@Abhi that’s why DC has something that Marvel isn’t doing & that’s called standalone universes, which is why now DC movies & TV shows has DC Elseworlds along with DCU.
I just hope there is constantine in swamp thing, i mean originaly constantine was a side character in swamp thing and later become canon and dc decide to write his own story.
Having the story move back-and-forth from animation to live-action is smart. Saves money, plus, you can take more risks. And DC has been stellar in the past with their animated movies.
@Marvel's The Punisher(1.0) año 2023 Well, how do you explain when the world keeps switching between two completely different art styles? And if it doesn't in-universe, how does everything canonically look? I want to see exactly what the characters see, not see through a cartoon lens and live-action lens. Things have to be consistent.
I'm excited James Gunn! Thanks for talking to us directly and being so REAL and honest about the upcoming projects. Your enthusiasm is making me excited!
I’m hella excited for what’s to come, obviously we have no idea if these movies are gonna flop or not cuz we’re probably not even gonna see a trailer for some of these for like another 2 years, but James Gunn’s enthusiasm is really infectious and I love seeing more lesser used (not necessarily unknown) characters like booster gold and swamp thing getting the spotlight
Cool that he talks so directly and open to his audience and fans. Feels fresh and honest. And I am thankful that we keep the standalone movies like The Batman. I liked them more than the connected movies.
Curious to see how The Flash is handled. Sounds like it will be a vehicle to reset everything (not unexpected, but not sure what that will mean for The Flash going forward). Still very excited for Blue Beetle. And, I hope since we are getting Damien Wayne as Robin that means we will already have Nightwing coming (and established as the original Robin). :)
@michael knight I'm glad you said that, because growing up my top 4 favourite superheroes were Black Panther, Shazam, Ant-Man and Blue Beetle, all of which I was made fun of for liking, people saying things like "they're not cool characters" "nobody cares about them" all 3 now some of the best movies Marvel has made, so I have no doubt in my mind, if they follow the recipe, Blue Beetle will slap hard
I'm totally with you. I've always found DC's characters and products far more interesting than Marvel's so far and I couldn't be more interested now that it's getting a true lead. Good luck DC!
@Batman Gummies I can never get into DC’s characters since almost all of them are like gods like Dr. Fate, their characters are completely annoying like Supergirl and Booster Gold, and their over saturation of Batman which I don’t get.
@# youngme captain America and Thor didn’t get as popular as they are now until the movies came out. They were still very popular but like not nearly as much as they are now.
I was not very hopeful about the future of the DC but watching Mr. Gunn's presentation really made me excited for future DC projects. Having people who care about the product at the very top of the hierarchy is making me feel good about the future.
Congratulations James Gunn 👏🙌👍 it's good to hear your plans on dcu I'm really glad because dcu has been underestimated due to various issues. I have been a fan of your's since 2014 Guardians of the galaxy that was my first comic film I ever watched on cinema 🎥. I loved the way you directed the other movies such as suicide squad and peacemaker you did a great 👍 job sir. Wishing you all the best on your work.
He wasn't taking shot a Marvel lol. I mean he's trying to do exactly what Marvel has in making everything connected. He wants that same connected storytelling for DC, as many of us do.
I'm glad finally the door is open for a greater batman and for Robin to receive what he deserves. Robin is a very underestimated character. Hope things will blend really well
Some of these projects sound very exciting specially booster gold. And i am really curious to see how Gunn and team handle Superman and Batman...very excited to see the next few years of DC
I love this so much. I'm very happy about the clear distinctions being made between the DCU and the Elseworlds projects. It is crucial for helping to create cohesive long-term stories.
This plan sounds awesome! I am also glad that their Super-girl is actually different then superman unlike the TV show! Please give this man a chance and don't fire him before his projects are released Discovery!
I love the chapter title "Gods and Monsters." I really like the cohesive nature to keep the animated voice-overs tied to film. The consistency is so important to keeping fans engaged in long-term storytelling.
Tbh I was expecting a reboot or a sequel to the Gods and Monsters movie. Where Kirk Langstrum is Batman, Big Barda is Wonder Woman, and Lor’Zod is Superman.
I expect James Gunn to remember this is dc and he can't pull some guardians of the galaxy festival comedy fest, something that works perfectly for gotg but not for dc stories
I like the title too but what I don't like is they introduced bunch of characters only super comic nerds will know instead of starting with basic ones like batman, flash wonder woman aquaman etc
@sara it's not even an original title, DC used it for an animation which was about Superman being raised by a Latino couple, Batman was a blood thirsty vampire (I forget what Diana was)
I’m in! Kinda strange that they’re going for a younger Superman while also having a Batman who’s on his fourth Robin. I don’t know how I feel about James Gunn calling Damian his “Actual Son” though.
I like the idea of characters hopping from animation into live action. Star Wars recently did this with Ahsoka and that was well received so im interested to see them use these characters hopefully more productively.
The fact that they're giving the Authority and the Creature Commandos some spotlight really shows how dedicated DC and James Gunn are to showing off the characters you wouldn't expect in a million years to get their own film or TV show.
@Kendrick Fisher You are exactly right! They were pretty much just wanting to be a MCU copycat. At least now, everything appears to be going in a different direction for the better.
They finally have a plan now which is good. But when It comes to the dceu it started to quickly go down hill after Justice league. Warners Bros shot themselves in the foot when they rushed Batman v Superman but even more importantly Justice league. They had an avengers equivalent movie as the third movie in the dceu. They tried to catch up with marvel in 1 year while the mcu had 9 years worth of movies behind them
As a HUGE fan of DC Comics, you do not understand how excited I am for this, about time. Please work on the comics next, thank you Mr. Gunn. Heck I'm going to the comic bookstore today😁
wow such an awesome feel good video! thanks James Gunn for this update. I am so excited for the projects he has mentioned. Really looking forward to see what he does with Superman
I appreciate this "face to face". Glad that your giving public commitment to storytelling! I know not every movie or show will be a success. Giving the production teams opportunities to make unique takes on stories and characters, will keep me not only coming back long term, but, also to be looking forward to the next projects! You have my trust that you'll guide the ship in a good direction Mr. Gunn! Looking forward to seeing these characters come back in your new vision for DC!
