a Heroic Victory]]> Blue Beetle is the penultimate movie in the old DCEU franchise, and will finally bring Barbie’s box office run as the #1 movie of the last month to an end. However, it is not all celebrations for the latest addition to the DC cinematic universe, as following the theatrical disappointments of the likes of Black Adam and The Flash, Blue Beetle is also underperforming against original projections. The main issue is that the projections for the movie were not that high in the first place, meaning that the film will likely produce another loss-making addition to the outgoing part of the DC world.

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Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:25 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-zaps-barbie-off-the-top-of-the-box-officebut-it-is-still-not-a-heroic-victory/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Box Office: Previews Bring in $3.3 Million on Thursday, Film Kicks Off Weekend With $9.8 Million]]> It looks like Blue Beetle won’t get stepped on, or squashed, during its opening weekend. The new DC flick from director Ángel Manuel Soto began its theatrical run with previews on Thursday, August 17. And the film brought in $3.3 million domestically from those early screenings. However, it looks like the superhero film may not reach the $30-million mark as some projections suggested.

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Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:43:23 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-box-office-previews-bring-in-33-million-on-thursday-film-kicks-off-weekend-with-98-million/
<![CDATA[Superman: Legacy’s James Gunn Likens Character Overcrowding & his Man of Steel to Steve Carell's 40-Year-Old Virgin]]> Who would have thought Superman: Legacy would ever be compared to The 40-Year-Old Virgin? Divisiveness has always been a part of the online culture, and now a fan is calling out filmmaker James Gunn for including too many characters in his upcoming Detective Comics Universe (DCU) film Superman: Legacy. Gunn took to social media to discuss his favorite songs of 2023 when someone brought up the question of overcrowding the movie on Threads. @pharhud wrote:

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:57:52 GMT https://movieweb.com/superman-legacys-james-gunn-likens-character-overcrowding-his-man-of-steel-to-steve-carells-40-year-old-virgin/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Turned to The Raid for Fight Scene Inspiration]]> The director behind Blue Beetle, Ángel Manuel Soto, reveals that he turned to one of modern cinema’s greatest action outings for inspiration for the fight sequences: the 2011 action thriller The Raid. Speaking recently with DiscussingFilm, the filmmaker explained that he wanted the fighting in the DC movie to be “visceral,” and thus looked to director Gareth Evans and star Iko Uwais’ 2011 action masterclass for how to depict the superhero punches.

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Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:54:31 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-the-raid-fight-scene-inspiration/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Star Xolo Maridueña Cannot Wait for DC Fans to Meet the Franchise’s Newest Superhero]]> Xolo Maridueña was born to be the Blue Beetle. Best known for portraying Miguel Diaz on Cobra Kai, Maridueña is trading in his karate gi for the super-powered suit he receives once being chosen by the scarab. "I'm so excited about people meeting this character for the first time,” Maridueña told Newsweek.

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Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:59:40 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-xolo-mariduea-dc-fans-newest-superhero/
<![CDATA[DC's Blue Beetle Gets Positive Debut Boost on Rotten Tomatoes]]> Blue Beetle is bugging out in the best possible way on Rotten Tomatoes. Yes, somewhere between the remnants of the DC Extended Universe’s old regime and James Gunn & Peter Safran’s DC Universe lies director Ángel Manuel Soto’s latest film offering. And even though there are only a handful of reviews from the critics available, Blue Beetle is starting positively on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:07:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/dcs-blue-beetle-rotten-tomatoes-score/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Hints at Blue Beetle's Integral DCU Role During Film's Premiere]]> Every once in a while, the world of cinema opens its grand curtains to introduce a fresh face that promises to redefine the standards of superhero fandom. This weekend is one such moment. As theaters prepare for an influx of eager fans, the iconic DC superhero, Blue Beetle, is all set to make his illustrious entry onto the big screen.

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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:23:20 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-blue-beetle-dcu-role-premiere/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Asserts the Importance of Jaime Reyes to the New DCU]]> DC character Blue Beetle is finally coming to theaters this week, marking the long-awaited cinematographic debut of Latino superhero Jaime Reyes, played by Cobra Kai star Xolo Mariduena. The movie, which was initially going to be released on Max alongside Leslie Grace's Batgirl, is part of the past administration behind all DC projects coming from Warner Bros Pictures. Now, Blue Beetle is coming out in the middle of the many changes being implemented by James Gunn and Peter Safran to the DC franchise in order to build a new DC Universe. Changes that will leave most of the old characters behind.

