James Gunn has once again taken time off from shooting Superman and Peacemaker season 2 (and running DC Studios) to answer questions from fans about the DCU.
The filmmaker started by talking more about his approach to building this new shared world, making it clear that fans will be able to leap in and out of the DCU as they choose. We've seen Marvel Studios' rivals try and take a similar approach to the one Gunn describes below - including the DCEU - so watch this space.
He also confirmed DC Studios hasn't cast the new Batman yet and clarified previous comments about there being an age difference between the DCU's Superman and Dark Knight.
"I’m pretty sure I didn’t say that. What I said was Bruce 'could be' a couple years older than Clark," Gunn explained. "All I meant was I wasn’t tied to Bruce and Clark being the exact same age."
The Superman helmer also shared new insights into how he takes charge of a movie (eliminating the need for Marvel Studios-style reshoots) and revealed how work is progressing on Matt Reeves' The Batman sequel.
All in all, there are lots of interesting pieces of information here and it's good to see Gunn do more than debunk rumours again. We don't expect him to be on hand for Comic-Con next month, so fingers crossed that more updates like these will head our way from his various social media accounts.
Check out Gunn's latest DCU updates in his posts from Threads below.
Superman tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane.
The cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.
Supporting characters include Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent, Neva Howell as Ma Kent, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher MacDonald as Ron Troupe, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
Milly Alcock is also expected to make a cameo appearance as Supergirl before taking flight in her own movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Superman is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.