An inter-connected cross-medium universe. Clearly identified else-world stories. Talented Writers. An 8-10 year story plan. BOOSTER GOLD. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! Thank you, James. Feeling very happy right now.
I'm a big fan of Zack Snyder's DCEU. I will always love the DCEU world he and they created. But after watching and listening to James Gunn here, it looks promising and colorful! I'll give it a try. No matter what, after all, we are all a big DC family!
I am definitely glad that we’re getting some cohesion in the DC universe, but I’m still upset that Warner Bros. did Henry Cavill so dirty by saying he could play Superman again, and then saying no 😒
@Sumeet Behera Smiling, going on dates (with Lois) and saving kittens from trees are all things that Superman does. These are exactly the reasons why Superman is called 'The Big Blue Boy Scout' in the comics.
@WhoisBenjaminBlack They aren't keeping him except until his movie comes out. They are hard rebooting the DCU and recasting everyone. The last DCEU show will effectively be Waller. Afterwards even Amanda Waller will be recast hopefully not into being psychopath like the DCEU version.
Not to be argumentative, but it's 100% reasonable to assume that not every DC fan knows much about Themescera. Everyone has their own little niche. For example: I know a ton about the Batfam but absolutely nothing about the Lantern Corps. He could also be speaking to any potential newcomers who don't know much about DC.
A lot of Grant Morrison inspiration it looks like. I'm sold! Grant has written some of the best stories over the past 30+ years. They are the perfect creator to build the DCU around.
I'm glad about DC Elseworlds. They can tell unlimited stories without needing to bother with continuity and more importantly it keeps thing fresh and interesting. Looking forward to more Elseworlds titles!
this all sounds amazing especially the animation piece--they've OWNED animated movies and shows for forever, why not play to their strengths. Bravo DCU!
This sounds and should be a lot more fun than people think,I was like most people outraged at news of Cavill's departure and resetting the whole universe. But I think we should all give Gunn and Peter a chance,I can sense his excitement,honesty to story material,him trying to make a coherent plan along with writer/director is commendable.
Excited and curious to see how paradise lost and woman of tomorrow play out and if the productions will remain true to the storylines. IMHO the swamp thing serial was pretty good and can't wait to see a large screen horror adaptation. I guess I'm gonna have to wait another ten years to see great DC story arcs like the Blackest Night on the screen.
"I wanna be true to the story, I wann be true to you guys"-James Gunn I love your work and can't wait for you to reset DC and bring back its former glory
I'm so happy for all this. Finally proper Green Lantern stuff and so excited for Swamp Thing. DC are really in a great position to see what worked for Marvel, subvert sometimes too and also see what recently hasn't landed. I can't wait! If DC and Marvel are both popping I'll be over the moon.
Honestly... What he's selling and the way he's selling it actually kinda peaks my interest and even makes me cautiously optimistic. If they manage to pull off the concept he sells, the 'linking/tying' different mediums (movies, series, games and animation) together in the way he says (by way of storylines, actors reprising their roles throughout the different mediums, etc.), they'll even be taking things a step further then Marvel and all while doing their own thing. Wasn't a fan of how Marvel clearly forced and anorganically tried to ty different mediums together sacrificing good things in the process like for instance the EMH Averngers cartoon, the Spectacular Spider-man cartoon and some of the Netflix series. Also, why bother trying to link a game to your cinematic universe if you're too cheap to make use of the actors? I for one hope Gunn 'll pull it of because DC deserves to shine as much as Marvel.
Gunn is tasked with the Herculean effort of resetting DC's slate after ten years of sporadic fan favorite hits, terrible flops, and epic mismanagement. Actors, writers, and fans were all mistreated, but a few real gems made it through. I wish him luck and hoping the ship is righted. Also, Elseworlds is such a great idea. Allows experimentation and fun one offs without being saddled by Crisis of Infinite Earths levels of continuity brain-hurt.
@J.O.K.E.R. The Suicide Squad released mid-pandemic and was on HBO Max at the same time it was in theaters. So yeah, no wonder it didn't make a billion dollars.
Ca fait tellement longtemps que j'attendais que DC fasse un film sur supergirl et enfin James Gunn va le réaliser, j'espère juste qu'il sera bien fait avec une véritable histoire et qu'il recevra le succès qu'il mérite
Zack is happy with rebel moon, Netflix hasn't shown any interest and James gunn seems to be a big fan of DC comics so I'm moving forward and I hope DC won't disappoint us again
I'm a big fan of the old cast of the DCEU. And I know plans get changed all the time, especially in the film industry. But the way he describes everything in this video makes me really want to believe that all of these projects and the ones after them will come to fruition. My fingers are crossed. DC, you'd better not disappoint the fans any further!
@Ben Black true, but they also thought it was a terrible movie (did bad in screenings, apparently) and they're saying the opposite about Flash[point], despite Ezra Miller's antics 🤷🏻♂️. They seem to think it's actually a really good film. And again, it's a convenient way to do a reboot. Batgirl was just a street level movie with no consequences for the DCEU, at large. They obviously thought they had nothing to lose, and not enough to gain from scrapping the Batgirl film.
Mr Gunn. I wish you all the best. Please do as many different iterations of characters and stories in this universe. It doesn’t have to “connect” all the time. As you know comic book fans are intelligent and will appreciate bravery 👊🏼
@14 he said he wrote all episodes of creature commandos but who care about them lol, what i am most excited for is lanterns show because we already got batman and superman movies multiple times but not an actual good green lantern live action.