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:38:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-importance-new-dcu/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Says James Gunn & Peter Safran ‘Respected’ His Vision]]> There’s a new superhero in town: the Blue Beetle. Director Angel Manuel Soto is caught right in the middle of the transition between the supposedly defunct Detective Comics Extended Universe (DCEU) and James Gunn and Peter Safran’s upcoming Detective Comics Universe (DCU). And Soto claims that the new heads of DC "respected" his big-screen vision. Soto said in an exclusive interview with GamesRadar+:

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:48:13 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-james-gunn-peter-safran-respected-vision/
<![CDATA[Marvel Stars Become DC Heroes and Villains in New Fan Art]]> The DCEU and the MCU have been fighting over the domination of the superhero genre both on the small and big screen, with the universe led by Kevin Feige having a significant adventage on the battle. A big part of the popularity that both franchises have accomplished have to do with the big names behind the main characters of their movies and tv shows, who hace become major stars thannks to their roles as famous heroes or villains.

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Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:45:42 GMT https://movieweb.com/marvel-stars-dc-heroes-villains-fan-art/
<![CDATA[Alden Ehrenreich Gets Transformed Into Green Lantern in New Fan Art]]> Superman and Batman won't be the only heroes getting a new version with James Gunn's DCU. Max will welcome a new original tv show set in the world of Green Lantern, with John Stewart and Hal Jordan as the lead characters.

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Sun, 13 Aug 2023 02:16:58 GMT https://movieweb.com/alden-ehrenreich-green-lantern-fan-art/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle First Reactions Have Surfaced Online]]> Is all set for the long-awaited debut of Jaime Reyes' debut on the big screen. As Blue Beetle's release approaches, the first reactions to the latest DCU adventure are in to celebrate the raise of a new hero.

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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:18:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-first-reactions/
<![CDATA[Wonder Woman 3 Now Being Developed for the DCU With Gal Gadot & James Gunn]]> In some of her recent interviews for Netflix movie Heart of Stone, Gal Gadot has seemed to suggest that Wonder Woman 3 is actively in some kind of development at DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU picking up where Patty Jenkins left off. Now, new reports from Collider and Variety have thrown some serious doubt on the claims, noting that "multiple sources" have confirmed that there is currently no Wonder Woman 3 in any kind of development, and that Paradise Lost, the prequel TV series featuring the Amazonian herione, is currently being developed at the moment. There are no further details available right now, but you can compare this new information with Gadot's original comments below and make up your own mind on the matter.

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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:38:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/wonder-woman-3-developed-gal-gadot-james-gunn/
<![CDATA[Gal Gadot Says Wonder Woman 3 Is in "the Best Hands"]]> Gal Gadot is definitely coming back as to play Diana Prince in Wonder Woman 3 as a part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU. Earlier this month, the actress confirmed that a third movie of her adventures as the famous Amazon was in development, and now she offers more details about her future as the popular hero.

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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:56:48 GMT https://movieweb.com/gal-gadot-wonder-woman-3-best-hands/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Addresses Speculation That Grant Gustin's Flash Is DCU Bound ]]> James Gunn dodges the Grant Gustin question in a “Flash.” Out of the demise of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) will rise James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe (DCU). For the sake of all fans, the move will hopefully be more instrumental than simply dropping the “E” in DCEU. But Gunn refuses to give a definitive answer to whether the CW’s Flash/Barry Allen (Gustin) will appear in his DCU.

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:11:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-addresses-speculation-that-grant-gustins-flash-is-dcu-bound/
<![CDATA[David Harbour Reveals Why He's So Excited About His Creature Commandos Character]]> The new DCU is slowly taking form and David Harbour is happy to be a part of it thanks to Creature Commandos. Last year, James Gunn was announced as the new co-CEO of DC Studios, a new division from Warner Bros. Discovery in charge of every project related to the characters from the comic book company, which he leads along with Peter Safran.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:09:15 GMT https://movieweb.com/david-harbour-excited-creature-commandos-character/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Box Office Projections Are Low But Better Than Expected]]> Blue Beetle is determined to be a moderate but considerable success even if that exclusively depends on the fans hard work to promote the movie, which it seems to be working out.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:42:58 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-box-office-low-better-expected/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle's Number of Post-Credit Scenes Confirmed by Early Screenings]]> Blue Beetle is just a few days away of its release, and as it has already become a tradition within the superhero genre, will include post-credit scenes teasing what's next for the character played by Cobra Kai's Xolo Mariduena.

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:16:42 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetles-post-credit-scenes-confirmed/
<![CDATA[Superman: Legacy Fan Trailer Includes Unexpected Storyline]]> David Corenswet's Man of Steel is ready to show the world who he is under Clark Kent's glasses in Superman: Legacy fan made trailer, anticipating the first official movie from James Gunn's DCU.

