James Gunn isn’t just building the DC Universe on film and television—he’s setting his sights on video games as well. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, the DC Studios boss revealed that games are now firmly part of the long-term plan, even if fans will have to be patient before seeing them come to life.
James Gunn introduces the trailer for Peacemaker Season 2 – YouTube, DC
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“There’s been slight movement,” Gunn admitted, confirming that while the studio has already greenlit a couple of smaller DC titles, the larger, more ambitious games are still in the earliest stages of development. “There’s one thing in particular I’m excited about,” he added, “but it does take time.”
The cautious tone is no accident. Warner Bros. Games has undergone major restructuring in recent years, including the cancellation of its Wonder Woman game and the closure of Monolith Studios. For Gunn and his co-chair Peter Safran, rebuilding trust and momentum in the gaming space is key to creating a unified DCU experience that fans can follow across multiple formats.
David Corenswet’s Superman Extends Beyond Film
One of the biggest takeaways from Gunn’s comments is that David Corenswet, who debuted as Superman this summer in the DC Universe’s first major theatrical release, is likely to voice the character in an upcoming game. Gunn said there’s a “good chance” Corenswet will reprise his role digitally, signaling a push for continuity that ties movies, shows, and games together.
Superman fighting an unknown enemy in the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman – YouTube, DC
If successful, it could finally end the long-running disconnect between DC’s film universe and its gaming efforts.
Games as a Narrative Bridge
The plan isn’t just to make standalone games. Gunn and Safran envision DCU video games as part of the larger storytelling framework—filling gaps between films and shows while still being accessible to fans who don’t pick up a controller. Development on this front began as early as January 2024, but full-scale releases are still years away. Current expectations suggest a four-year development window for bigger titles.
David Corenswet as Superman flying in James Gunn’s “Superman” – YouTube, DC
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Safran also noted that he and Gunn are keeping close ties with major developers like NetherRealm (the studio behind Mortal Kombat and Injustice) and Rocksteady (Batman: Arkham series), though he cautioned that fans shouldn’t expect announcements anytime soon.
What It All Means
For now, Gunn is asking fans for patience. The first wave of DC video games is still several years away, and the industry’s turbulence has slowed progress. But his comments confirm what fans have hoped: video games are no longer an afterthought for DC Studios. With David Corenswet likely to bring Superman’s voice to the gaming space, and with Gunn hinting at “one thing in particular” that excites him, the seeds are being planted for a more connected and ambitious DC Universe.
James Gunn and David Corenswet sit for an interview about Superman – YouTube, Fandango
Whether those seeds grow into a true rival to Marvel’s games remains to be seen. But for DC fans hungry for more than just films and shows, Gunn’s update is a long-awaited spark of hope.
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Please let this be true. That way Gunn can be humiliated further when his games fail to turn a profit just like Supes.
It would be nice to have some continuity, but Gunn’s vision and execution make me less hopeful that the games have a chance to be good.
Rocksteady, in particular, has grown too fat and lazy even with the layoffs since “Kill the Justice League”. They need a new, hungry AA studio to pick up the baton and, frankly, let Rocksteady follow in the footsteps of Monolith and shut down.
The cancer has metastasized to other organs. The only way forward is to let this patient die.
Also, his idea of this shared universe is doomed to fail. Expanding a universe to multiple mediums doesn’t work. I guess Gunn figures it is like socialism and the problem is no one has done it “right” or something.
It is inevitable the universe loses cohesion. How can a comic series, game, or TV series have something earthshattering happen while insulating the other mediums from those ripples?
Answer: They can’t, or if they can it we know Gunn isn’t the man to do it.