@Maab I don't think he'll direct those, maybe the authority but not BatB definitely over see them but not direct or write. I am excited to see who he gets for them though
@14 what about the authority? He said that's his passion project and also talk about Damian being his favourite robin made me think he is also writing the brave and the bold, what do you think?
i was one of the people that was dissapointed bcs henry was no longer superman but as a fan it might take time to accept it. now i just sincerely and fully trust james gunn for this project, please make us entertained with this. best of luck mr james. do what you gotta do
I’m surprised to say I’m cautiously excited about this announcement! I love that we’re getting Damian Wayne as Robin & that the main stories will finally be connected. I’m really rooting for DC to get this right ❤
@Rhysio Eren I’ve been saying if they really wanna do a hard reboot, just pivot to Justice League Dark! I looove seeing Constatine, Zatanna & Etrigan together!
@LaToya Aitcheson oh yes, i see what you are saying. We haven't seen a good lex Luther on film since Gene Hackman (my opinion) would live to see a good/respectable lex against superman. hopefully they will have a chapter with magic, meaning constantine, zatanna, etrigan. Man, that would be awesome.
@Rhysio Eren I do agree that I wished he announced more legacy characters & storylines. Like I hope Lex Luther is somewhere around this universe! Gunn has a real quirky sense of humor so for now I guess we’re gnna get all his quirky favs.
@Rhysio Eren bruh if he has Damien than nightwing and Oracle are here Jason is probably dead and we could get a sequel with an under the red hood adaptation
My main concern about the DCU is while I'm excited that they have James Gunn, I feel like they're too late because a lot of people are going to get superhero fatigue and get bored of them.
Did anyone else get really excited when he announced a green lantern show or is it just me. 2 of my favorite lanterns in a live action show can’t wait for it to be released and give the lanterns justice
@Ghost in the Sea No Sinestro is a full on bad guy, when he was a Green Lantern he use the power to do as he wanted and abuse of his power. Later on The Guardians took the power ring from him and deserted him, he then discovered the power of fear and formed the Yellow Lanterns now with the only goal of power and the destruction of the Green Lanterns
@AlexJ Sánchez Isn't Sinestro more of an anti-hero? I'm genuinely asking. I'm not very well versed in Lantern lore, but from what I've read, I got the sense that Sinestro was sort've the Red Hood to the Green Lantern's Batman, if that makes any sense.
@Michael Tennyson read the 2010 comic Green Lantern: Secret Origin. It’s a great version of his origin that uses characters like pre-red lantern Atrocitus as the antagonists
Joker has always been the go-to baddie for Batman, so it was great to see Riddler take center stage in The Batman. I would love to see Scarecrow as the villain in an upcoming Batman film. What do ya' think, James? I am SO excited to see what comes with you and Peter at the helm. DC has been floundering and lost its footing. But with your vision I'm excited again to see a fresh perspective and new start. If anyone can do it, James Gunn is the right one to start anew.
So good to hear that DC has A PLAN, unlike some other franchises! (Star Wars sequel trilogy, I’m looking at you.) Very interested to see what James Gunn and Peter Safran have in store for us!
The biggest surprise here for casual fans is going to be the Authority! The run that warren Ellis did is a total gem and I never expected to see it adapted. I believe it’s going to be a surprise hit. Kinda of like Guardians of the galaxy or the Boys, going from obscurity to highly popular properties in a short span.
I'm happy that the authority is being put on television I'm a fan of wildstorm and I'm happy that their starting to get some room tho I must say these are very cool choices James Gunn has made I'm still gonna miss Snyder tho
James Gunn is in charge! This is what DCEU needed all along. A person who is creative, ambitious, and has the authority to make decisions. I have high hopes for these future projects.
I just love how Mr. Gunn is a comic book fan just like us, and I really feel that in his speaking, he talks just like any of us would. Honestly, no one deserves to be in charge of this fantastic universe more than him.
@Aesthetic Ballers Oh god, you’re one of those people who think a movie is a masterpiece because it got a good rotten tomato critic score or made a lot of money at the box office, but ok fine by that logic we are going to use your mindset and say with a straight face that all of Michael Bay’s transformer films are a masterpiece because it made a lot of money at the box office? Now don’t get me wrong you could like the films, it’s your opinion at the end of the day. But are you going to say that the films are objectively good for example does the film have plot holes, plot contrivances, inconsistent characterisations, inconsistent/bad world-building, inconsistent internal logic or objective examples of poor writing? If so and it ticks all or almost all the boxes then I am sorry to say this but your favourite film is objectively bad in a movie sense. The only good film Snyder made was man of steel because of the action, good music and pretty decent writing (I still haven’t watched justice league sc yet so I won't say anything and probably never will because it’s too long also not worth of my time to watch it).
@TheDarkKnight 'Everything Snyder made flopped' *Man of Steel* budget: 225 Million ; Collection: *670 million* *BvS* budget: 250 million; Collection: *872 million* *Snyder Cut* IMDb: *8/10* Rotten tomatoes fan rating: *93%* Next time research your facts and come with a proper comment.
@Kal El it bombed at the box office because it released at the height of pandemic when no one was going to cinemas either by choice or because they were shut. Saying it's DC's biggest flop without taking that into consideration is just plain idiotic. Especially given it was the most watched DC film on HBO Max which didn't get included with the box office stats.
I’m no big DC fan, but I really like what James Gunn has done with GotG and I’m interested to see his vision pan out! I’m hoping that his upcoming DC films will be distinct from Guardians and slightly more serious in tone - crossing my fingers he doesn’t disappoint!
"Story telling is always king, that's all that matters to us." YES YES YES!