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:07:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-fan-trailer-unexpected/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Unveils the Episode Count for DC’s Creature Commandos]]> In an era where fans eagerly await the next move from leading entertainment powerhouses, DC Studios has strategically placed its chess pieces for an intriguing reimagining of their universe. As newly appointed co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran unveil their plan to reshape the extended universe, the first gleams of creativity have started shining through the projects under the banner of DC Studios Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:00:34 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-unveils-the-episode-count-for-dcs-creature-commandos/
<![CDATA[Gal Gadot Didn't Know David Corenswet Was the New Superman]]> Gal Gadot didn’t realize who Henry Cavill’s replacement was. Fan of the DC Comics have known for a while that James Gunn and Peter Safran are shifting away from the old DCEU and forging a new Detective Comics Universe (DCU). It officially kicks off with Superman: Legacy in 2025, but the actor who has brought Wonder Woman to life on the big screen since Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) didn’t realize David Corenswet was the new actor hired to portray Superman.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:38:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/gal-gadot-didnt-know-david-corenswet-was-the-new-superman/
<![CDATA[Kingdom Come Animated Movie Scrapped at DC Studios]]> Superman almost returned to the animated format in the movie adaptation of one of the character's most acclaimed and popular stories from the comics, Kingdom Come. Unfortunately, the project was ultimately scrapped at DC Studios.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:23:47 GMT https://movieweb.com/kingdom-come-movie-scrapped-dc-studios/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Star Xolo Maridueña Has Discussed His Future in the DCU With James Gunn]]> Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña will soon join the pantheon of superheroes in Blue Beetle, and the actor has revealed that discussions have taken place between himself and co-CEO of DC Studios James Gunn regarding the character’s future in the rebooted DCU. Discussing the movie with Fandango alongside the rest of the Blue Beetle cast, Maridueña offered details of his talks with Gunn, with Blue Beetle’s future dependent on how well the first outing does with audiences.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:25:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-xolo-mariduea-future-dcu-james-gunn/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Reveals The Next Big Leap in DCU’s Animation Projects]]> A fascinating revelation has come to light about the course of the DC Universe's animated ventures, thanks to James Gunn, one of the captains steering this vast ship. In a realm where cinema evolves constantly, DC Universe is ensuring that its fans have plenty to anticipate in the coming years.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:01:56 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-reveals-the-next-big-leap-in-dcus-animation-projects/
<![CDATA[Bluee Beetle Director Promises More Jaime Reyes in the Future of the DCU]]> Blue Beetle's director Angel Manuel Soto is confident about the return of the character in the future of the DCU despite the current changes undergoing in the franchise, now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are taking over.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:15:45 GMT https://movieweb.com/bluee-beetle-director-jaime-reyes-future-dcu/
<![CDATA[Black Panther Voted Greatest Superhero Movie Ever & Zack Snyder Fans Aren't Happy]]>

The Academy Award-winning Marvel outing, Black Panther, has been voted the greatest superhero movie of all time. And fans of Zack Snyder are not happy. In what’s sure to be a controversial list of the top 50 superhero movies ever made put together by Rolling Stone, Black Panther was found to be number one, while Zack Snyder’s Justice League has been put at number fifty. But this isn’t the reason why fans have been left shaking their heads. No, when the list was first shared Zack Snyder’s Justice League was at the tippy top, with the publication having shared the list in reverse. By mistake, presumably.[EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/UsUnitedJustice/status/1685756714874810368[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/TheDiscFather/status/1685796141622005760[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/Swordfish978/status/1685869743830441984[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/ThatBatNerd/status/1685908158651187201[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/SnyderCastle/status/1685780204508082177[/EMBED_TWITTER]While Zack Snyder's Justice League now has a very dedicated fanbase, the first ‘Top 10’ included such...questionable comic book movie efforts as 2007’s Ghost Rider, 1975’s Infra-Man, the first Thor, and 2010’s Megamind. Now that the list has been put the right way around, the actual top ten makes a lot more sense, with Black Panther leading a pack that includes the likes of Spider-Man 2, the first Superman from 1978, and Christopher Nolan’s seminal Batman movie The Dark Knight.The top ten in its entirety now reads; Black Panther (2018), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Logan (2017), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Superman (1978), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), The Dark Knight (2008), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Wonder Woman (2017), and finally The Incredibles (2004).While there are arguably still some peculiar choices and placements here, these movies being placed at the top of the superhero mountain certainly makes more sense than that had been there originally. Overall, at least.RELATED: The Most Rewatchable Superhero Movies From Marvel and DC

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:38:05 GMT https://movieweb.com/black-panther-voted-greatest-superhero-movie-zack-snyder-fans-arent-happy/
<![CDATA[Zack Snyder Applauds the First Hero from DC’s Cinematic Rebirth]]> Zack Snyder, once at the helm of the expansive and darkly-tinged SnyderVerse, has emerged once more from the shadows, not as a director but as an avid supporter of the upcoming reboot of the DC Universe. In the dynamic realm of superhero cinema, legacies are built on daring ideas, memorable characters, and – most importantly – unwavering passion from those who breathe life into these tales.

