Pressure is mounting as Supergirl approaches its June release. Not only is it the second feature film in James Gunn’s DC Universe, but it’s also part of a broader effort to restore audience faith in superhero movies—particularly DC stories. Much of that attention is now focused on the film’s star, Milly Alcock. In a recent interview, Alcock addressed the criticism she expects to face.
Actor Dean Cain, best known for portraying Superman in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, says he has been rejected from appearing at GalaxyCon, with the convention citing a vague difference in “values” as the reason. Cain made the situation public...
James Gunn’s rebooted DC cinematic universe is supposed to be a clean slate. A reset. A chance to finally stabilize a franchise that has spent the better part of a decade lurching from one misfire to the next. Instead, Gunn’s latest creative decision has sparked...
The trinity of DC Comics has traditionally been Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Rumors have recently made the rounds that director James Gunn was actively looking to cast the latter two heroes for his upcoming Superman film. However, in a recent exchange on Threads, the director denied that Batman or Wonder Woman will appear in Man of Tomorrow.
Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel was already dark, with Superman snapping General Zod’s neck in a climactic moment. The director, known for his edgy approach, had plans to take things even further and have Superman kill Lex Luthor. As part of the social media trend revisiting 2016, Snyder once again took to Instagram to share pictures from his time leading the DC Cinematic Universe (DCEU).
Darkseid, one of DC Comics’ more formidable villains, has been cast for James Gunn’s DC Universe (DCU). But fans shouldn’t expect to see him on the movie screen anytime soon. According to comicbookmovie.com, Mister Miracle showrunner Tom King said in a recent interview with Word Balloon that the character will first appear in his animated TV series.
The DC Elseworlds is looking more like the golden age of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with every new casting announcement. Deadline exclusively reported on Tuesday that Sebastian Stan was in talks for a role in Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II. If the deal works out, Stan, who played Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, will likely be reteaming with MCU alum Scarlett Johansson.
According to Variety, Barry Keoghan is expected to return as the Joker in Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II. The character was teased at the end of 2022’s The Batman — Keoghan was only credited as “Unseen Arkham Prisoner” — though Reeves later confirmed the character’s identity.
According to Matt McGloin of Cosmic Book News, James Gunn may soon step down as co-CEO of DC Studios. That possibility casts into doubt the future of the DC Universe (DCU), which Gunn has been leading since parent studio Warner Bros. shuttered the previous DC Expanded Universe (DCEU).
Industry projections for Supergirl and Clayface are not positive. Matt Belloni of Puck News included the DC Comics’ films on his list of red flags for Warner Bros. in 2026. Two films that would once have been treated as future blockbusters are now sharing space alongside financially risky or strategically questionable films. It’s less about whether or not the movies will be good, so much as when they will arrive given current trends and competition.
As the co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn is responsible for setting the course of the DC Universe (DCU), Warner Bros.’ latest attempt at bringing some of comics’ most iconic characters to life on screen. He’s also the writer and director of Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to last summer’s Superman.
Zack Snyder celebrated Christmas by sharing two pictures of Henry Cavill in costume as Superman. What made the photos particularly interesting to fans is that they show the actor in the suit originally worn by Christopher Reeve. The caption on the first photo reads, “Henry Cavill. The original Superman suit. This photo. It was undeniable.”
As Warner Bros. Discovery ramps up international marketing for Supergirl, early indicators from China suggest the next DCU entry may face an uphill battle in one of Hollywood’s most important overseas markets.