@Abhi that’s why DC has something that Marvel isn’t doing & that’s called standalone universes, which is why now DC movies & TV shows has DC Elseworlds along with DCU.
@Abhi I just wish that we get Joss Whedon Back... Please, just for one more Justice League movie
1:38 - Creature commandos (TV/Animation)
1:56 - Waller (TV/Live Action)
2:21 - Superman : Legacy (Film)
2:38 - Lanters (TV/Live Action)
3:03 - The Authority (Film)
3:29 - Paradise Lost (TV/Live Action)
3:45 - The Brave and the Bold (Film)
4:08 - Booster Gold (TV/Live Action)
4:39 - Supergirl : Woman of Tomorrow (Film)
4:58 - Swamp Thing (Film)
I just hope there is constantine in swamp thing, i mean originaly constantine was a side character in swamp thing and later become canon and dc decide to write his own story.
Let’s hope that the DCU makes a much better DC-themed MCU attempt than the DCEU ever could. Good luck to you, Mr. Gunn.
Can't wait for Lanters
I need those magical characters too....(zatanna, Constantine,raven etc,) :(
And Constantine 2 ( not mentioned )
Having the story move back-and-forth from animation to live-action is smart. Saves money, plus, you can take more risks. And DC has been stellar in the past with their animated movies.
@Aaron Tyler They can cast actors that can voice act
@Marvel's The Punisher(1.0) año 2023 Well, how do you explain when the world keeps switching between two completely different art styles? And if it doesn't in-universe, how does everything canonically look? I want to see exactly what the characters see, not see through a cartoon lens and live-action lens. Things have to be consistent.
@Sean Wheeler No.
@Mason Monroe Awesome! Me too.👍
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I'm excited James Gunn! Thanks for talking to us directly and being so REAL and honest about the upcoming projects. Your enthusiasm is making me excited!
I’m hella excited for what’s to come, obviously we have no idea if these movies are gonna flop or not cuz we’re probably not even gonna see a trailer for some of these for like another 2 years, but James Gunn’s enthusiasm is really infectious and I love seeing more lesser used (not necessarily unknown) characters like booster gold and swamp thing getting the spotlight
Think DC learned from the last decade about listening to the fandom.
Cool that he talks so directly and open to his audience and fans. Feels fresh and honest. And I am thankful that we keep the standalone movies like The Batman. I liked them more than the connected movies.
Curious to see how The Flash is handled. Sounds like it will be a vehicle to reset everything (not unexpected, but not sure what that will mean for The Flash going forward). Still very excited for Blue Beetle. And, I hope since we are getting Damien Wayne as Robin that means we will already have Nightwing coming (and established as the original Robin). :)
I'm very excited to see Nightwing in the theaters,
Nah, at this point Barry Allen would always be the main flash. If Wally west is introduced, it’ll be in a teen titans movie.
@michael knight I'm glad you said that, because growing up my top 4 favourite superheroes were Black Panther, Shazam, Ant-Man and Blue Beetle, all of which I was made fun of for liking, people saying things like "they're not cool characters" "nobody cares about them" all 3 now some of the best movies Marvel has made, so I have no doubt in my mind, if they follow the recipe, Blue Beetle will slap hard
blue beettle will flop coz he is a minor character and nobody cares about him
I'm totally with you. I've always found DC's characters and products far more interesting than Marvel's so far and I couldn't be more interested now that it's getting a true lead. Good luck DC!
@Batman Gummies I can never get into DC’s characters since almost all of them are like gods like Dr. Fate, their characters are completely annoying like Supergirl and Booster Gold, and their over saturation of Batman which I don’t get.
In Terms of movies marvel is king in terms of comics cartoons dc is king maybe that will change in the future when they show us what they can do
@# youngme captain America and Thor didn’t get as popular as they are now until the movies came out. They were still very popular but like not nearly as much as they are now.
@Batman Gummies yeah they're not memorable,DC has the most iconic characters in marvel i would pick just spidey , hulk and ironman
@Tony bablony not really, marvel shows aren’t very memorable or good most of the time
I really hope this goes well 😭... There's so much potential in DC as shown by their amazing animated movies & projects
I was not very hopeful about the future of the DC but watching Mr. Gunn's presentation really made me excited for future DC projects. Having people who care about the product at the very top of the hierarchy is making me feel good about the future.
Congratulations James Gunn 👏🙌👍 it's good to hear your plans on dcu I'm really glad because dcu has been underestimated due to various issues. I have been a fan of your's since 2014 Guardians of the galaxy that was my first comic film I ever watched on cinema 🎥. I loved the way you directed the other movies such as suicide squad and peacemaker you did a great 👍 job sir. Wishing you all the best on your work.
"Storytelling is always king", is both a reassuring line and a shot at Marvel.
@Will Jackson tbf all the Gotg movies and series have had good story telling which have actually made us emotional.
its a shot at previous DC movies if its a shot at all, which it isn't
He wasn't taking shot a Marvel lol. I mean he's trying to do exactly what Marvel has in making everything connected. He wants that same connected storytelling for DC, as many of us do.
Lol a shot at himself then. Hasn’t he made more MCU movies than DC?
Lol. I don’t think it was a shot at marvel (this coming from a guy who doesn’t care about marvel)
I'm just glad we're getting Robin in a Batman movie!
@SilverShion Because he’s not only the current Robin to helm the moniker, he’s also Batman/Bruce Wayne’s ONLY biological son.
AND that Robin being Batman’s biological son: Damian Wayne.