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Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:51:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/zack-snyder-applauds-the-first-hero-from-dcs-cinematic-rebirth/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle: Susan Sarandon Reveals Why She Signed on For Superhero Movie Role]]> Susan Sarandon will try and give the Blue Beetle a run for his money this summer. A stalwart in Hollywood — she started acting in 1970 — Sarandon has never appeared in either the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) or even the now defunct DCEU films that officially took their curtain call with The Flash. However, Sarandon didn’t hesitate to sign on and play the evil, power-hungry Victoria Kord in the Blue Beetle because of the film’s director, Angel Manuel Soto.

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Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:50:26 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-susan-sarandon-reveals-why-she-signed-on-for-superhero-movie-role/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Merch Aplenty as Warner Bros. Hype DC Hero’s First Feature Film]]> Warner Bros. Discovery has teamed up with DC to send soaring a collection of Blue Beetle merch in honor of the DC Super Hero’s first feature film. The collection includes toys, collectibles, apparel, books, and much more, with the studio inviting everyone into the world of comic book fan-favorite, Blue Beetle, with a new merchandise collection inspired by the upcoming action adventure from Warner Bros. Pictures. You can check out some images and details of this Blue Beetle merchandise below.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:20:43 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-merch/
<![CDATA[Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Trailer Brings the Kevin Conroy DC Movie to 4K Blu-Ray]]> The beloved animated classic, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, is getting the 4K Blu-ray treatment in celebration of its 30th anniversary, and a newly released trailer shows off the noir DC tale in all its glory. Coming courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment, the remastered Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is due to be released in September, with the movie featuring the late, great Kevin Conroy as Batman alongside Mark Hamill as The Joker. Check out the trailer for the 4K release of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm below.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:21:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm-trailer-4k-blu-ray/
<![CDATA[The Flash Director Reveals Tragic Reason Why Michael Keaton’s Batman Retired]]>

Director Andy Muschietti has revealed the tragic reason behind Michael Keaton’s Batman walking away from the cape and cowl in The Flash. And it’s pretty dark. Discussing the DC outing in a new behind-the-scenes featurette released courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Muschietti explains that Keaton’s Dark Knight decided to retire from being a superhero after killing a criminal in front of their child and thus going against his code and mirroring the event that led him to become Batman in the first place.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:17:27 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-director-reveals-tragic-reason-why-batman-retired/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Quashes Rumors About Making a Justice League Movie]]> The DCU's last proper ensemble film Justice League (2017) was arguably the biggest fumble in the previous era of the franchise.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:34:06 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-quashes-rumors-about-making-a-justice-league-movie/
<![CDATA[James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU Takeover Has Already Had an Unexpected Impact on DC Comics]]> There is still every chance that James Gunn and Peter Safran will have an uphill struggle when they finally kick off their new DCU in 2025, especially when box office projections for the “first confirmed DCU character” Blue Beetle are predicting one of the lowest DC movie openings ever. However, in contrast, since Gunn and Safran’s plans were announced, sales of many DC comics have doubled or even tripled.

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Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:04:44 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-and-peter-safrans-dcu-takeover-has-already-had-an-unexpected-impact-on-dc-comics/
<![CDATA[DC Studios Announces New Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths Animated Movies]]> DC Studios is getting to new animated movies. While many changes are being made in the official canon of the franchise that has James Gunn and Peter Safran as the main leaders, the company is taking a pause from releasing movies on the big screen after Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, at least until Superman: Legacy arrives in 2025. But that won't stop them from making new animated titles, and two major projects have been announced.

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Sat, 22 Jul 2023 17:44:55 GMT https://movieweb.com/dc-studios-watchmen-crisis-on-infinite-earths-animated-movies/
<![CDATA[Trouble in Atlantis: DC Studios Order Multiple Reshoots For Aquaman Sequel]]> As a follow-up to the hit movie Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa and directed by James Wan, which surprisingly made $1.148 billion worldwide, Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom is expected to release later this year. However, the film has trouble adjusting to the new schedule due to multiple reshoots and drama surrounding the studio.

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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:14:29 GMT https://movieweb.com/trouble-in-atlantis-dc-studios-order-multiple-reshoots-for-aquaman-sequel/
<![CDATA[Comic-Con Images Reveal Star Wars, Marvel and DC Costumes, Props & More]]> San Diego Comic Con 2023 is now underway, and we have several images from the event. Displaying all manner of costumes, props, and more from the likes of such major franchises as Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the world of DC, SDCC once again looks like a comic fan’s dream come real and offers a closer look at the work and level of detail that goes into bringing some of our favorite movies to life. Check out a few of the images from SDCC below.

