DC Studios Rumored To Be Planning A JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL Movie

DC Studios Rumored To Be Planning A JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL Movie

There was no mention of the Justice League during DC Studios' slate reveal, but a new rumour claims James Gunn and Peter Safran have plans for a Justice League International project. Read on for details...

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By JoshWilding - Apr 27, 2024 04:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Justice League

It's been a while since we've had any significant updates DC Studios' DCU plans, though the lack of news can largely be blamed on last year's Hollywood strikes. 

A couple of projects have started taking shape in recent months, including Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, but it feels like we're still a long way off from seeing the "Gods of Monsters" slate play out on screen...not to mention learning what, if anything, it's setting the stage for.

Well, according to a new rumour shared by scooper @MyTimeToShineH, DC Studios is developing a Justice League International movie (as a side note, it's mentioned that Nathan Fillion will reprise his role as Guy Gardner in Max's Lanterns).

This was to be expected in many ways. James Gunn has said on multiple occasions that he's a Justice League International fan, something which appears to be evident from the superheroes he's cast in SUPERMAN. 

There's already been speculation that the Man of Steel will encounter this team in his upcoming movie, with Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner Green Lantern, and Metamorpho all part of the group (who we're sure would like to recruit Superman to their ranks). 

The Justice League International team was formed in the late 1980s and was created by writers Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, along with artist Kevin Maguire. Representing a departure from the traditional lineup of the Justice League, this iteration focused more on humour, character dynamics, and international cooperation.

The team's roster typically included a mix of established and lesser-known DC characters, such as Batman, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner (later replaced by Hal Jordan as Green Lantern), Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Black Canary, and more.

Led by the affable and sometimes bumbling Maxwell Lord - who will be played by Sean Gunn in the DCU - the team operated out of the Justice League Embassy in New York City, working on global threats and diplomatic missions.

It's easy to put the pieces together here to see how Justice League International could fit into DC Studios' reboot. While many fans are no doubt keen to see the "classic" Justice League return to our screens, that's something we have to believe Gunn is biding his time with, particularly after the 2017 and 2021 efforts.

This is just a rumour for now, of course, and we're sure the filmmaker will be quick to debunk this story if it's false. If he remains silent, we may finally have a better idea of what the new DCU is building to...

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FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 4/27/2024, 4:31 AM
Well, he needs his brother in a staring role, so yeah. Honestly though, this is one the better ideas. Let’s hope he sticks to the tone of that era. And yeah, it’s definitely Gunn’s usual style.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/27/2024, 4:34 AM
DC never learned to crawl or walk but they keep tryin to run and falling flat on their baby face.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 4/27/2024, 4:47 AM
@ObserverIO - They always will because they’re run by idiots
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/27/2024, 7:32 AM
@ObserverIO - well, it's not stated yet it's already an established team. Maybe JLI only forms until Superman, Batman and Booster Gold join the team in a Justice League (International) movie.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/27/2024, 7:36 AM
@bkmeijer1 - I think it's gonna become increasingly obvious that this a world that already has a Justice League and a bunch of other superteams. James basically already told us we're diving right in without any set-up.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/27/2024, 7:40 AM
@ObserverIO - I don't mind they already being established superheroes (and possibly even teams). Do hope there's no version of the JL though yet.

But having some heroes and teams already established helps quickly establish rules and state of this sci-fi universe. Step by step takes time, but if done correctly it can be done quickly as long as it happens within context of the movie.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 4/27/2024, 9:11 AM
@ObserverIO - what did Blade say about ice skating uphill?
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 4/27/2024, 2:10 PM
@FireandBlood - Alan Horn is an idiot? Ok
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/27/2024, 3:45 PM
@lazlodaytona - lmfao, perfect.
S8R8M
S8R8M - 4/27/2024, 4:41 AM
Affleck's Batman, 'Just save one.'
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/27/2024, 5:08 AM
@S8R8M - exactly.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/27/2024, 4:49 AM
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Given how big of a fan Gunn has said he is of the Keith Giffen & J.M DeMatteis run aswell as some of the characters he has cast in Superman and the DCU overall , you didn’t need a rumor to tell me that a JLI project could be in development…

It seemed like a pretty obvious deduction that he is atleast somewhat building to that.
Miiol
Miiol - 4/27/2024, 4:53 AM
While I do believe the DC films are going to be much better under Gunn (not hard, admittedly), why not try walking before running? Get a film out first before all these other plans. Really does seem like another attempt to throw muck at the wall and see what sticks.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/27/2024, 4:58 AM
@Miiol - I get what you mean but it’s just a safety net.

