https://screenrant.com Find all the latest DC Movie News, Reviews and Features from our passionate team here on Screen Rant. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:20 GMT en-US hourly 60 DC's The Flash: Escape The Midnight Circus features Barry Allen repeating the same mistake he made in The Flash just one month after the movie's release. Andy Muschietti's The Flash marks the first time the titular speedster stars in a live-action movie. Yet, it adapts what might be the Flash's most ambitious story. With Ezra Miller's Barry Allen traveling back in time to save his mother and altering the entire DC universe in the process, the DCEU's version of DC's iconic Flashpoint storyline delivers a lesson about accepting the past and moving on from painful memories.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-the-flash-escape-midnight-circus-barry-allen-learned-nothing-disaster/ As several DC heroes are joining Superman: Legacy, a new fan trailer for the upcoming film shows one of the famous Marvel Cinematic Universe elements in the DC Universe. The DCEU is finishing its run this year in order for a new DC Universe to come to life from James Gunn and Peter Safran through DC Studios. Superman: Legacy will mark the first proper film in Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters," with several other movies and shows in development.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-fan-trailer-mcu-dc-universe/ 10 DC Universe Batman fancasts are so good that any of them would be a sight to behold if they became true. Ben Affleck played Batman in the DCEU, recently appearing for what should be his last time as the character in The Flash. Michael Keaton also returned as an older version of his Bruce Wayne from the two movies directed by Tim Burton — 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns — in The Flash. While two Batman actors might have been too much for any other movie, The Flash's ending saw Ezra Miller's Barry Allen get stuck in a world where George Clooney is Bruce Wayne.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-universe-batman-fancasts-we-want/ James Gunn's DCU plans clash with what the Snyderverse tried to set up, and there is one line that shows why they can't both work together. After a ten-year stint with Zack Snyder's roadmap and repeated attempts to resonate with audiences, writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran took the DCU reigns in hopes of making the DCU a little more like the MCU. While the two cinematic universes have been "competing" for years, the MCU has often been praised by both critics and audiences.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/snyderverse-james-gunn-dcu-plans-not-fit-reason/ Suicide Squad director David Ayer is attempting to explain the film's baffling post-credit scene, but his explanation isn't much help. The star-studded Suicide Squad was a DC Universe film that focused on villains, rather than heroes. With Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Deadshot (Will Smith), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and other criminals working together for Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), the Suicide Squad took on their first enemy to massive fanfare. The film was a huge success, boasting $747 million at the box office, though it earned negative reception among critics and audiences alike.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:25:38 GMT https://screenrant.com/suicide-squad-credits-scene-waller-batman-ayer-comments/ WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for My Adventures With Superman episode 5.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:41:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-adventures-with-superman-deathstroke-dc-iron-man/ Batman: The Animated Series and The Dark Knight trilogy collide in stunning fan art as all three of Christopher Nolan's DC movies get re-imagined in cartoon format. One of the DC legends who keeps getting reinterpreted in the world of animation and live-action is Batman, who is, without a doubt, one of the most popular superheroes of the era. From smash hits like Batman: The Animated Series, which redefined the character in the 1990s, to the mid-2000s The Dark Knight movies, the Caped Crusader has come a long way outside the pages of comics.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-dark-knight-movies-batman-animated-series-fan-art/ Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie remains a fascinating chapter of the DCEU, albeit an unmade one. Ben Affleck debuted as Batman in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and though the film itself saw a very split reception, Affleck's portrayal of the Dark Knight was nonetheless well received. Unfortunately, that divisive reception to Batman v Superman led to Warner Bros. making significant changes to the then-upcoming Justice League, which then played a role in Affleck walking away from his planned Batman movie.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/ben-affleck-batman-movie-details-explained/ The Batmobile driven by Robert Pattinson's Batman is one of the most grounded modern takes on the Dark Knight's iconic vehicle, but there are a few improvements that need to be made ahead of The Batman 2. Matt Reeves' The Batman introduced a new take on the titular vigilante, one designed to be particularly grounded in an especially corrupt Gotham City. Robert Pattinson's Batman won over critics and audiences alike with this realistic approach to the character - an approach which also extended to his most famous vehicle: the Batmobile.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-2-batmobile-upgrades/ Gal Gadot's confirmation of a Wonder Woman 3 movie taking place within James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe can bring major continuity problems to the new franchise. The new DC Universe aims to establish a new beginning for DC after the DCEU's shaky ten-year run. To achieve it, the DCU is leaving behind characters such as Henry Cavill's Superman, Ben Affleck's Batman, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Black Adam. However, some returning actors put the idea of a full reboot into question.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:10:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-3-dc-reboot-more-complicated/ Some of the best Batman: The Animated Series episodes have become even more special three decades after the instant-classic show premiered. Following the success of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989), Warner Bros. commissioned a Batman animated series to be released alongside Batman Returns as part of a brand-synergy strategy for the sequel’s release. While Batman: The Animated Series was inspired by Burton’s Batman on some level, the show was set in its own continuity and had a different creative team. From accurate takes on Batman characters to new interpretations of the Dark Knight’s mythos, Batman: TAS had dozens of incredible episodes.