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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:02:47 GMT https://movieweb.com/comic-con-images-reveal-star-wars-marvel-and-dc-costumes-props-more/
<![CDATA[The Batman Met With Most Complaints to the BBFC in 2022 as Kids Take Aim at the Rating]]> Director Matt Reeves’ critically acclaimed DC outing, The Batman, tops the list of most complaints received by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) in 2022. According to a report by Deadline, The Batman was met with 22 complaints, which were aimed at the movie’s 15 rating. A rating that is equivalent to an R rating in the US and meant that no one under the age of 15 could see the movie. But the complaints were not about the content of The Batman, instead they came from kids younger than 15 who were eager to see The Dark Knight once again take to the big screen.

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Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:43:47 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-batman-met-with-most-complaints-in-2022/
<![CDATA[The DCU Will Minimize Need to Binge-Watch Prior Projects & Be Accessible to Newcomers]]> Co-CEO of DC Studios, Peter Safran, has revealed that he and fellow CEO James Gunn will strive to make the DCU as accessible as possible, with the shared universe allowing for newcomers and limiting the need to binge-watch everything before seeing the latest movie of TV show. Speaking with Vanity Fair, Safran declared their hopes to “minimize” confusion felt by audiences in order to “maximize” entertainment and enjoyment.

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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:19:00 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-dcu-will-minimize-need-to-binge-watch-prior-projects/
<![CDATA[Superman: Legacy Adds Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion and Edi Gathegi as Key Characters]]> With exactly two years to go before its premiere in theaters, and a few days after announcing its main protagonists, Superman: Legacy adds three other great stars. They join a cast that already includes David Corenswet and Rachel Borsnahan to play Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:13:08 GMT https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-isabela-merced-nathan-fillion-edi-gathegi-key-characters/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Trailer Reveals More of the First Outing in the DCU]]>

The latest trailer for the DC outing Blue Beetle reveals a further glimpse at the exciting origin story of the superhero. Released courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, Blue Beetle finds Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña taking the lead as Blue Beetle makes his debut on the big screen next month. Check out the newly released trailer for Blue Beetle below, via Entertainment Tonight.

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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:15:27 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-trailer-reveals-more-of-the-first-outing-in-the-dcu/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Star Xolo Maridueña Teases Several DC Cameos]]> Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña has teased crowd-pleasing cameos in his upcoming superhero origin story, Blue Beetle. Speaking with The Wrap, Maridueña describes Blue Beetle as Green Lantern-meets-Iron Man, and hints that the DC outing will feature appearances from several familiar faces but keeps things close to the chest regarding whose faces they might be...

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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:22:28 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-star-xolo-mariduea-teases-several-dc-cameos/
<![CDATA[Bill Skarsgård Becomes James Gunn’s DCU Joker in New Fan Art]]> Bill Skarsgård is one of the candidates to join James Gunn's DCU. Shortly before it was revealed that David Corenswet and Rachel Borsnahan will play Clark Kent and Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy, a report revealed that both Bill and his brother Alexander Skarsgård were on the shortlist of candidates to join the project as Lex Luthor.

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Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:26:11 GMT https://movieweb.com/bill-skarsgrd-dcu-joker-fan-art/
<![CDATA[Pom Klementieff Says She's in Talks to Join James Gunn's DCU]]> While James Gunn finished his work with the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, chances are he will continue to keep working with Pom Klementieff. In the MCU, Klementieff played the role of Mantis, one of the titular Guardians from Gunn's films. Gunn is now fully committed to building the new DCU with Peter Safran for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, focusing on DC-based projects like Superman: Legacy. And it seems like he's wanting to bring along some of his favorite performers, like Klementieff, for these new endeavors.

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Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:02:35 GMT https://movieweb.com/pom-klementieff-to-join-dcu-with-jim-gunn/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Addresses Key Character Death and What It Means In The DCU Movie]]> Warning: This article contains spoilers for Blue Beetle.

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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:22:38 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-confirms-the-death-of-a-key-character/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Star Sports the ‘Coolest CGI Suit in Action’ in Latest Photo from DCU Movie]]> Get ready, DC fans, as the curtain is set to rise on a new hero: Blue Beetle. Audiences can look forward to seeing Jaime Reyes, the teenage college graduate with powers beyond imagination, who'll be brought to life by Xolo Maridueña.

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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:19:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-star-praises-coolest-cgi-suit-in-action-new-photos/
<![CDATA[David Corenswet, Jensen Ackles and Adria Arjona Become the DCU Trinity in New Fan Art]]> James Gunn already found the Superman of his DCU. David Corenswet will become the Man of Steel in Superman: Legacy, the first official DC Studios film that will mark an official new beginning for the comic company's extended universe alongside Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:32:39 GMT https://movieweb.com/david-corenswet-jensen-ackles-adria-arjona-dcu-trinity-fan-art/
<![CDATA[Smallville Star Continues His Campaign to Play Green Arrow in James Gunn's DCU]]> Kyle Gallner may have excelled as a speedster in Smallville, but the actor is very clear that if he returned to the DCU, Green Arrow would be the character he would choose to play.