I'm glad finally the door is open for a greater batman and for Robin to receive what he deserves. Robin is a very underestimated character. Hope things will blend really well
I hope that raven soon shows in dcu and Damian and raven had a relationship just like in the dcamu
👇Chapter 1 - Gods and Monsters
1:38 - Creature commandos (TV/Animation)
1:56 - Waller (TV/Live Action)
2:21 - Superman : Legacy (Film)
2:38 - Lanters (TV/Live Action)
3:03 - The Authority (Film)
3:29 - Paradise Lost (TV/Live Action)
3:45 - The Brave and the Bold (Film)
4:08 - Booster Gold (TV/Live Action)
4:39 - Supergirl : Woman of Tomorrow (Film)
4:58 - Swamp Thing (Film)
Enjoy dear geeks
I am the greatest geeky fan of DC 😎
Are you ?
@Deathstroke ok.
I mean, if you are THE greatest, then I can't possibly also be, I'd assume. But, no, I'm not. I'm somewhere in the middle.
You know it
as a mcu fan im so excited, keep em coming!
congrats dc fans!
Some of these projects sound very exciting specially booster gold. And i am really curious to see how Gunn and team handle Superman and Batman...very excited to see the next few years of DC
Nsosi Villo man of tomorrow
I love this so much. I'm very happy about the clear distinctions being made between the DCU and the Elseworlds projects. It is crucial for helping to create cohesive long-term stories.
This plan sounds awesome! I am also glad that their Super-girl is actually different then superman unlike the TV show! Please give this man a chance and don't fire him before his projects are released Discovery!
Pretty cool we would even get a message like this from a guy like this, dude seems really connected to the audience of DC
I love the chapter title "Gods and Monsters." I really like the cohesive nature to keep the animated voice-overs tied to film. The consistency is so important to keeping fans engaged in long-term storytelling.
Tbh I was expecting a reboot or a sequel to the Gods and Monsters movie. Where Kirk Langstrum is Batman, Big Barda is Wonder Woman, and Lor’Zod is Superman.
I expect James Gunn to remember this is dc and he can't pull some guardians of the galaxy festival comedy fest, something that works perfectly for gotg but not for dc stories
@Empire of the Wolves It's probably gonna follow Marvel lead. Sprinkle the bigs in little guy stories
I like the title too but what I don't like is they introduced bunch of characters only super comic nerds will know instead of starting with basic ones like batman, flash wonder woman aquaman etc
@sara it's not even an original title, DC used it for an animation which was about Superman being raised by a Latino couple, Batman was a blood thirsty vampire (I forget what Diana was)
I hope we get shown more projects and we get a dc fandom event 😃😃
I hope instead of a DC Fandome we get like a Warner Bros version of something like D23
I’m in! Kinda strange that they’re going for a younger Superman while also having a Batman who’s on his fourth Robin. I don’t know how I feel about James Gunn calling Damian his “Actual Son” though.
I want henry cavill as a Superman.
i love henry and i know it sucks, but we have to move on
Hate to break it to you but he’s not coming back
It's a new time line. As The flash will reset the DCEU
I'm sorry
I wanna see more live action Superman films in the future
Well more than likely if Superman Legacy 2025 is a big Successful film then you will end up getting a Superman trilogy from James Gunn
I like the idea of characters hopping from animation into live action. Star Wars recently did this with Ahsoka and that was well received so im interested to see them use these characters hopefully more productively.
The fact that they're giving the Authority and the Creature Commandos some spotlight really shows how dedicated DC and James Gunn are to showing off the characters you wouldn't expect in a million years to get their own film or TV show.
@Oscar Martinez Scott Adkins would probably work better as either Bronze Tiger or Spider.
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@Sholo yeah dc again producing garbage. instead of focusing on their main characters who are famous they are focusing on less knwon characters
@Nick Thomasme too. It’s about damned time. He’s my all time favourite character
Your best option for the new BAT-MAN is Scott Adkins.🥷🏻🦇🏆🥇
You've got my trust, James, and I can't wait to see what you and your entire creative team(s) do with all of these characters!!!!
Who else thinks this is gonna be a major step up from the DCEU’s recent works?
@Kendrick Fisher You are exactly right! They were pretty much just wanting to be a MCU copycat. At least now, everything appears to be going in a different direction for the better.
They finally have a plan now which is good.
But when It comes to the dceu it started to quickly go down hill after Justice league.
Warners Bros shot themselves in the foot when they rushed Batman v Superman but even more importantly Justice league.
They had an avengers equivalent movie as the third movie in the dceu.
They tried to catch up with marvel in 1 year while the mcu had 9 years worth of movies behind them
I'm excited to finally see Green lantern again
As a HUGE fan of DC Comics, you do not understand how excited I am for this, about time. Please work on the comics next, thank you Mr. Gunn. Heck I'm going to the comic bookstore today😁
wow such an awesome feel good video! thanks James Gunn for this update. I am so excited for the projects he has mentioned. Really looking forward to see what he does with Superman
I appreciate this "face to face". Glad that your giving public commitment to storytelling! I know not every movie or show will be a success. Giving the production teams opportunities to make unique takes on stories and characters, will keep me not only coming back long term, but, also to be looking forward to the next projects! You have my trust that you'll guide the ship in a good direction Mr. Gunn! Looking forward to seeing these characters come back in your new vision for DC!
This is a KZclip video. It's not face to face. Easy mistake to make though.
Just wished they’d gotten rid of Ezra Miller
An inter-connected cross-medium universe. Clearly identified else-world stories. Talented Writers. An 8-10 year story plan. BOOSTER GOLD. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! Thank you, James. Feeling very happy right now.
its really great to see that all of these movies will tie into the DCU directly one after another, really cool
I'm a big fan of Zack Snyder's DCEU. I will always love the DCEU world he and they created. But after watching and listening to James Gunn here, it looks promising and colorful! I'll give it a try. No matter what, after all, we are all a big DC family!