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:10:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-the-animated-series-episodes-still-hold-up/ Based on The Batman's ending and a handful of new insights, there are a few ways in which Robert Pattinson will be a different Dark Knight in The Batman Part II. Coming from director Matt Reeves, 2022's The Batman debuted as a new version of the Caped Crusader who's still in the early stages of his career as Gotham's protector. Now, it's expected that The Batman Part II will continue Bruce Wayne's evolution, reshaping his mission based on revelations made at the end of the first film along with significant changes to Gotham's status quo.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-2-bruce-wayne-differences/ Victoria Kord, the villain of the upcoming DC superhero movie Blue Beetle, has both a history and motivations that connect her to the movie's hero. In Blue Beetle, the happy-go-lucky Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) comes into possession of a super-powered Scarab that bonds with him, forming a blue flying suit of armor and granting Jaime metahuman powers. With his newfound abilities, Jaime becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/blue-beetle-movie-villain-victoria-kord-dc-comics/ As the DCEU approaches its official end, new information reveals Zack Snyder's plans to give DC its own Thanos-like big bad. DC's shared cinematic universe has been on rocky ground for quite some time. Man of Steel was a promising, if not universally loved, re-imagining of the character that opened the door to a sprawling live-action universe. Snyder's follow-up, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, didn't receive the critical or fan acclaim that the premise should have, and the writer/director's vision for the DCEU's long-term got more complicated from there. Personal tragedy saw Snyder step away from Justice League mid-production, with Avengers director Joss Whedon taking over duties.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:50:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/zack-snyders-canceled-the-flash-plans-would-have-given-dc-its-own-thanos/ Zack Snyder and Gal Gadot are both at the center of recent DC movie news, highlighting how inseparable the SnyderVerse is from DC's past and future on film legacy. Zack Snyder's tenure as a director of DC Comics-based movies began with 2009's Watchmen, and later would go further with his 2013 Superman film Man of Steel, which would launch the DCEU. Gal Gadot would also become a core cast member of Snyder's DCEU franchise with her portrayal of Wonder Woman, beginning in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and continuing in both solo and ensemble films.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:20:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-snyderverse-connections-future/ An eerie Superman: Legacy fan poster hypes up Brainiac's arrival after major villain rumors. James Gunn's Superman: Legacy sees David Corenswet's young Clark Kent start working as a reporter at the Daily Planet, balancing a life alongside Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen and his duties as Superman, which will see him interact with different DC Universe heroes like Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Mr. Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Metamorpho. With so many heroes present in the movie, a worthy villain must rise.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-brainiac-villain-poster-fan-rumor/ With James Gunn set to introduce a new version of the iconic hero with Superman: Legacy, there are a number of important lessons that can be learned from each previous cinematic outing of the Man of Steel. Reflecting the leadership changes at DC Studios, the heroes of the DCU are set to get a new leader, too. Superman: Legacy will reboot the story of Superman within the DCU, replacing Henry Cavill's Superman with a new iteration played by David Corenswet and marking the beginning of a new era for the franchise.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-lessons-from-other-superman-movies/ Despite being touted as changing the hierarchy of the DC Extended Universe, Dwayne Johnson is opening up about what went wrong with Black Adam. Johnson made his long-awaited debut as the DC antihero with the 2022 movie chronicling his origins as the father of a Kahndaq slave boy granted the powers of Shazam, only to use them for vengeance and be imprisoned for thousands of years, eventually unleashed on the modern day. After spending nearly a decade in development, Black Adam hit theaters to poor reviews from critics and falling shy of its break-even point at the box office.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:13:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/black-adam-dwayne-johnson-dc-future-cancelled-explained/ An important DCEU artist reveals what The Flash and its sequels originally looked like. Several directors tried their hand at a version of The Flash before someone else stepped in and changed the direction of the project. Ultimately, Andy Muschietti arrived to make a Flashpoint adaptation that featured Michael Keaton's Batman and Sasha Calle's Supergirl, but before that, The Flash was almost a completely different movie. At one point, it would have led to a more faithful Flashpoint adaptation that would have rebooted the franchise.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/zack-snyder-the-flash-movie-plan-dceu-reboot/ Fan-poll data from Rotten Tomatoes reveals that the upcoming Blue Beetle may finally give DC's shared universe a critical hit after several poorly-received big-screen projects. After the DCEU started relatively strong with the Henry-Cavill-led Man of Steel, the franchise quickly found itself in a tough position as the should-be hit Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice failed to live up to its exciting premise. Despite a few hits - namely Wonder Woman, Shazam!, and The Suicide Squad - DC never reached the same consistency in critical reception the MCU has largely enjoyed. Most recently, Black Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Flash have received poor to middling reviews.