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Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:24:44 GMT https://movieweb.com/smallville-star-campaign-play-green-arrow-dcu/
<![CDATA[James Mangold Suggests DCU's Swamp Thing Origin Will Be Changed From His Comic Appearance]]> James Gunn’s DCU looks like it will doing things its own way, reviving the comic book universe and attempting to make it the success that its previous iteration failed to become. According to director James Mangold, who will be helming the new Swamp Thing movie, that looks to include some potential changes to the origins of some characters.

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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:10:33 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-mangold-suggests-dcus-swamp-thing-origin-will-be-changed-from-his-comic-appearance/
<![CDATA[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Will Be Standalone, James Wan Reveals]]> Director James Wan has revealed that the upcoming DC sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, will be a standalone comic book movie outing. Speaking with Comicbook.com, Wan explained that the Aquaman sequel will largely stand apart from the rest of the DC cinematic universe, which is sure to come as a major positive considering that this version of the DC universe will soon come to an end.

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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:15:55 GMT https://movieweb.com/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-will-be-standalone/
<![CDATA[The Flash's Total Projected Box Office More Disastrous Than If The Movie Had Been Scrapped]]> The Flash seemed to be setting itself up as a big DCEU event that would reset the comic book universe, deliver a host of cameos and variants that Marvel Studios has been promising but so far failed to show in their multiverse, and generally make all the box office problems of Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods go away. Instead, the film’s lacklustre opening weekend and subsequent 70%+ drop in week on week numbers has now left the film as one of their biggest bombs.

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:31:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flashs-box-office-more-disastrous-than-if-the-movie-had-been-scrapped/
<![CDATA[Henry Cavill & Superman Fans React to David Corenswet Casting in the DCU]]>

Following months of speculation, the DCU has found its new Superman in Pearl and The Politician star David Corenswet. The casting of Corenswet, alongside The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, has now been confirmed by writer, director, and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn himself. But, what do Superman fans, and Man of Steel star Henry Cavill fans, think of the decision? Well, they have taken to social media to let us all know...

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Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:57:11 GMT https://movieweb.com/henry-cavill-superman-fans-react-to-david-corenswet-casting/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Says He Braced Himself For Fan Backlash When Taking Over the DCU]]> The massive revamp of the DCU franchise, which is being orchestrated by acclaimed director James Gunn, is a huge move in one of the most lucrative niches of the film industry that's undoubtedly being closely watched by fans, be it those of the comics and/or those who liked at least some of the previous cinematic adaptations. The person whose perhaps most aware of the near-astronomical expectations of what's to come is of course Gunn himself. In a report from The Direct, the director recently sat down with the Inside of You podcast for an interview about the road ahead with the DCU, and how he expected backlash from the moment of the first announcement.

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Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:36:24 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-braced-for-fan-backlash-when-taking-over-the-dcu/
<![CDATA[The Flash Director Reveals That Super Surprising Cameo Was Filmed in Person]]> Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Flash from the outset.

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Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:26 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-most-surprising-cameo-was-filmed-in-person/
<![CDATA[Blue Beetle Director Confirms it Is Part of James Gunn's DCU and a Trilogy of Movies]]> Blue Beetle has been something of an anomaly in the world of DC movies. Having originally been planned as a Max exclusive along with Batgirl, the Xolo Maridueña-led superhero movie managed to avoid the fate of Leslie Grace’s DCEU movie and was instead given its own theatrical release. It seems that not only that, but the film had found itself as part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new vision for the comic book universe that really gets started with Superman: Legacy in 2025, and according to its director is part of a planned trilogy of movies featuring the Latino hero.

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Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:08:12 GMT https://movieweb.com/blue-beetle-james-gunn-dcu-role-confirmed-trilogy/
<![CDATA[James Gunn 'Blown Away' By Screen Tests for Leads in Superman: Legacy]]> As the hype continues to build for the premiere of James Gunn's first new-era DCU film Superman: Legacy, the biggest question still stands at the forefront: who is worthy to pick up the cape next as Superman, and as Lois Lane? Since the departure of both Henry Cavill and Amy Adams as both characters respectively, there have been very big shoes to fill, and James Gunn has been hard at work with what is undoubtedly an incredibly difficult selection process. However, per a report from CBR and a tweet from Gunn himself, apparently that process has been progressing very well, the director having nothing but the highest praise for every audition and utter excitement for who will ultimately land the role.

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Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:11:33 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-blown-away-by-screen-tests-for-leads-in-superman-legacy/
<![CDATA[The Flash Director Andy Muschietti Will Direct Batman Reboot the Brave and the Bold]]> After several weeks of rumors, The Flash director Andy Muschietti will direct the DCU Batman reboot, The Brave and the Bold, with the filmmaker being chosen by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn for the job. The hiring of Muschietti has been confirmed via Variety, with Gunn and his fellow DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran releasing a joint statement in which they heap praise on the director and his affinity for bringing the world of DC to life.

