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Jake Gyllenhaal seems game to play Batman in the DCU. After auditioning for Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and starring in Spider-Man: Far From Home, Gyllenhaal seems game to return to the genre. Speaking to ScreenRant about his new film, Road House, Gyllenhaal called the prospect of playing Batman an “honor.” However, he likened stepping […]

Despite no films or series hitting screens yet, Peter Safran and James Gunn are not wasting time building out a sprawling cinematic universe with the new DC Universe. The first slate of projects already has several films at various points of development, with filming underway for 2025’s Superman, and even more heroes are set to […]

After leaving Star Wars: Rogue Squadron for Wonder Woman 3, Patty Jenkins is back in a galaxy far, far away. This comes after the DCU project has been scrapped. During an appearance on the Talking Pictures TV podcast (via Collider), Jenkins revealed she has signed a new deal with Lucafilm and Disney to return to […]

While audiences still haven’t gotten a look at why the new cinematic DC Universe is going to look like, DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran haven’t been shy about teasing how vast the universe will be based solely on the cast for 2025’s Superman. The man of steel’s latest big screen outing is […]

Despite no films or shows releasing yet, the new cinematic DC Universe appears to already be taking shape under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran. Plenty of questions still remain, though, like who will be this universe’s Batman, but one MCU veteran has thrown her hat into the ring to square off against […]

A defining part of Batman’s character for nearly thirty years is that the caped crusader does not kill, a characteristic that has served as one of his key characteristics since the earliest Batman comics. Despite this, Zack Snyder believes it is something that is detrimental to the caped crusader and even making the hero “irrelevant” […]

Sean Gunn, brother of DCU head James Gunn, has had several roles in the franchise. However, he continued teasing the new ones he has coming up. Speaking to ScreenRant, Gunn was asked about his approach to his various DCU roles. He has already appeared in The Suicide Squad and will be in Creature Commandos (playing […]

The disappointing returns for most superhero movies in 2023 saw plenty of fans on social media and industry insiders bring up the possibility of superhero fatigue finally setting in with audiences. Someone else who has weighed in on the subject is The Batman’s Paul Dano, who feels the fatigue from 2023 could actually be beneficial […]

With the new cinematic DC Universe set to kick off on the movie screen with 2025’s Superman, James Gunn has put together a cast of characters to reflect the vast universe he and Peter Safran are building. It has gotten just a little bigger as the film has found its Perry White, a character close […]

Matt Reeves has a request for the upcoming DC film, The Batman 2, from star Jeffrey Wright. In an interview with Discussing Film, Wright teased his hopes for the DC sequel. He wants to investigate more of the private life of Commissioner Gordon in the sequel. “One of the things that I’ve spoken about with […]

2023 proved to be a tough year for DC and Warner Bros. Discovery due to a combination of low financial returns, lackluster reviews for multiple properties, and behind the scene issues including Ezra Miller’s various legal problems. WBD CEO David Zaslav believes that is going to change, though, in 2025 when Superman: Legacy hits theaters […]

The first theatrical outing for the fledgling cinematic DC Universe, Superman: Legacy, has put together a star-studded cast led by James Gunn to bring start off the universe on a strong note. With filming reportedly set to begin in March 2024, fans were treated to a first look at the principle cast all together for […]

NetherRealm Studios has recently made headlines by unveiling gameplay footage of Peacemaker, marking his upcoming introduction to Mortal Kombat 1, and teasing the arrival of a new cameo fighter. This announcement follows the studio’s tradition of incorporating guest characters from different realms of media into the Mortal Kombat universe, a practice initiated with MK 9 […]

The influence of Sony’s Spider-Verse films can be seen across animation as more shows and films, including the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, taking clear inspiration from Miles Morales two big screen outings. According to one artist, the Spider-Verse’s style almost reached into the DC universe as well in what could have been the […]

Don’t expect Joe Manganiello back as Deathstroke in the DCU. The Spider-Man actor recently revealed James Gunn told him to “let go” of his dream of returning to the role. It’s not all bad, though. Speaking to ComicBook.com, Manganiello reflected on his conversations with Gunn about the role. While he may never reprise the role […]

It seems as though Barry Keoghan will return as the Joker in Matt Reeves’ The Batman 2. He appeared in a scene in Reeves’ first film opposite Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader. Joker in Batman 2? During an interview with Vanity Fair, Keoghan was asked about his role in The Batman 2. While Keoghan never addressed […]

The ongoing conflict the Gaza Strip has resonated the world over, with Hollywood even feeling the effects with actors speaking out on both sides of it and studios rethinking casting decisions in turn. One of those rumored choices was the dropping of Bassem Youssef from 2025’s Superman: Legacy, who claimed it was due to his […]

Perhaps Joker 2 (properly titled Folie á Deux) isn’t a musical after all. It’s been heavily rumored that Todd Phillips’ sequel would be a musical. They did pair Lady Gaga to play Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s titular character. Cinematographer Lawrence Sher recently spoke about the sequel, clarifying its genre (via @jokerfolienews on X). “It’s […]

While Superman: Legacy will introduce the DC Universe’s version of the titular hero and kick off the cinematic universe on the big screen, many other DC characters are set to appear in the James Gunn-helmed film. Hawkgirl will be one of those characters to appear in the film and Isabela Merced, who is set to […]