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:59:58 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-rotten-tomatoes-movie-bomb-blue-beetle-break-streak/ A great deal of DC projects of late have dealt with the idea of cameos from the wider DC Universe, yet one specific iteration of Batman has been thankfully left absent. In recent years, the idea of the multiverse has exploded into live-action popularity for franchises like the MCU and DCEU. While the multiverse has been a common theme in both DC and Marvel Comics for decades, it is only in the last few years that live-action properties have begun exploring the concept to a fuller extent.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-missing-batman-christian-bale-cameo-good/ New Smallville fan art imagines Tom Welling returning as an older Clark Kent, a.k.a. Superman. One of the most popular Superman properties of all time is Smallville, the ultimate Clark Kent prequel story, as it told how Krypton's last son became the Man of Steel. Smallville essentially paved the way for the Arrowverse on The CW, which became the network's follow-up superhero chapter after Welling's series ended in 2011.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:33:45 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-tom-welling-older-fan-art/ As DC prepares for the launch of the DC Universe, this side of the superhero genre will finally use its biggest advantage over its competitor, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The superhero genre keeps expanding with its two biggest connected universes: the MCU and the DCEU, the latter being in the middle of a major rebrand. After many failures in the DCEU, Warner Bros. is now preparing the DC Universe with James Gunn and Peter Safran in the lead. The plan for the DCEU is for it to feature a continuity and story across live-action movies, TV projects, animation, and video games, thus covering more than the MCU does so far.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-use-animated-advantage-over-mcu/ Jay Oliva, a DC storyboard artist, elaborates more on Ben Affleck's canceled Batman movie. While a new DC Universe is on its way, there are still many DCEU projects that almost happened, and one of them was Affleck's Batman film before it became a reboot for Robert Pattinson. Even though Affleck finished his Batman legacy with The Flash, many have still been wondering what would have become of his own project that he was set to direct and write.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:19:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-dc-ben-affleck-movie-canceled-new-details/ There are three ways that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman 3 movie, which the actor recently soft-confirmed, can work in the new DC Universe. Gadot was cast by director Zack Snyder to debut as Wonder Woman in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The actress then went on to lead two solo movies as Diana, also appearing as a founding member of 2017's Justice League and making multiple cameo appearances in other DCEU movies. Last year, Wonder Woman 3 was canceled after it was revealed that DC Studios' creative chief James Gunn scrapped director Patty Jenkins' script. That move seemed to end Gadot's time as Wonder Woman until now.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:10:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-3-dc-dcu-movie-work-reboot/ Superman: Legacy makes the mistake of casting Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in Green Lantern worse 12 years later. New DC Studios creative chief James Gunn is hard at work developing the first movie of the DC Universe, the shared universe that will replace the old DCEU and will span movies, TV shows, animation, and video games. Gunn is writing and directing Superman: Legacy, the reboot movie that sees Henry Cavill's Man of Steel leave the cape behind in favor of a younger Superman taking flight, with Pearl's David Corenswet taking on the role of Clark Kent.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/ryan-reynolds-green-lantern-casting-mistake-superman-legacy/ The failure of The Flash at the box office retroactively makes another supposed DCEU failure look much better by comparison, three years after the latter's release. The Flash was released in June 2023 as the bridge between the failing DCEU and the promising reboot of the franchise under James Gunn. Acting as a sequel to 2017's Justice League, The Flash was a loose adaptation of the iconic Flashpoint storyline from DC Comics.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:31:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-box-office-failure-birds-of-prey-better/ DC actor Adam Brody opens up about botching his Star-Lord audition for Guardians of the Galaxy. On the heels of the success of The Avengers, Marvel Studios' next big risk was debuting the obscure superhero team. Spearheaded by director James Gunn, the Guardians of the Galaxy immediately became fan favorites, and it's difficult to imagine anyone from the roster being played by someone else.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:41:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/adam-brody-guardians-galaxy-casting-audition/ DC's promotions for the impending Blue Beetle movie become more complicated after they accidentally promote the canceled $90 million Batgirl movie. Blue Beetle has a precarious place in the current build-up for the new DC Universe, as while Jamie Reyes is officially the first DCU hero, Superman: Legacy has been confirmed as the first DCU movie, suggesting the events of Reyes' first appearance may very quickly be shown as not canon. Perhaps because of this complication, the movie has been noted as having received little in the way of advertisements or promotion, making one instance that also accidentally features the since canceled Batgirl movie receive more attention from audiences.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-batgirl-movie-cancelled-promote-accidentally/ Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman is all but confirmed to be joining the new DC Universe in the in-development Wonder Woman 3, presenting a chance to alter Diana Prince’s story after the critical and commercial failure of Wonder Woman 1984. 2017’s Wonder Woman is one of the most successful films in the DC Extended Universe, cementing Gal Gadot’s iteration of Wonder Woman as both a cultural icon and a faithful cinematic adaptation of Wonder Woman from DC’s comics. Wonder Woman 1984, however, was a commercial failure (due in part to the covid-19 pandemic) with a more mixed reception by critics and viewers. The upcoming Wonder Woman 3 can change this, however.