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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:29:40 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-director-andy-muschietti-will-direct-the-brave-and-the-bold/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Points At Major Difference Between the DCU and the MCU]]> James Gunn is ready to leave the MCU behind. After the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, with which he managed to close the story of the popular team of misfits, he’s finally moving into the DCU as co-CEO of DC Studios with Peter Safran.

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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:15:51 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-major-difference-dcu-mcu/
<![CDATA[Andy Muschietti Breaks Silence on Criticized "Wonky" VFX on The Flash]]> The Flash hits theaters tomorrow, although in some countries the Andy Muschietti-directed film is already available for fans to enjoy. For weeks there have been screenings as a preview, although the vast majority were unfinished versions of the movie.

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Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:09:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/andy-muschietti-on-criticized-wonky-vfx-the-flash/
<![CDATA[Man of Steel's 10th Anniversary Celebrated by Zack Snyder as The Flash Soft-Reboots The DCEU]]> The Flash may be set to give the DCU a soft reboot this weekend, but a decade ago the DCEU began with Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. A reboot of the Superman franchise and the first chapter in the director’s planned universe, the film saw Henry Cavill step up to play the dual role of Clark Kent and Superman, and fans were instantly on board with his performance as the iconic comic book character. While things didn’t exactly go to plan further down the line, Snyder shared a Vero post in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the movie’s release on Wednesday. In the post Snyder commented:

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Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:32:33 GMT https://movieweb.com/man-of-steel-10th-anniversary-zack-snyder-the-flash-soft-reboots-the-dceu/
<![CDATA[The Flash 2 Could Still Happen Depending on the Box Office ]]> A sequel to The Flash could happen should the Andy Muschietti directed, Ezra Miller starring DC outing do well enough at the box office. According to a report by The Wrap, the studio is considering moving ahead with a follow-up using the script that has already been written by Aquaman and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom scribe David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.

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Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:23:33 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-2-could-still-happen/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Says Traditional Heroes and Fictional Cities Will Set DCU Apart From the MCU]]> James Gunn has a tough task ahead of him to bring the DCU back from the brink of disaster and make it a force to be reckoned with in the world of comic book movies and TV shows. Despite noting on multiple occasions that he does not see Marvel and DC as being in competition with each other, it is obvious that Gunn’s new slate of movies will have to compete with the well-established continuing story of the MCU, whether he likes it or not.

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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:57:40 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-says-traditional-heroes-and-fictional-cities-will-set-dcu-apart-from-the-mcu/
<![CDATA[Ezra Miller Makes Controversial Appearance at The Flash Premiere, Praises Director Andy Muschietti]]>

Controversial actor Ezra Miller made a rare public appearance at the premiere for the DC outing The Flash last night, and made their first comments regarding the standalone superhero movie. Appearing at the premiere in Los Angeles, Miller walked the red carpet (via Deadline) alongside The Flash co-stars Ben Affleck and Sasha Calle, and was introduced by director Andy Muschietti.

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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:30:30 GMT https://movieweb.com/ezra-miller-makes-appearance-at-the-flash-premiere/
<![CDATA[James Gunn Says ‘No Way’ to Using AI for the DCU’s Animated Projects]]> James Gunn's DCU is slowly beginning to take shape. Almost five months after the announcement of the first projects that will be part of the first phase of the new stage of the franchise, Gods & Monsters, the first series and films of the new canon are already in development.

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Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:47:35 GMT https://movieweb.com/james-gunn-no-way-to-using-ai-dcu-animated/
<![CDATA[Thanos Creator Celebrates The Flash for Doing Something Different from Marvel]]> Thanos creator Jim Starlin has seen The Flash and has a few things to say about how DC celebrates comic book writers very differently than Marvel does.

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Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:49:26 GMT https://movieweb.com/thanos-creator-the-flash-something-different-marvel/
<![CDATA[Superman: Legacy Could Introduce Another Major DC Group of Characters]]> James Gunn is actively working on the development of Gods & Monster, the first phase of the new DCU, which will include the debut of a new Man of Steel in Superman: Legacy.

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Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:16:56 GMT https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-introduce-major-dc-group/
<![CDATA[The Flash Being Called ‘One of the Best Superhero Movies Ever Made’ Left Studio ‘Bemused']]> A new report reveals that some at Warner Bros. Pictures were left “bemused” by the marketing for The Flash, and particularly the claims that it will stand as one of the greatest superhero movies ever made. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Flash being unable to use controversial lead star Ezra Miller for marketing purposes, the studio instead “put the focus on the film itself.”

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Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:43 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-left-studio-bemused/
<![CDATA[Superman: Legacy Screen Tests Happening Soon, Nicholas Hoult & David Corenswet Revealed as Favorites]]> We may be edging closer to finding out who will next sport the red cape and blue spandex of Superman in the upcoming reboot Superman: Legacy, with insiders close to production revealing that Nicholas Hoult (The Great), David Corenswet (Pearl), and Tom Brittney (Grantchester) are gearing up for in-person screen tests. According to Deadline, these tests "will take place around Father’s Day weekend,” with the trio trying out for the lead role of Clark Kent aka the DC icon Superman.