Seems like James Gunn is having a much easier time getting projects into than Snyder
WB really screwed up something awesome
I am definitely glad that we’re getting some cohesion in the DC universe, but I’m still upset that Warner Bros. did Henry Cavill so dirty by saying he could play Superman again, and then saying no 😒
I'm so with you!
I feel the same about Ezra still being the flash!
DC has so much potential. I honestly can’t wait
Love the fact that they being patient and taking time investing on the character and the storyline... Nothing beats STORYLINE man.
@Sumeet Behera Smiling, going on dates (with Lois) and saving kittens from trees are all things that Superman does. These are exactly the reasons why Superman is called 'The Big Blue Boy Scout' in the comics.
@Sumeet Behera Peacemaker dancing is AMAZING thank you very much
@cuacho
We have it already but in TV with Superman And Lois but we need one in the main DCU universe and not just an elseworlds version.
finally we will get a superman with actual personality and character in live action after reeves
@WhoisBenjaminBlack
They aren't keeping him except until his movie comes out. They are hard rebooting the DCU and recasting everyone. The last DCEU show will effectively be Waller. Afterwards even Amanda Waller will be recast hopefully not into being psychopath like the DCEU version.
I like how he explains themescara to DC fans like they have never ever seen DCEU
Not to be argumentative, but it's 100% reasonable to assume that not every DC fan knows much about Themescera. Everyone has their own little niche. For example: I know a ton about the Batfam but absolutely nothing about the Lantern Corps. He could also be speaking to any potential newcomers who don't know much about DC.
A lot of Grant Morrison inspiration it looks like. I'm sold! Grant has written some of the best stories over the past 30+ years. They are the perfect creator to build the DCU around.
I trust in James Gunn. I AM EXCITED.
I'm so glad Waller is getting her solo project. That'll be like both a junction and a gateway to various different story lines.
I'm beyond excited for the future of DC
I'm glad about DC Elseworlds. They can tell unlimited stories without needing to bother with continuity and more importantly it keeps thing fresh and interesting. Looking forward to more Elseworlds titles!
@Sat Nav ok 9 year old Booster gold wanna be.
@michael knight as long as they have different screems it will be alright
this only works with hardcore fans....regular people wont even know what is elseworld and surely will be confused when there are 2 big screem batman
Yes, DC elseworlds will be more interesting, IMO. I'm done with MCU.
Really excited for what is to come! I'm looking forward to that Superman movie. In James Gunn we trust🤘
this all sounds amazing especially the animation piece--they've OWNED animated movies and shows for forever, why not play to their strengths. Bravo DCU!
This sounds and should be a lot more fun than people think,I was like most people outraged at news of Cavill's departure and resetting the whole universe.
But I think we should all give Gunn and Peter a chance,I can sense his excitement,honesty to story material,him trying to make a coherent plan along with writer/director is commendable.
I will never pay a penny for a DC product with Gunns name attached
Excited and curious to see how paradise lost and woman of tomorrow play out and if the productions will remain true to the storylines. IMHO the swamp thing serial was pretty good and can't wait to see a large screen horror adaptation. I guess I'm gonna have to wait another ten years to see great DC story arcs like the Blackest Night on the screen.
If you could somehow keep the character voices and likenesses consistent in the games as well- that would be awesome.
The potential these characters and story's can produce is immaculate
@Ben Black the movie wouldn't release without him ngl. He is probably in 90 percent of the movie I'd imagine.
Just wish they’d gotten rid of Ezra Miller, definitely not watching Flash if he’s in it
@John Constantine um yes it will
@John Constantine ITS NOT IT WON’T
"I wanna be true to the story, I wann be true to you guys"-James Gunn
I love your work and can't wait for you to reset DC and bring back its former glory
I'm so happy for all this. Finally proper Green Lantern stuff and so excited for Swamp Thing. DC are really in a great position to see what worked for Marvel, subvert sometimes too and also see what recently hasn't landed. I can't wait! If DC and Marvel are both popping I'll be over the moon.
Honestly... What he's selling and the way he's selling it actually kinda peaks my interest and even makes me cautiously optimistic.
If they manage to pull off the concept he sells, the 'linking/tying' different mediums (movies, series, games and animation) together in the way he says (by way of storylines, actors reprising their roles throughout the different mediums, etc.), they'll even be taking things a step further then Marvel and all while doing their own thing.
Wasn't a fan of how Marvel clearly forced and anorganically tried to ty different mediums together sacrificing good things in the process like for instance the EMH Averngers cartoon, the Spectacular Spider-man cartoon and some of the Netflix series.
Also, why bother trying to link a game to your cinematic universe if you're too cheap to make use of the actors? I for one hope Gunn 'll pull it of because DC deserves to shine as much as Marvel.
Love DC, can't wait to watch the tv series, and movies.
I can’t wait for Swamp Thing
Gunn is tasked with the Herculean effort of resetting DC's slate after ten years of sporadic fan favorite hits, terrible flops, and epic mismanagement. Actors, writers, and fans were all mistreated, but a few real gems made it through. I wish him luck and hoping the ship is righted. Also, Elseworlds is such a great idea. Allows experimentation and fun one offs without being saddled by Crisis of Infinite Earths levels of continuity brain-hurt.
@J.O.K.E.R. The Suicide Squad released mid-pandemic and was on HBO Max at the same time it was in theaters. So yeah, no wonder it didn't make a billion dollars.
@J.O.K.E.R. It's still ways better than those god awful live action Scooby-Doo movies with a CGI Scooby-Doo.
@Akseli Alanen “The Suicide Squad” which he directed was a huge box office 💣. It failed to make $200 million at the (world-wide) box office.
The only actual flops that he was a part of were the two Scooby-Doo live action films from 2002 and 2004. He wrote the scripts for both films.
