The DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) has experienced a turbulent 2022, especially during the last two months of the year, when James Gunn and Peter Safran became President and CEO of DC Studios.
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After nearly a decade of development, DCEU (DC extended cinematic universe), the predecessor of DCU, has brought many superheroes to the big screen, with the central element being the Justice League team.
However, the future of the DCU will probably be without many of those familiar faces after the `major restoration` by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Besides, Gal Gadot’s future in this cinematic universe is also a big question mark, when director Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3 project was officially canceled.
Jason Momoa will still return to the role of Arthur Curry in the movie Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, expected to be released on Christmas 2023. However, many sources have simultaneously confirmed that this is the final project of
Ray Fisher, the actor who plays Cyborg Victor Stone, will not return to DC because of conflicts in views and working methods with director Joss Whedon as well as the Warner Bros. production team.
Black Adam, although he just joined the DCU this year, could not escape James Gunn’s overhaul.
The Batman is one of the few projects not affected by James Gunn’s new plans for DC, with part 2 still continuing to be produced according to the original schedule.
It is no coincidence that DC decided to develop The Batman cinematic universe in parallel with their main cinematic universe.
Currently, besides The Batman 2, DC Studios is also cherishing a number of television projects to gradually build a mini movie universe specifically for Pattinson.
Although still in the process of `destroying and rebuilding`, DCU will still release a number of film projects in 2023 according to the original plan.
In particular, The Flash is considered DC’s most important blockbuster of the year when it exploits time travel and multiverse elements.
Among the above movies, Blue Beetle is the only name that will bring a completely new superhero to the big screen.
Currently, James Gunn is still being quite tight-lipped about his plans and intentions for the DCU.
Talking about The Suicide Squad, we cannot help but mention director James Gunn’s Peacemaker spin-off series.
Peacemaker’s success has shown how important HBO Max is to the future of the DCU.
The partnership between HBO Max and DC Studios will not only continue, but can also last for many years to come, as DCU will cover both film and television.
Source: ScreenRant