I’m sure Gunn is making sure that SUPERMAN is the best it can be right now but just in case if it’s a success (which likely it could be) it helps to have a plan in place so you aren’t scrambling at the last minute.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/27/2024, 7:30 AM
I kinda hope the collection of superheroes Superman meets isn't a fully formed team yet, but will result in Justice League International down the line.

Superman, Batman and Booster Gold could all join Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Mr. Terrific and Metamorpho to form the team. Fits Gunn's lighter tone really well I think.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/27/2024, 8:04 AM
@bkmeijer1 - they might not be a team yet but I think Superman does know them already.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/27/2024, 8:18 AM
@TheVisionary25 - yeah, that's what I'm expecting. When a JL movie comes around, that's when I actually see those seven characters (maybe more) form the team to fight the bigger threat
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 4/27/2024, 7:48 AM
they need to get the Zack back.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/27/2024, 8:51 AM
@harryba11zack -

WHY? He already burned down the DCFU with his awful movies. You think they would still go back to their abusive ex-boyfriend who destroyed everything he touched in the DC movie universe?
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 4/27/2024, 9:10 AM
@DocSpock - yes
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DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/27/2024, 9:19 AM
@harryba11zack -

I admire your insanity. I've been working on perfecting mine for almost 67 years.

Carry on soldier!
sheisthekey
sheisthekey - 4/27/2024, 11:41 AM
@DocSpock - Awful movies? excuse me, Have you watched Shazam 2, Blue Beetle and The Flash?Now those are real awful shitty movies
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DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/27/2024, 1:44 PM
@PaKent -

Of course they are awful. ? What is your point?
elcapitan
elcapitan - 4/27/2024, 9:53 PM
@PaKent - You realize none of those movies were directed by Snyder. You should have instead listed all the sh*tty Snyder movies like BVS & ZSJL. Let's throw Rebel Moon in there too for good measure.
HermanM
HermanM - 4/27/2024, 8:49 AM
If Gunn is doing it, I'm sure it will be great, but will we ever get the iconic JLA big 7 right in live action?
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 4/27/2024, 9:14 AM
"The team's roster typically included a mix of established and lesser-known DC characters, such as Batman, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner (later replaced by Hal Jordan as Green Lantern), Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Black Canary, and more."

Lesser-known characters🤔?
Those all seem to be characters at least have heard of to knowing a lot about them.

Maybe list some characters the general public hasn't heard of....🤷
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 4/27/2024, 9:17 AM
-characters at least *the general public* have heard of......
Astroman
Astroman - 4/27/2024, 9:20 AM
Get Superman right and then we’ll talk.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 4/27/2024, 1:32 PM
@Astroman - This!
Arthorious
Arthorious - 4/27/2024, 1:59 PM
@Astroman - yup all bets are on Superman. If it does well then we will be cookin’. If not then I think DC may need to cool it for a while.
Super12
Super12 - 4/27/2024, 11:47 AM
The more updates I hear about the DCU's plans the less interested I get. Why can't we just follow the MCU model - start with solo films of your core characters, flesh them out more over sequels and eventually team them together. Build the world from the bottom up, stop giving us fully formed teams and alliances and expecting us to care about them. We won't. Let us get to know each character first.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 4/27/2024, 1:31 PM
Angel: Please keep Batman out of this jackpot.

Devil: No let's keep diluting the only element of the brand that has financial legs.
sully
sully - 4/27/2024, 6:19 PM
"this iteration focused more on humour"

Let's just say it how it is...Gunn can't go two seconds without making a movie with b-grade level childish humor. No wonder why he likes JL International. Dudes going to end up making another Joss Whedon-level ridiculous JL movie.
cadunovaes01
cadunovaes01 - 4/27/2024, 9:32 PM
JLI run is one of my favorites comics of all time. The work that Giffen and DeMatteis achieves was gold. But I dont think thats a good idea for now. Maybe for a third movie? 1 gathers the Classic heroes, 2 The Team could split up, and then comes the 3 with JLI… just brainstorming here
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/27/2024, 10:21 PM
Hope show that bit from the comic when Batman punches Guy Gardner,such a classic moment.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 4/28/2024, 12:33 AM
Maybe I should try to read some comics of this team to get familiar with it.

But it'd be nice if he could throw a bone to the Justice Society of America. The lack of attention to them so far is discouraging. That's all at the moment I care about.
MrDarcy
MrDarcy - 4/28/2024, 1:01 AM
Yes please!! 🙏🏻 We should have seen this iconic comics moment on the big screen years ago!! I hope they make it happen with Momoa and Fillion!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

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