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Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:29:57 GMT https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-screen-tests-soon-nicholas-hoult-david-corenswet/
<![CDATA[Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman Get Violent in R-Rated Justice League: Warworld Trailer]]> The Justice League lead the resistance on a brutal planet in the newly released trailer for the upcoming DC animated movie, Justice League: Warworld. Released courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Justice League: Warworld finds the latest iteration of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman coming together for the first time to stand for truth, justice, and all that good stuff. Check out the R rated new trailer for Justice League: Warworld below.

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Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:56:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/justice-league-warworld-trailer/
<![CDATA[The Flash Director Andy Muschietti Confirmed as ‘Top Choice’ to Direct Batman Reboot for DCU]]> The Flash director Andy Muschietti has now been confirmed as the “top choice” to helm the upcoming Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold. The DC outing will reboot The Dark Knight for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s recalibrated DCU, introducing a new version of the superhero icon as he fights crime and attempts to build relationship with his estranged son, Damian.

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Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:13:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-director-andy-muschietti-to-direct-batman-reboot-for-dcu/
<![CDATA[Stephen Amell Thinks the DCU Is Sending ‘Mixed Messages’ About the Future of the Franchise]]> Stephen Amell seems ready to let go of the Arrowverse and Oliver Queen, but he remains concerned about the future of the DCU. The actor was in charge of starring in the first official show of the television universe built by The CW, when Arrow premiered in 2012.

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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:32:52 GMT https://movieweb.com/stephen-amell-dcu-sending-mixed-messages-future-franchise/
<![CDATA[The Flash Sprints to a Fresh 73% on Rotten Tomatoes]]> The reviews for the long, long, long-awaited DC outing, The Flash, are now in. So, following the much publicized praise from the likes of James Gunn, Tom Cruise, and Stephen King, does The Flash reach the heights of being “one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.” Well, not quite, is the frustrating answer, as The Flash sprints to a ‘Fresh’ score of 73% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:25:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-rotten-tomatoes/
<![CDATA[Becky G Cast in Blue Beetle in Major Role]]> With the release of The Flash just around the corner, the eyes of DC fans are beginning to turn to the next big release in the franchise, Blue Beetle. Xolo Mariduena's debut as Jaime Reyes will take place in August, and he continues to announce surprises in advance of his premiere.

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Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:25:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/becky-g-blue-beetle-major-role/
<![CDATA[My Adventures with Superman Trailer Teases Adult Swim DC Series, Premiere Date Revealed]]>

Witness Clark Kent's transformation into the DC icon Superman, Metropolis's guardian, in the latest trailer for the upcoming animated series, My Adventures with Superman. Released courtesy of Adult Swim, the latest footage from the series also reveals the premiere date, with the first two episodes now set to debut on July 6 on [adult swim], before becoming available to stream the following day on Max. Check out the new trailer and poster for My Adventures with Superman below.

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Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:30:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/my-adventures-with-superman-teaser-offers-first-look-at-adult-swim-dc-series/
<![CDATA[The Flash Director Did Not Have a Plan B if Michael Keaton Said No to a Batman Return]]> The Flash director Andy Muschietti and producer Barbara Muschietti had no Plan B should Batman Returns star Michael Keaton have said “no” to reprising the DC role all these years later. Speaking with Collider, the Muschietti’s revealed that, had Keaton not been interested in donning the cape and cowl again, The Flash would have ended up completely different. As Barbara Muschietti explains it...

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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:32:55 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-director-did-not-have-a-plan-b-if-michael-keaton-said-no/
<![CDATA[The Flash Still Has a Lot of Surprises in Store, Will Honor the Legacy of DC]]> Director Andy Muschietti and producer Barbara Muschietti have spilled a few more details about The Flash, revealing that there are still plenty of surprises in store and declaring that the cameos were planned as a way to “honor the legacy of DC.” Speaking with Collider, the Andy Muschietti promised that, despite all the leaks, screenings, and revelations that have happened (including some from himself), there is still a lot for audiences to look forward to.

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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:28:31 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-flash-has-a-lot-of-surprises-will-honor-the-legacy-of-dc/
<![CDATA[Pierson Fodé Joins the List of Rumored Contenders for Superman: Legacy]]> Everyone wants to be Superman. There is no doubt that within the huge list of possible superheroes that an actor or actress would like to play, the Man of Steel occupies the top positions along with Batman, Wonder Woman or Spider-Man. That is why the casting for Superman: Legacy is getting more and more interesting.

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Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:54:13 GMT https://movieweb.com/pierson-fod-contenders-superman-legacy/