The DCU skilled some actually stunning, franchise-defining information earlier immediately with affirmation that James Gunn will now not be on the helm, and now, a brand-new assertion concerning the management switch-up has curiously included a reference to the MCU. There has, frankly, lengthy been division throughout the bigger DC fanbase concerning who needs to be main this huge franchise, with many nonetheless holding out hope for the return of the Snyderverse whereas others have been extra welcoming of James Gunn’s path. That ongoing discourse has intensified over the past a number of months, notably in mild of the advanced, drawn out Paramount merger.
Nevertheless, after a lot forwards and backwards, it had appeared confirmed that Gunn’s function within the DCU was cemented shifting ahead. It was, due to this fact, stunning to be taught that Gunn is certainly out, as is Peter Safran, the information of which solely dropped immediately. Understandably, this information has shocked followers and people throughout the business, and the largest query appears to be what’s subsequent for the DCU and what this main management change will imply. Already, it’s recognized that former Marvel govt Jeremy Latcham can be stepping in, and now, CEO of Skydance David Ellison has shared a press release suggesting that Marvel connection may imply greater than some suppose (or maybe need). Try Ellison’s actual quote beneath.
Is the DCU About to Massively Borrow From the MCU’s Playbook?
Taking to his X account with a press release, Ellison mentioned, “We’re thrilled to welcome Jeremy to DC Studios! As a part of the founding staff behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he helped outline the trendy superhero film and powered a number of the greatest, most beloved comedian ebook variations of our time. We are able to’t wait to see the tales he’ll carry to life, and the way he’ll assist construct the way forward for DC for followers all over the place.”
He continued, “James and Peter started a brand new period for DC Studios, guiding it by means of a serious transformation and bringing audiences recent chapters of beloved tales, together with Superman, Lanterns and Creature Commandos. We’re grateful for the fervour and care they delivered to this work, and for the lasting mark they’ve left on DC.” Whereas there’s arguably a lot to be mentioned about this assertion, it’s notably notable that Ellison highlighted Latcham’s work with the MCU and the “trendy superhero film.” Some have already begun to wonder if this new period of the DCU goes to take a web page—or extra—from the MCU’s ebook.
Amongst different issues, that would imply a run on the shared universe construction, though it’s attention-grabbing to notice that reviews have already rolled out concerning how Gunn was engaged on the DCU’s Justice League. That, in flip, raises questions on how a lot of Gunn’s unique plan can be used and what can be scrapped. Proper now, issues appear to be very a lot up within the air for the DCU, however maybe that’s solely as a result of this information is just going public now. Perhaps there’s a particular plan behind the scenes. For now, we will solely wait and see.
Do you could have issues about the way forward for the DCU probably borrowing an excessive amount of from the MCU, or are you enthusiastic about this new period (or some mixture)? Share your ideas within the feedback.