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Zack Snyder’s DCEU regime is over once Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom comes out. James Gunn’s regime, now dubbed the DCU, will take over. But that doesn’t mean Snyder wouldn’t ever return. Snyder’s Batman condition Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Snyder gave his condition for returning to DC. He would only consider doing an adaptation […]

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn revealed on Threads that sometimes he does take fan casting seriously, Screen Rant reported. After the SAG-AFTRA strike ended, DC resumed casting the rest of the roles for Superman: Legacy. It was recently announced that Nicholas Hoult will play the Man of Steel’s archnemesis, Lex Luthor, and Skyler Grisando will […]

The role of Superman brings with it big physical demands for the actors cast to play the superhero, demands David Corenswet has teased yielded massive results for his leading role in Superman Legacy. Corenswet’s physical transformation into the man of steel was teased on social media by the actor’s trainer, Paolo Mascitti, showing the actor […]

Recent updates from Warner Bros. have significantly altered the understanding of their approach to the upcoming Wonder Woman game, debunking previously believed notions about its development as a live service game. This new clarification contrasts sharply with earlier speculations that Warner Bros. was gearing up to embrace the Games as a Service (GaaS) model for […]

Joker’s history has been one veiled in mystery for most of his life in the pages of DC Comics, but that looks to be changing with an upcoming limited series that will dig deeper into the Clown Prince of Crime‘s early days. DC announced Thursday it would be running a special three-issue arc titled Joker: […]

After Warner Bros’ Coyote vs. Acme meltdown, many questioned the fate of other projects from the studio. James Gunn and Peter Safran don’t appear to have to worry about the DCU. DCU safe?  Deadline reported that Warner Bros set up screenings for Coyote vs. Acme for potential buyers. In their report, they dished on the […]

Don’t expect Priscilla star Jacob Elordi in any superhero projects anytime — including DC’s films with Superman. No capes for Elvis Speaking to GQ UK for their latest profile, Elordi discussed the superhero movie genre. When asked if he could see himself in one, he gave a clear answer. “Not particularly, no. I’ve always been […]

As questions still fly about release dates for many high-profile projects following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, James Gunn has provided fans a positive update about the status of Superman: Legacy’s release date. The writer-director took to social media to assure audiences the first Superman film of the new cinematic DC Universe is still […]

Despite a swath of delays that have hit film and TV productions for many high-profile projects, DCU maestro James Gunn has come out to assure viewers that the upcoming animated series Creature Commandos won’t suffer the same fate. Gunn addressed the series’ status during an interaction on X where a user asked the writer-director if […]

Lawrence Sher, cinematographer of DC and Todd Phillips’ Joker films, gave an exciting tease for the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga-led sequel. Risky business Speaking to Definition Magazine (via Discussing Film), Sher spilled about the sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux. He provided an update on the film’s progress as well as giving the film a […]

So, now that fans have had a chance to dive into Zack Snyder’s cut, the big debate kicks off: Which one’s better, Joss Whedon’s Justice League or the Snyder Cut? Creative viewpoints can vary, but some scenes seem to stand out objectively. After years of back-and-forth, it’s time to settle the score and decide which […]

A Vision Altered: The Snyder Cut Emerges In the tumultuous landscape of the DC Universe (DCU), Zack Snyder’s entry coincided with Marvel’s ascendancy in the world of cinematic superheroes. His mission was no small feat: to guide Warner Bros. in crafting a shared universe while introducing fresh portrayals of iconic figures like Batman, Superman, Wonder […]

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has gotten a release date change. The DCU film is now opening later than expected. A Christmas gift Warner Bros has announced (via Variety) that the Aquaman sequel will now open on December 22 — a two day delay. This could be due to Wonka, another Warner Bros film, opening […]

Fans expecting Ben Affleck’s Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom shouldn’t hold their breath. James Wan served a disappointing update regarding Affleck’s status in the DCU film. Batman? Don’t hold your breath Speaking to Empire Magazine (via @FlashFilmNews on X), Wan seemingly drowned any hopes of seeing Affleck in the Aquaman sequel. “Probably not,” […]

Reports have been circulating for months about Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom’s alleged chaotic production, but director James Wan has come out to say that couldn’t be further from the truth. Wan spoke about the process of bringing the superhero sequel to the big screen and the alleged issues that plagued its production, from the […]

In this curated list, we explore 10 DC Heroes that deserve their own video game, envisioning the exciting possibilities that could shape the future of DC gaming. From iconic characters like Batman and Superman to heroes who have yet to grace the gaming world, such as The Flash, Shazam, Blue Beetle, and Aquaman, the potential […]

If Taron Egerton gets to play the role of the iconic Superman antagonist, Lex Luthor, in the DCU, his Kingsman director will be thrilled. The DCU role Matthew Vaughn wants to see him play During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn discussed rumors attaching Egerton as […]

Renowned writer Jeremy Adams, known for his work on various animated Mortal Kombat projects, recently unveiled an intriguing story behind the scenes. Adams discussed a pitch for a crossover between the Mortal Kombat and DC Universe, which unfortunately failed to materialize due to a rejection from Warner Bros, according to Comicb When questioned about the […]

James Gunn’s revamped DC universe is set to bring plenty of new faces to the movie and TV screen in the near future, with one of those reportedly being Lobo played by Jason Momoa. Despite already having multiple appearances as Aquaman, the news of Momoa potentially playing the last Czarnian was met with largely positive […]