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:20:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-3-movie-diana-story-fix-gal-gadot/ The DC Universe has the perfect project to bring back Zack Snyder. The old DCEU is soon coming to an end with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is set to release in December, being the final movie of the old shared universe. DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran will then replace the DCEU with their new DC Universe, which will effectively start with the release of its first movie, 2025's Superman: Legacy. The reboot film of the Man of Steel is written and directed by Gunn, with David Corenswet as the DCU's Superman.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:41:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-dc-zack-snyder-back-the-authority-movie/ WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for My Adventures With Superman episode 5.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-adventures-with-superman-lois-lane-controversy-debate-explained/ Aquaman's new suit for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, and it proves that the DC sequel is already avoiding a common superhero movie problem. Many cinematic superhero suits, including DC's The Flash, have been criticized for being overly reliant on CGI. This can create problems and pull superheroes too far into the uncanny valley. CGI is, of course, necessary in movies as fantastic as those made by Marvel and DC, but practical effects can ground even the most elaborate scenes.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:20:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/aquaman-2-suit-reveal-avoiding-cgi-suit-complaint/ Blue Beetle will buck a longstanding DC trend with superhero movies based on a theory for the upcoming DCU film. Blue Beetle is expected to be the next film released by Warner Bros. in the unsure period between The Flash and Superman: Legacy. While Blue Beetle is still part of the DCEU, James Gunn has confirmed that the character will transition over to the DCU, making Blue Beetle the first DCU character despite Superman: Legacy being the first installment in Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-movie-blue-beetle-trend-break-legacy-theory-confirm/ TV shows set in the DC Universe are far ahead of the movies in one crucial area. Naturally, film is considered to be the most important medium for DC. However, that’s not to say that DC’s movies are superior to its shows in every way.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:31:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-tv-better-villains-than-dc-universe-movies/ Henry Cavill's Superman is revisited and explained by a therapist. 2023 marks the 10th year anniversary of Cavill's debut as Clark Kent. The actor is Zack Snyder's inaugural hero for the DCEU via Man of Steel and appeared in a total of five films, including Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max (currently called Max). Despite being a fan favorite, Cavill's stint as Superman was tumultuous, resulting in his abrupt departure on the heels of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe revamped.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/henry-cavill-superman-movies-story-morals-ending-therapist-video/ Gal Gadot confirms Wonder Woman 3 is happening, with the star and James Gunn working together to bring the DC Universe movie to life. The reveal comes months after it was reported that Wonder Woman 3 was not moving forward, with Wonder Woman franchise director Patty Jenkins having walked away from the film after creative differences. Gadot's future as Diana Prince was left up in the air since then, but it now seems like she will be back for the rebooted DC Universe.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:56:40 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-3-dcu-confirmed-gal-gadot/ Director Matt Reeves crafted the most grounded and dark version of Gotham and its Dark Knight in 2022's The Batman, but the movie's ending sets up an even darker and more emotionally challenging story for The Batman - Part II. While Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy presented a more realistic interpretation of Batman, Gotham, and various DC villains than had ever been seen before on the big screen. The Batman takes the concepts and pushes it even further. Devoid of any mysticism or superpowers, Pattinson's Bruce Wayne is pitted against a version of The Joker more inspired by real-world serial killers than comic books.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:20:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-2-darker-story-setup/ With Blue Beetle's release just around the corner, Screen Rant can offer a look at the first exclusive poster for TheaterEars. The DC superhero movie in 2023 introduces audiences to Jaime Reyes, who will be the first new character they meet from James Gunn's DC Universe. Though the rebooted universe won't begin until Superman: Legacy in 2025, all eyes will be on Blue Beetle for indicators of future movies' tones and themes. Xolo Maridueña, best known for his role in Cobra Kai, plays the titular hero and has already been winning hearts with the trailers.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/blue-beetle-movie-theaterears-poster/ Based on season 3’s setup, Superman & Lois season 4 is at risk of repeating a huge mistake from the DCEU. For now, there’s no official word on the problems the Kent family will be facing when Superman & Lois returns for its fourth season. However, the cliffhanger ending of the season 3 finale does provide some hints in terms of what’s around the corner.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-and-lois-risk-dc-universe-mistake/ James Gunn clarifies a DC Universe timeline mistake that happened due to a recent Justice League movie announcement. Gunn is DC Studios' new creative chief, and as such, he is the one responsible for charting the next ten years of releases in the new DC Universe, whose first movie, 2025's Superman: Legacy, is also written and directed by Gunn. While no DC Universe Justice League movie was shown during January's DCU slate reveal, a recent announcement put that in question.