Ca fait tellement longtemps que j'attendais que DC fasse un film sur supergirl et enfin James Gunn va le réaliser, j'espère juste qu'il sera bien fait avec une véritable histoire et qu'il recevra le succès qu'il mérite
Zack is happy with rebel moon, Netflix hasn't shown any interest and James gunn seems to be a big fan of DC comics so I'm moving forward and I hope DC won't disappoint us again
In the world according to James Gunn, yes.
I'm so excited about this! Looking extremely forward to it.
Really happy about the fact that this guy is honest about the movies so far and the vision he has!
So truly and genuinely excited for The Authority.
I'm a big fan of the old cast of the DCEU. And I know plans get changed all the time, especially in the film industry. But the way he describes everything in this video makes me really want to believe that all of these projects and the ones after them will come to fruition. My fingers are crossed. DC, you'd better not disappoint the fans any further!
@Ben Black That was WB Discovery, and Batgirl was scrapped a good few months before Gunn was in the mix.
zHack snyder's toilet superman
@Ben Black Batgirl was scrapped for a tax write off wasn't it.
@Ben Black true, but they also thought it was a terrible movie (did bad in screenings, apparently) and they're saying the opposite about Flash[point], despite Ezra Miller's antics 🤷🏻♂️. They seem to think it's actually a really good film. And again, it's a convenient way to do a reboot. Batgirl was just a street level movie with no consequences for the DCEU, at large. They obviously thought they had nothing to lose, and not enough to gain from scrapping the Batgirl film.
@SpiderboyN2Jesus but didn’t they scrap a whole finished Batgirl movie cuz they were nervous it wud damage their reputation?
Mr Gunn. I wish you all the best. Please do as many different iterations of characters and stories in this universe. It doesn’t have to “connect” all the time. As you know comic book fans are intelligent and will appreciate bravery 👊🏼
"I love these heroes since I was a child" and this made me trust this man with my life.
@14 he said he wrote all episodes of creature commandos but who care about them lol, what i am most excited for is lanterns show because we already got batman and superman movies multiple times but not an actual good green lantern live action.
@Maab I don't think he'll direct those, maybe the authority but not BatB definitely over see them but not direct or write. I am excited to see who he gets for them though
@14 what about the authority? He said that's his passion project and also talk about Damian being his favourite robin made me think he is also writing the brave and the bold, what do you think?
@Maab All we know so far is he's writing and possibly directing Superman legacy
I have a question how many movies and series is james gunn writing himself?
THIS is how the DC movies should have started.
Can’t wait for James gunn’s vision for dc I’m super stoked for it
This is probably the only time I've been excited for the future of DC movies in my whole life.
I'm all for more Green Lantern content. You can make so many movies and shows out of just that part of the universe, it's insane.
I'm looking forward to blackest night and brightest day, plus at some point in the future we could have any comic turned into movie or even a series
@Ursidae I hope you enjoyed the 2011 film. Seems you’re the only one truly all in.
Bro, this is what I'm waiting for right here. I love the Green Lantern Corps. I don't care who they use, Hal, Kyle, John, use them all I say😀
@Damara Ari he’s the original GL.
@onlyone23km oh Alan Scott. what's wrong with him?
I'm so excited for The Flash movie!! We'll get to see Batfleck and Keaton's Batman. Can't wait!
I really hope this works out. It's a shame we won't get to see even the first project for years :(
@BcB Theta I'll be like 40 by the time we get Chapter 2 😂
Fr I’ll be in my mid 20s by the time this comes out. I feel old
i was one of the people that was dissapointed bcs henry was no longer superman but as a fan it might take time to accept it. now i just sincerely and fully trust james gunn for this project, please make us entertained with this. best of luck mr james. do what you gotta do
I'm not confident in most of this but I'm excited to see it play out all the same
BOOSTER, GOLD! BOOSTER, GOLD! BOOSTER, GOLD! After being a Booster stan for over half a decade, I'm so happy to see him become mainstream soon.
I’m surprised to say I’m cautiously excited about this announcement! I love that we’re getting Damian Wayne as Robin & that the main stories will finally be connected. I’m really rooting for DC to get this right ❤
@Rhysio Eren I’ve been saying if they really wanna do a hard reboot, just pivot to Justice League Dark! I looove seeing Constatine, Zatanna & Etrigan together!
@Jaylenjayden930 man, something like the animated film would be fantastic.
@LaToya Aitcheson oh yes, i see what you are saying. We haven't seen a good lex Luther on film since Gene Hackman (my opinion) would live to see a good/respectable lex against superman. hopefully they will have a chapter with magic, meaning constantine, zatanna, etrigan. Man, that would be awesome.
@Rhysio Eren I do agree that I wished he announced more legacy characters & storylines. Like I hope Lex Luther is somewhere around this universe! Gunn has a real quirky sense of humor so for now I guess we’re gnna get all his quirky favs.
@Rhysio Eren bruh if he has Damien than nightwing and Oracle are here Jason is probably dead and we could get a sequel with an under the red hood adaptation
james gunn is the perfect person i trust with dc
I’m sad for GOTG to end but i’m also quite happy for DC getting attention as DC has been being a bit quiet
My main concern about the DCU is while I'm excited that they have James Gunn, I feel like they're too late because a lot of people are going to get superhero fatigue and get bored of them.
New generations come into play.
Yes but rn everyone is tired of mcu an wants something new everyone hates phase 5
If only they would make an actual Justice League: Gods and Monsters live action movie.
I would love for Swamp Thing to be a good film. The other projects sound pretty interesting as well.