Tom Hardy is venturing into the comic book realm with DC comic writer, Scott Snyder. Known for his roles as Venom and Bane, Hardy will be a creative force together with Snyder who worked on Batman and Justice League. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comic title will be ‘Arcbound.’ Hardy will take on the […]

With James Gunn set to take over the DCU, many wonder what will happen to the OG Justice League. The lineup consists of Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, and Ezra Miller, but it appears none will return. In Variety’s expose on the latest DCU film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, […]

It doesn’t seem that many of the OG Justice League members will return for James Gunn’s DCU. Jason Momoa, who’s been playing Aquaman for years, may have a new role in mind. Variety’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom expose has revealed a lot of new information. Sources told Variety that Momoa may be out as […]

Elon Musk was the reason Amber Heard stuck around in Warner Bros’ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Despite her trial and controversies with Johnny Depp, Heard retained her role of Mera in the DCU’s next Aquaman film. A new Variety expose has brought a number of things to light from Heard alleging Jason Momoa coming […]

A new expose reveals the drama on the set of the upcoming DCU film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom — namely between Jason Momoa and Amber Heard. Variety posted a story that revealed the ripple effects of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial had on their DCU film. Notes from Dr. Dawn Hughes, Heard’s therapist, revealed […]

Little is known about The Batman Part II, the sequel to Matt Reeves’ film from last year. However, a new rumor potentially reveals the villain for the upcoming Robert Pattinson-led DC film. During an episode of The Hot Mic podcast, Jeff Sneider suggested that Hush could be the antagonist of the Batman film. However, he […]

Warner Bros is being sued by an extra for their canned DCU film, Batgirl. The Sun is reporting that Christina Stanovici, an extra on the set of Batgirl, is suing Warner Bros over an injury she suffered. According to the outlet, Stanovici suffered a broken thigh, shin, hip, pelvis, and thumb as well as a […]

Now that the WGA strike is over, James Gunn is back writing. The DCU head provided an exciting update for the second season of the John Cena-led Peacemaker series. On October 2, Gunn posted a video from the set of Peacemaker. The video saw Cena playing “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the piano when the cameras were […]

James Gunn has revealed a shortlist of actors returning to the DCU. John Cena, Blue Beetle’s star, and an Oscar winner headline the shortlist. It’s being reported that Gunn named Cena, Xolo Maridueña, and Viola Davis will remain in their roles. The three played Peacemaker, Blue Beetle, and Amanda Waller in the DCU (formerly DCEU), […]

James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over the DCU has caused some canon-related confusion. We finally have some clarity thanks to Gunn. Taking to his Threads account, Gunn clarified when his DCU timeline begins. “Nothing is canon until Creature Commandos next year- a sort of aperitif to the DCU – & then a deeper dive […]

Warner Bros is giving DC Studios a massive expansion. The studio will be giving DC Studios a primary production hub in the U.K. The Leavesden lot will be expanded with an additional 10 sound stages (going from 19 to 29) and 400,000 square feet (going from 1.14. million swuare feet to 1.78 million square feet) […]

Last year’s DC flick, The Batman, ended with a scene between Robert Pattinson’s titular hero and Paul Dano’s Riddler. The insane number of takes Matt Reeves made the two do has been revealed. During an interview with The Guardian, Reeves spoke about Paul Dano as an actor. “Paul loves doing a lot of takes, as […]

While Willem Dafoe starred in the first Aquaman, there’s a simple reason he’s not returning to the DCU film. “Willem is not in this one, no,” Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan told Entertainment Weekly. “Part of the reason was because his schedule did not work out for us. But what that allowed […]

After months of silence, Warner Bros has finally unveiled the first trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The DCU film comes out in a little over three months. “Four years ago, I was basically unemployed. A wanderer, with no home,” Jason Momoa’s Aquaman begins the voiceover. “But now, I’m a husband and a father, […]

Despite releasing in just a few months, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is finally getting a marketing campaign. The film’s director, James Wan, weighed in on potential Batman cameos by Ben Affleck and/or Michael Keaton. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wan spoke on the Batman cameo rumors. “The tricky thing early on [in […]

Timothée Chalamet will not be playing Robin in any Batman DC films anytime soon. According to Above the Line’s Jeff Sneider, who’s currently off covering TIFF, the rumors of Chalamet playing Robin are “totally false.” He added that Chalamet is “no one’s sidekick, whether it be [Robert] Pattinson or anyone else.” ALSO, I can confirm […]

In the age of franchises and blockbusters, it seems crazy to think that the DC comics, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter franchises are underutilized. However, that’s how one Warner Bros executive sees it. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communcopia Technology Conference (via TheWrap), David Zaslav called that the DC, Lord of the Rings, […]

Jason Momoa is one of the rising actors as of late, having starred in several productions including Fast X, Aquaman, Justice League, hit television series Game of Thrones, and Stargate: Atlantis. He is a CinEuphoria Award winner and a MTV Movie Award nominee. Given Momoa’s rise to stardom, have you ever wondered how a guy […]

Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian star Giancarlo Esposito revealed he had talks with James Gunn about a DCU role prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Doing a Q+A at a recent comic convention (via X user Mint Doom), Esposito was asked if he “had a chance to appear in DC films.” He replied, “I had been […]

Suicide Squad director David Ayer revealed that he was on the brink of becoming the head of DC’s movies before his film faced heavy criticism. Ayer opens up about the struggle of overcoming regret in a recent episode of the Real Ones with Jon Bernthal podcast. Ayer recalled a buzz among executives, suggesting his potential […]