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:20:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-dc-movie-timeline-justice-league-animated-james-gunn/ James Gunn's DC Universe, which will also consist of animated films, will be released theatrically, according to the DC Studios co-CEO. The DCEU is coming to an end this year in light of Warner Bros. Discovery forming DC Studios to create a new DC Universe, a fresh start for the brand's cinematic shared universe. While most of the projects they have announced thus far are live-action, animation is part of their strategy, with the Creature Commandos TV show for Max set to be one of them.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:58:57 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-animated-movie-james-gunn-theatrical-release/ Arrow actor Stephen Amell has apologized for his recent comments criticizing the SAG-AFTRA strike after initially stating that he does not support the act of striking. As the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes have been ongoing, Amell caused quite a stir after a video where he discussed the strike began circulating online. It didn't take long before his comments made the rounds on social media, with fans, writers, and actors slamming The CW star for speaking against the notion of strikes.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:40:43 GMT https://screenrant.com/stephen-amell-strike-actors-picketing-controversy-response/ UPDATE: Stephen Amell released a statement clarifying his earlier remarks about striking.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:10:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/sag-actors-strike-stephen-amell-criticism-arrowverse-cast-responses/ Brainiac in Superman: Legacy would deliver the long-awaited theatrical version of an iconic DC villain, yet it would also revive the DCEU’s biggest Henry Cavill Superman disappointment. While Henry Cavill returned as Superman for Black Adam’s post-credits scene, the DCEU is being rebooted ahead of Superman: Legacy. This is why Henry Cavill will no longer play Superman. Instead, David Corenswet will play the DC superhero in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/brainiac-superman-legacy-villain-cavill/ DC's The Flash finally finds success after its historic box office bomb, but the movie still won't make a profit. Ezra Miller stars as Barry Allen in The Flash, the first movie for DC's speedster in history. The Flash tells the story of Barry going back in time to save his mother from being murdered, but when he returns to the present, everything is different, similar to the classic Flashpoint comic book story, but with a unique spin that brings multiverse characters like Michael Keaton's returning Batman and Sasha Calle's Supergirl into the fray.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-box-office-bomb-digital-success/ An incredible The Dark Knight Rises behind-the-scenes story gets revealed in a viral tweet more than a decade later. Christopher Nolan became one of the most beloved superhero movie directors of all time due to his work on The Dark Knight trilogy alongside Batman actor Christian Bale. The director concluded his time with the character — as Nolan making The Dark Knight 4 is impossible — with 2012's The Dark Knight Rises.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:32:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-dark-knight-rises-behind-scenes-extra-story/ DC still needs Zack Snyder six years after Justice League, and Blue Beetle proves it. After directing Watchmen, Zack Snyder returned to the world of DC Comics adaptations with Man of Steel. Zack Snyder would then direct Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, the latter of which was completed by Joss Whedon after Snyder had to step down from the film. Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the Snyder Cut, seemly concluded Snyder’s run at DC, but the filmmaker’s impact on the DC Universe remains.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/zack-snyder-dc-need-blue-beetle-tweet-justice-league-after/ Zachary Levi breaks silence on Shazam! Fury of the Gods' negative reviews after the movie flopped at the box office with only $133 million over its entire run. Shazam! Fury of the Gods proved 2023's box office problems, with the DC movie being one of the first of the year to severely underperform, not even reaching the original Shazam!'s $367 million. Beyond its box office issues, the movie also got many negative reviews from critics.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:43:04 GMT https://screenrant.com/shazam-2-zachary-levi-defense-comments-bad-reviews/ One major theory surrounding the main villain of Superman: Legacy has just been given a huge boost in credibility. Since James Gunn announced Superman: Legacy as part of the DCU's first chapter - Gods and Monsters - the project has been subject to countless theories. A significant portion of these theories has centered on who will be the film's main villain, squaring off against David Corenswet's new take on the titular Man of Steel.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-brainiac-villain-rumor-dcu/ Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder takes to Twitter to express his excitement for DC's latest superhero movie, Blue Beetle. The upcoming DCEU superhero film was one of the last productions to have been made before James Gunn took over as co-CEO of DC Studios and announced a reboot of the franchise from the DCEU to the DCU. Blue Beetle's promotional campaign has been affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike, as actors aren't allowed to participate in press tours or promote their work on social media.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:20:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/zack-snyder-blue-beetle-hype-tweet/ 2024 looks to contain too many superhero movies, with plenty of releases from franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Universe, and Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Since the early 2000s, superhero movies have dominated Hollywood franchise filmmaking. While franchises like X-Men, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, and Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy were all popular, it was really 2008's Iron Man that kickstarted the modern age of superhero cinema.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:31:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/2024-superhero-movies-too-many/ The Flash and its depiction of Michael Keaton's Batman secretly gives Batman Returns a far sadder ending. As the movie intended to soft reboot the DCEU into the DCU, all the while balancing the plots of two versions of the Flash, three versions of Batman, and Supergirl in one fell swoop, it was perhaps inevitable that some storylines in The Flash would get significantly more coverage than others. The challenge this posed is especially potent after factoring in the time that the film also had to dedicate to the multiversal elements of its story, such as The Flash's controversial cameo scene.