Did anyone else get really excited when he announced a green lantern show or is it just me. 2 of my favorite lanterns in a live action show can’t wait for it to be released and give the lanterns justice
@AlexJ Sánchez Neat
@Ghost in the Sea No Sinestro is a full on bad guy, when he was a Green Lantern he use the power to do as he wanted and abuse of his power. Later on The Guardians took the power ring from him and deserted him, he then discovered the power of fear and formed the Yellow Lanterns now with the only goal of power and the destruction of the Green Lanterns
@AlexJ Sánchez Isn't Sinestro more of an anti-hero? I'm genuinely asking. I'm not very well versed in Lantern lore, but from what I've read, I got the sense that Sinestro was sort've the Red Hood to the Green Lantern's Batman, if that makes any sense.
@Michael Tennyson read the 2010 comic Green Lantern: Secret Origin. It’s a great version of his origin that uses characters like pre-red lantern Atrocitus as the antagonists
I was just thinking that also I would love to see some evil lanterns like Black Hand, Sinestro, and Atrocitus
I hope we get to see a movie version of Grifter in the Authority or somewhere in the Wildstorm WildCats stuff.
Joker has always been the go-to baddie for Batman, so it was great to see Riddler take center stage in The Batman. I would love to see Scarecrow as the villain in an upcoming Batman film. What do ya' think, James? I am SO excited to see what comes with you and Peter at the helm. DC has been floundering and lost its footing. But with your vision I'm excited again to see a fresh perspective and new start. If anyone can do it, James Gunn is the right one to start anew.
So good to hear that DC has A PLAN, unlike some other franchises! (Star Wars sequel trilogy, I’m looking at you.) Very interested to see what James Gunn and Peter Safran have in store for us!
Honestly these projects all sound dope and storylines I would legit wanna see. Way better than what Marvel has lined up.
I'm a fan of it, DC needs you and we need you too. Cant wait
I hyped so hard when he mentioned Swamp Thing. I legitimately cannot wait to see this all play out.
Same!! I've just finished reading Allen Moore's run and now I'm on Scott Snyder's new 52. Swamp thing needs to be on the big screen!!!
@Myelement2110 exactly, it was really good and dark 👌🏻
We had a tv show and it sucked
I bet he cant top The Dark Knight.
its a shame they cancelled the show.. i hope the bring back the cast, they were phenomenal..
i had a lot of doubts but if james gunn can focus on storytelling and make dc live action the same as animated then it's going to be amazing
Okay, let's go for it!
Hope I can return here in the future and say
"So here is where it all started"
Cannot wait for this Gods and Monsters phase to kick off.
WE’RE GETTING A BAT FAMILY!❤️🦇
I think Booster Gold will be a comedy blast! Hoping for this one.
I'm not really a comic book reader but I love Gunn's enthusiasm for what he's got planned. Can't wait to start seeing his vision.
Agreed, even as an MCU fan like myself, would love to see the whole thing unfold. 😍😍
Same.
😁
@Batmanwins! Yes! I'm shocked to see a WildStorm movie made.
The biggest surprise here for casual fans is going to be the Authority! The run that warren Ellis did is a total gem and I never expected to see it adapted. I believe it’s going to be a surprise hit. Kinda of like Guardians of the galaxy or the Boys, going from obscurity to highly popular properties in a short span.
I'm happy that the authority is being put on television I'm a fan of wildstorm and I'm happy that their starting to get some room tho I must say these are very cool choices James Gunn has made I'm still gonna miss Snyder tho
That is what I wanted to hear! I hope no problems comes up but I want a consistent movies and series. Please make it happen!
His passion is so exciting. I’m so happy dc is getting the love it’s always deserved in modern Hollywood
James Gunn is in charge! This is what DCEU needed all along. A person who is creative, ambitious, and has the authority to make decisions. I have high hopes for these future projects.
I hope Ryan Reynolds’s has a cameo in green lantern.
I just love how Mr. Gunn is a comic book fan just like us, and I really feel that in his speaking, he talks just like any of us would. Honestly, no one deserves to be in charge of this fantastic universe more than him.
@Aesthetic Ballers Oh god, you’re one of those people who think a movie is a masterpiece because it got a good rotten tomato critic score or made a lot of money at the box office, but ok fine by that logic we are going to use your mindset and say with a straight face that all of Michael Bay’s transformer films are a masterpiece because it made a lot of money at the box office? Now don’t get me wrong you could like the films, it’s your opinion at the end of the day. But are you going to say that the films are objectively good for example does the film have plot holes, plot contrivances, inconsistent characterisations, inconsistent/bad world-building, inconsistent internal logic or objective examples of poor writing? If so and it ticks all or almost all the boxes then I am sorry to say this but your favourite film is objectively bad in a movie sense.
The only good film Snyder made was man of steel because of the action, good music and pretty decent writing (I still haven’t watched justice league sc yet so I won't say anything and probably never will because it’s too long also not worth of my time to watch it).
@Euro Nation Snyder is not a fan, he didn't understand the stories or the characters
Just wish he’d gotten rid of Ezra Miller, I’m not watching Flash movie if they’re in it
@TheDarkKnight
'Everything Snyder made flopped'
*Man of Steel* budget: 225 Million ; Collection: *670 million*
*BvS* budget: 250 million; Collection: *872 million*
*Snyder Cut* IMDb: *8/10*
Rotten tomatoes fan rating: *93%*
Next time research your facts and come with a proper comment.
@Kal El it bombed at the box office because it released at the height of pandemic when no one was going to cinemas either by choice or because they were shut. Saying it's DC's biggest flop without taking that into consideration is just plain idiotic. Especially given it was the most watched DC film on HBO Max which didn't get included with the box office stats.
Gotta give it to the man he actually made dcu exiting
I’m no big DC fan, but I really like what James Gunn has done with GotG and I’m interested to see his vision pan out! I’m hoping that his upcoming DC films will be distinct from Guardians and slightly more serious in tone - crossing my fingers he doesn’t disappoint!
@midnightxtale I'm both marvel and dc
I am not marvel
I'm really dc fan
Yesss im so glad❤ this is exactly what the dc universe need