James Gunn Clarifies the Link Between the DCEU and the New DCU
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The MCU, despite experiencing a few less successful and even failed projects, remains a stable and coherent narrative universe that continues to move forward. Whether you enjoy these films or feel fatigued by them, you have to admit that the MCU’s consistency is impressive.
In contrast, the DC Comics universe has struggled. The DCEU was created as a response to the MCU, but it ultimately fell short. While there were some individual successes, Zack Snyder never managed to weave everything into a cohesive story. Combined with a series of poor decisions, the DCEU failed as expected.
Warner Bros. has since brought in James Gunn and Peter Safran to turn things around. They are now working on building the DCU, which aims to be DC’s answer to the MCU. But what about the relationship between the DCEU and the DCU? We know Gunn is starting fresh, but there’s more to consider…
James Gunn attended this year’s New York Comic-Con, a major event where he spoke with the media about various topics. He shared insights on upcoming films and series, revealed intriguing details, and answered several compelling questions.
One question raised was about the connection between the old DCEU and the new DCU, and here’s what Gunn had to say:
This is not just a question that has been on fans’ minds for some time; it’s also crucial for the future. Clarifying the current canon helps fans understand what they can reference in discussions and which stories they can rely on.
From our perspective, Gunn’s answer is quite clear. The DCEU is not considered canon, but if a specific DCEU moment is mentioned in the DCU, then that moment is canon. However, this does not extend to the entire DCEU.
This distinction is currently relevant for stories like Rick Flag Jr.’s and the potential Blue Beetle project, as well as possibly Paradise Lost. We expect more such references in the future, so when in doubt, just remember Gunn’s words to determine whether something from the DCEU is also canon in the DCU.
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