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:01:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-batman-returns-gotham-ending-tragic/ Nicholas Hoult, Alexander, and Bill Skarsgård, who are reportedly rumored to be in the mix for Superman: Legacy as Lex Luthor, get imagined as the DC foe in new fan art. David Corenswet is set to play the next version of the Man of Steel in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy, which will start shooting in 2024. The DC Studios film has been busy tapping several actors for various DC roles that will help flesh out Gunn's new continuity, but so far, no villain has been cast.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-lex-luthor-casting-fan-art-perfect/ James Gunn failed to get one DC character off the ground 23 years ago, but the time is finally right for his perfect pairing to hit the big screen in the new DC Universe. Despite some undeniable high points over its 10-year run, the DC Extended Universe, which started with 2013's Man of Steel, will come to a close when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom releases this December. Replacing it will be a new DC Universe canon, complete with a bevy of new characters and a more unified narrative plan for the future.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-dc-plastic-man-movie-still-perfect/ There are many great superhero movie costumes, but there are also some that have not aged very well. Superhero movies go back almost as far as comic books themselves, but 1978's Superman: The Movie would be the one to truly set the genre in motion. Since the early 2000s, superheroes have been all over movies and TV alike, and one of the key factors in bringing them to life has been in adapting their colorful comic book outfits to a live-action format.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/superhero-movie-costumes-aged-poorly/ As director Andy Muschietti plans his new Batman film for Gunn and Safran's DC Universe, the approach to the character should be less Christopher Nolan and more Adam West. Though not much has been said about the team's plan for the direction of the Dark Knight, Gunn has said Batman will unsurprisingly be a "major part" of the DCU's future. As those conversations continue, Gunn, Muschietti, and the rest have endless possibilities of tones and storylines to play with.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-james-gunn-batman-less-dark-more-humor/ Warner Bros. spent hundreds of millions of dollars insulting the legacy of Michael Keaton's Batman across The Flash, Batgirl, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Although the DCEU ran into countless obstacles during its 10-year run, it achieved several admirable feats such as a large cast of talented actors, the rise in popularity of lesser known or oft-maligned characters like Peacemaker and Aquaman, and the positive reception of movies like Wonder Woman and Shazam!. Moreover, the DCEU pulled off another huge achievement before its inevitable reboot in the form of Michael Keaton's Batman return.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 20:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/michael-keaton-batman-return-dc-flash-aquaman-batgirl-wasted/ The Flash movie featured several DC cameos, from returning actors to CG recreations, yet some significant versions of iconic DC characters were completely snubbed. The Flash’s CG DC cameos are among the film’s most controversial elements, especially the ones featuring dead actors. Most of The Flash’s cameos had nothing to do with Barry Allen or the Flash as a character, which only added to the criticism of The Flash’s collapsing multiverse scene. The Flash’s CG problems also played against the cameos, with many of those characters having an uncanny valley feel to them.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:31:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-movie-worst-cameo-snubbs/ The DC Universe will reboot the DC Extended Universe, but the full extent of the reboot and what lies ahead for the new franchise has become increasingly confusing. The old DCEU, despite gaining a strong following among many viewers, has not been consistently successful as far as box office performance and critical reception go. Fundamentally, the franchise was plagued by studio interference and a disorganized overarching narrative largely due to its attempts to compete with its competing franchise, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which had already become a pop culture phenomenon with 2012’s The Avengers. By late 2022, the decision was made to reboot the DCEU.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:11:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-universe-reboot-getting-more-confusing/ With James Gunn's DC Universe likely rebooting The Flash with another actor, Captain America star Chris Evans gets imagined as the fastest man alive in new fan art. As the DCEU is coming to an end in 2023, DC Studios is actively working on their new DC Universe, which will start with Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters." While several heroes have been tapped for the DC Universe, there are still multiple iconic members of the Justice League that have yet to be cast in Gunn and Peter Safran's fresh continuity.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:50:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/chris-evans-the-flash-captain-america-dcu-fan-art/ James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe will soon begin in full, with the former already proving that the fledgling universe is an improvement on its predecessor for one specific reason. Before Gunn and Safran, DC Studios was run by Walter Hamada. Under Hamada's leadership, the then-named DCEU continued to be confusingly produced, to say the least. While it seemed like Hamada and Warner Bros. wanted to move away from the so-called Snyderverse, the release of films linked intrinsically to Snyder's films, and Zack Snyder's Justice League itself, only muddied the waters of the franchise's direction.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-james-gunn-fan-interactions-better/ The DC universe features a staggering roster of heroes and villains, and as a result, DC movie history includes some costumes that have been truly terrible. The many characters of the DC universe are as diverse as they are plentiful. This variety in characters has translated to DC movies, too - over the years, many heroes and villains have had their moment on the big screen. Movies offer an opportunity to get a better look at these heroes and villains, and getting their look just right is an important part of bringing them to life.