As James Gunn and Peter Safran assumed their roles as co-CEOs of DC Studios back in 2022, it became evident that a reboot was on the horizon for the DC Universe, signaling the end of the DCEU era. James Gunn in particular, has significant plans for the DCU, which indicates a fresh direction and vision for the cinematic universe. Gunn also confirmed that Superman: Legacy will be like the 1939 movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
The DCU will be kicking it into full gear come 2025, with Superman: Legacy signalling the true beginning of the DCU. Needless to say, fans are waiting with both excitement and hesitation for what the DCU could entail.
Superman: Legacy‘s Story Will Be Similar To The 1939 Movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
James Gunn is in direct control of Superman: Legacy and is overseeing what will happen in the movie. A fan recently asked James Gunn on social media if he has watched Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and if Superman: Legacy will be similar to the movie.
“Have you ever watched Mr. Smith goes to Washington? Can we expect something like this for superman?”
— DCU Updates (@DCU_Updates) January 16, 2024
Now this is interesting. “Mr Smith Goes to Washington” is about a naive, newly appointed United States senator who fights against government corruption. pic.twitter.com/lqRLTIcFjR
James Gunn noted that the storyline for Superman: Legacy will be ”Exactly the same” as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. It is to be noted that Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is about a naive, newly appointed United States Senator who fights against government corruption, so that theme would certainly work for Gunn’s film.
James Gunn Confirmed DC Games Don’t Necessarily Have To Be Part Of The DCU
James Gunn has previously disclosed that the DC Universe will expand to include various media, including video games, in the future. However, he clarified that not every game falling under the DC banner has to be directly linked to the DCU.
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Threads user hen_vratski asked if every single Warner Bros Games title needed to be part of James Gunn’s DCU. The Guardians of The Galaxy director made it clear that’s not the case at all – clearing all doubts.
“No.”
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