In a surprising turn of events, fans of the iconic fighting game series Mortal Kombat may have to brace for a longer wait for the latest addition to Mortal Kombat 1. Recent speculation points to a potential delay in the release of the much-anticipated Peacemaker DLC. NetherRealm Studios, renowned for its tradition of introducing characters […]

Xolo Maridueña has once again reinforced his Blue Beetle return to the DCU. Blue Beetle DCU-bound Speaking to ScreenRant at the Saturn Awards, Maridueña seemed confident about his DCU return. “I know we’ll see Blue Beetle again, whether it comes in the form of Blue Beetle 2 or wherever,” he revealed. “It’s been really great […]

James Gunn has poached an MCU-Guardians of the Galaxy talent, John Murphy, for his DCU film Superman: Legacy. A Guardians of the Galaxy reunion in Superman: Legacy In a post on Threads, Gunn revealed he recruited Murphy to score Superman: Legacy. “Happy to announce that my frequent collaborator John Murphy is scoring Superman: Legacy,” he […]

James Gunn has tried to be fairly transparent with fans about plans for the burgeoning cinematic DC Universe, from his preparation for Superman: Legacy to the ever-growing cast of characters that will populate this universe. This transparency continued in his latest back-and-forth with fans on social media, giving them insight into the state of DCU’s […]

With Superman: Legacy only a year and half away, James Gunn has clearly been hard at work preparing to get the first entry in DC’s new cinematic universe ready for cameras to start rolling. One way he’s been prepping for the film has been drawing a copious amount of storyboards, which he was more than […]

The young would-be dragon queen Milly Alcock is set to play Supergirl for DC Studio, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The House of the Dragon star has been confirmed to play Kara Zor-El AKA Supergirl, Superman’s cousin. The search had her in contention with Meg Donnelly. Alcock reportedly screen-tested for DC Studios’ co-CEOs James Gunn […]

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is Rocksteady’s (indirect) sequel to Arkham Knight, a fitting end to the Arkhamverse’s beloved Caped Crusader, as Kevin Conroy’s final voice credit as The Batman occurs in this game, a game where the Suicide Squad has to kill the Justice League, including Batman. A highly-anticipated and controversial game in […]

James Gunn won’t be wasting time introducing heroes into the new cinematic DC Universe with the inclusion of characters like Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific in Superman: Legacy. However, it seems one notable hero will have to wait a little longer for their debut inside the DCU according to the director and studio head. Gunn was […]

James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over as the driving forces behind the rebooted DC Universe has meant plenty of changes, especially when it comes to casting the new universe’s heroes. While names like David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will be making their first entrance into the genre under Gunn’s watch, it appears a colleague […]

It appears the DCU’s inaugural film, Superman: Legacy, is narrowing down its Supergirl search. James Gunn’s film recently underwent more screen tests and the choice could be down to two. Two women standing The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that screen tests took place on January 23. DC Studios’ Gunn and Peter Safran were both […]

With the countdown to the release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League entering its final stages, the gaming world is alive with chatter about recent leaks hinting at the expansion of its character roster. The game, already stirring excitement with the official confirmation of the Joker as the first free downloadable content (DLC) character, […]

In an exciting twist, Rocksteady Studios’ latest game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, is set to reintroduce a character who has become synonymous with chaos and unpredictability: The Joker. This game, diverging from the traditional narrative path of the renowned Batman: Arkham series, emerges as a third-person shooter, offering players an intriguing blend of […]

Superman: Legacy will see plenty of new faces step into the world of Metropolis to help kick off the new cinematic DC Universe, including a new Lex Luthor to battle the titular hero. With Nicholas Hoult set to step into the role for the 2025 film, the actor has been given some humorous advice from […]

Like many other projects in the wake of 2023’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, The Batman Part 2 has been trying to get is production back on track and begin filming the sequel to Matt Reeves’ take on the Caped Crusader. It appears Robert Pattinson and the rest of the cast may be getting in front […]

The calendars turning over to 2024 brought with it not only a new year, but it marked the end of Disney’s hold on Mickey Mouse as the company’s mascot entered the public domain. It appears the future holds the same fate for DC as a new update has emerged about the public domain status of […]

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is not the film James Wan intended to make. At least that is what Dolph Lundgren seemed to confirm in a recent interview. The reason could be traced back to Amber Heard and her off-screen drama. Release the Wan Cut?  In an interview with ComicBook.com, Lundgren revealed that the Aquaman […]

Thanks to a social media post from Sara Sampaio, the first look at the Creature Commandos DCU series has been unveiled. A quick first look In a post on her Instagram story (also captured by The Hollywood Handle), Sampaio revealed Creature Commandos merch. The hoodie features some of the team’s characters with a blue sweatshirt […]

David Ayer‘s Suicide Squad director’s cut, aka the “Ayer Cut,” is the “best comic book movie ever?” That’s how the director himself is billing it. His DCEU film was a commercial success but a critical flop. Suicide Squad the “best”?   Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Ayer emphasized that he made a “great” film. He went […]

In the wake of the DC Fandome event, where the highly anticipated Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League was announced, discussions have reignited about the future of the Batman: Arkham franchise. This speculation has been further fueled by the unexpected appearance of the Arkhamverse Batman in Suicide Squad, leading to widespread conjecture among fans about […]

As the DCU begins, Kaley Cuoco has a reassuring update for fans of the animated Harley Quinn series, which is gearing up for Season 5. In a recent interview, she teased that work on the next season is starting. Additionally, she confessed her love for the role and series, revealing it could keep going until […]