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/worst-superhero-costumes-dc-movies/ CGI is used in Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe films to create the fantastical nature needed for a superhero film, and that surprisingly extends to the hero suits the actors wear as well. From otherworldly villains to foreign planets in the galaxy, CGI is needed by the studios to translate the pages of a comic to the screen. The super-suits may seem like one of the few practical elements in productions dependent on CGI, but many of the suits in MCU and DCU films actually end up being largely or fully CGI.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/why-marvel-dc-superhero-costumes-are-cgi/ Blue Beetle confirms the DC Universe's first character death two years before Superman: Legacy kickstarts the rebooted franchise. James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe will introduce a brand-new set of superheroes with no connection to the DCEU. Starting with Superman: Legacy, the new franchise will follow icons such as Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific as they interact in a world that's already acquainted with metahumans.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:21:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-first-death-blue-beetle-dad-before-reboot/ While the DC Universe has yet to tap an actor for the Caped Crusader, new fan art of Jensen Ackles as the iconic DC hero makes another strong case for him to be cast in Batman: The Brave and The Bold. As James Gunn and Peter Safran are busy working on the new DC Universe, there are several famous Justice League characters that they have yet to cast for the franchise. Even though they have tapped their new Clark Kent, as well as other superheroes for Superman: Legacy, fans are still waiting to see who will be cast as some of the more prominent DC figures.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:00:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-jensen-ackles-fan-art-dc-universe/ Warning: The following contains mentions of violence and sexual assault.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/watchmen-remake-missing-scenes-fix/ Though it may be considered one of the greatest superhero adaptations of all time, rewatching Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy over a decade after its conclusion highlights a few issues with the three-movie arc. Starting with 2005's Batman Begins, Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy redefined Batman for modern cinema. Doing away with the campy trappings of Burton and Schumacher's movies highlighted just how grounded the character of Batman could be, and it proved to be a formula for success.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dark-knight-trilogy-nolan-harsh-realities/ Nicolas Cage finally talks about getting to play the Man of Steel in The Flash movie, more than two decades after his Superman Lives film was canceled. After having been stuck in development hell since 2014, The Flash film with Ezra Miller was officially released in theaters this year, only to become one of the DCEU's biggest financial bombs. The Barry Allen-centric film serves as one of the final DCEU movies for Warner Bros. Discovery, as DC Studios is now working on their new DC Universe with James Gunn and Peter Safran.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:11:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/nicolas-cage-the-flash-superman-cameo-reaction/ Superhero fans, get excited to find out where you can watch Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Despite massive changes to the leadership at DC Studios, Zachary Levi was able to reprise his role as Shazam in Shazam! Fury of the Gods as James Gunn and Peter Safran reshape the franchise. The sequel to DC's most lighthearted movie continues the fun and adds to the franchise's cast by bringing in Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, and Rachel Zegler as the Daughters of Atlas.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:39:32 GMT https://screenrant.com/when-shazam-2-fury-gods-releases-on-hbo-max/ The latest actor to bring the Flash to life seems like an ideal choice for the DC Universe's new version of Barry Allen. With Ezra Miller's controversial history, The Flash movie now officially a box office bomb, and James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe looking to restart the franchise from scratch, a new actor will likely play DC's new live-action Flash similarly to how David Corenswet will portray a fresh version of Superman with no connections to his DCEU counterpart.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcs-new-flash-casting-is-perfect-for-the-dcus-inevitable-reboot/ The Batman 2 risks losing some of the aspects that made Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight unique. Pattinson is currently the only actor set to continue playing Batman in live-action, as The Flash ended the story of the Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck versions of Batman from director Tim Burton's movies and the DCEU, respectively. With the old DCEU soon getting rebooted with James Gunn's DC Universe, a new Batman actor will rise, as the character will lead the announced The Brave and the Bold movie. Pattinson's version of the hero will remain as an Elseworlds take on the character under Matt Reeves' The Batman universe.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:31:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-2-losing-batman-inexperience/ DC's new Man of Steel was already beaten four years before Superman: Legacy reboots the character. James Gunn, DC's new creative chief, is writing and directing Superman: Legacy, which will tell the tale of a younger Clark Kent than the one in the DCEU. Due to that choice, Henry Cavill will not return as the new DC Universe's Superman, with the impending DC reboot seeing the debut of David Corenswet's take on the Man of Tomorrow. Superman: Legacy also features other DC heroes like Guy Gardner's Green Lantern, Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, and Hawkgirl.