DC Studios Boss James Gunn Shares Update On DCU's Chronology; Will WGA Strike Delay The Entire Slate?

DC Studios Boss James Gunn Shares Update On DCU's Chronology; Will WGA Strike Delay The Entire Slate? DC Studios Boss James Gunn Shares Update On DCU's Chronology; Will WGA Strike Delay The Entire Slate?

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has shared a minor update on the new DCU's chronology, but concerns are now growing that the strikes could cause major delays to the rest of this new shared world's slate...

By JoshWilding - Aug 24, 2023 04:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

It's been just shy of seven months since DC Studios unveiled its "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" slate, and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA really strikes couldn't have come at a worse time for the newly formed production company. 

Some breathing space between the DCEU's end and DCU's launch is a must, of course, and 2024's only DC movie is going to be "Elseworlds" title Joker: Folie à Deux

We had, however, expected Creature Commandos (and perhaps even Waller) to be released on Max next year. As things stand, it's hard to predict when we'll see those, but James Gunn has now offered an update on where things currently stand with his and Peter Safran's reboot plans. 

In terms of a chronology for this shared world, the filmmaker reiterates that Creature Commandos takes place prior to Superman: Legacy. When it comes to projects beyond those, Gunn confirms that "nothing else is finished or being written."

That's understandable given the strikes, but this is an issue DC Studios could do without. 

With concerns the strikes could last well into next year - Superman: Legacy is set to begin shooting in January - it's hard not to wonder whether the rest of the DCU slate won't get going until 2027 or beyond. If all those future projects aren't even written yet (never mind cast) then delays like this are definitely going to sting. 

Ultimately, it might only be a difference of six months or so and there's a chance DC Studios always planned to take its time rolling out these movies and TV shows, regardless of these strikes slowing things down. 

For now, Superman: Legacy is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

James Gunn when asked whether the DCU will have a publicly-accessible chronology: ‘Creature Commandos’ precedes ‘Superman: Legacy’ and that “nothing else is finished or being written yet (and won’t be until after the strike!)”
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CoHost - 8/24/2023, 4:56 AM
Goddang, can people stop asking him for updates? What happened to the mystery of moviemaking?
Th3Batman - 8/24/2023, 5:03 AM
The more time between Superman Legacy and the current DCEU the better. Releasing Legacy less than 2 years after this train wreck of a shared universe is the biggest mistake they can make, so it getting delayed to 2026 or even 2027 can do nothing but help it. WBD will be smart to focus the entirety of 2025 on The Batman II, as its success will help them make up some of the $$$ they lost on DC this year.
FireandBlood - 8/24/2023, 5:10 AM
@Th3Batman - If WB were smart, they’d scrap this whole cinematic bs altogether and just focus of The Batman until they’ve put enough space between the shitty DCEU and everything else. But WB ain’t smart, and atp, they seem hellbent on putting the final nail in DC’s coffin. Gunn’s just the fall guy.
Th3Batman - 8/24/2023, 5:26 AM
@PlusUltra - I completely agree with you. I think standalone, filmmaker driven movies is the way to go. The cinematic movie concept is on its last leg, I don't know why WB is going after a dying trend. They had their chance during the last decade to capitalize on it when Marvel was releasing one billion $ movie after another, but they dind't, and now the audience has moved on.
FireandBlood - 8/24/2023, 5:32 AM
@Th3Batman - Exactly. Marvel are the only ones that successfully pulled it off, and the only reason people are still here for it is because they’re already invested in that world Marvel’s spent 10+ years and counting building. DC continuously seem to be under the impression they can present audiences with a built-in universe to their “gods and monsters” bs and people will give a shit. Audiences love a spectacle, but they care about the characters, the one thing DC can’t be bothered to actually put the time and effort into building up.
FireandBlood - 8/24/2023, 5:06 AM
Blessing in disguise. Gives them a chance reassess wtf they’re doing instead of rushing out another cinematic universe, because that slate was asswater.
Forthas - 8/24/2023, 8:07 AM
I have a feeling we are not going to see any of the slate. I 100 percent feel like the shape the studio is in, there is no other choice but to sell it off. The value of the DC brand is a net negative but they cannot do anything about it until the run of CBMs is over. If legally possible this studio will be sold off and then as far as the DC films all bets are off.
HulkisHoly - 8/24/2023, 11:13 AM
I want an awesome DCU especially since the MCU has gone down the toilet. But I also don’t want them to rush things.
They need to focus on their elseworlds, make some profit and then get the DCU underway.
Order66 - 8/24/2023, 11:27 AM
So this confirms Blue Beetle is not a DCU movie.

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