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/new-superman-legacy-suicide-squad-loss/ As James Gunn is building up the new DC Universe, a selection confirmed characters unite in a new amazing Superman: Legacy fan poster. The Man of Steel is getting closer to finally returning to the big screen, as David Corenswet will be suiting up as the hero in Superman: Legacy, the first DC Universe movie from DC Studios. Gunn, who wrote Superman: Legacy, will also direct the film, which is starting production next year.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-poster-dc-universe-characters-fan-art/ WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for My Adventures With Superman episode 4.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-adventures-with-superman-fix-lois-lane-adaptations/ James Gunn responds back to Superman: Legacy story concerns as several other heroes have joined the upcoming DC Universe movie. DC Studios are busy working on several of their upcoming Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters" projects as Gunn and Peter Safran get their new franchise up and rolling. One of the prominent films is Superman: Legacy, with David Corenswet set to portray the latest big-screen version of the Man of Steel.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:47:01 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-james-gunn-story-shutdown/ Following the end of The Flash series on May 24, 2023, the Arrowverse has come to an end, leaving an impressive legacy of DC adaptations for television. What was supposed to be a Green Arrow TV show spinning off of Smallville’s success became the starting point for one of the most successful shared superhero universes of all time. Arrow was an instant hit for The CW, proving that superheroes could work on television in a more modern TV show format. Arrow’s success would inspire both DC and Marvel shows for years to come, and it led to a series of spinoffs that would become known as the Arrowverse.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/things-we-miss-about-the-flash-arrowverse/ Cillian Murphy is happy he was not cast in the lead role of Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. Murphy played Jonathan Crane, best known as the Batman villain Scarecrow, in Nolan's $373 million reboot of the DC hero, 2005's Batman Begins. However, the actor originally auditioned for the movie's lead role of Bruce Wayne, which ultimately went to Christian Bale, who played Batman throughout Nolan's iconic The Dark Knight trilogy.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:07:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-begins-cillian-murphy-christian-bale-cast-christopher-nolan/ The DCEU got several characters right over its 10-year run, but an unfortunate group of heroes and villains were not properly brought to life by the shared universe. Despite a generally strong - though still divisive - start with 2013's Man of Steel, the DCEU never quite seemed to catch a consistent streak of big-screen success. In an attempt to create a cinematic universe with stability, DC's management changed multiple times over the years, culminating in the creation of DC Studios and the hiring of James Gunn and Peter Safran – with their 10-year DC plan — as its co-CEOs.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/great-dc-characters-failed-dceu/ After getting excluded from The Flash movie, Arrowverse's Grant Gustin gets the cameo he should have gotten in new fan art. Despite the early hype, The Flash movie ended up becoming not just one of the biggest 2023 box office bombs, but one of the most underperforming superhero films of all time. With a massive focus on the multiverse, several cameos were part of The Flash film, honoring various corners of DC's live-action franchises.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:42:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-movie-cameo-grant-gustin-fan-art/ James Gunn recently addressed whether there are too many superhero movies, and the new DC Universe has all the tools to avoid several comic book movie problems. With major superhero films like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Flash struggling at the box office, it can be easy to conclude that there is comic book adaptation fatigue. However, the amount of superhero films and shows released every year may not be a problem by itself.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-dc-universe-superhero-movies-genre-fix/ There have been many predictions and theories regarding the storyline of DC's upcoming Elseworlds project, Joker: Folie à Deux. After the massive success of 2019's Joker, director Todd Phillips is returning to expand his franchise separate to the main DC Universe continuity. Joker: Folie à Deux is expected to release on October 4, 2024, and will see the return of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a struggling stand-up comedian whose descent into mental illness and nihilism saw him become the Joker and spark a revolution against the wealthy elite of Gotham City. Adapted from the iconic DC Comics villain, the Joker's story will continue in Joker: Folie à Deux.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:31:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/joker-2-bold-predictions/ Beth Mickle, the production designer for Superman: Legacy, spoke about James Gunn's creative process and collaborative style in a recent interview, praising his clear vision for the film. The upcoming superhero movie isn't slated to release until July 2025, but that hasn't stopped public hype and speculation about Gunn's first foray into the DC universe. The film stars The Politician's David Corenswet in the titular role alongside The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Castle's Nathan Fillion as the Green Lantern.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:29:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-movie-james-gunn-references-surprise/ Michael Keaton’s Batman returns to the big screen in The Flash, but his backstory includes a hidden detail that makes his brief comeback heartbreaking. 1989’s Batman was one of the first major successes in the superhero film genre, with a gargantuan marketing campaign and a significant cultural impact allowing the genre to become the pop culture juggernaut that it is today. Dialogue in The Flash suggests that Keaton’s Batman has a much-deserved happy initial ending to his superhero career, but director Andy Muschietti has revealed a far more tragic reason for Bruce Wayne to hang up the cape.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:21:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-batman-micheal-keaton-backstory-ending/ The DC Universe’s upcoming Wonder Woman TV series, Paradise Lost, not only sets the stage for the rebooted universe’s Diana Prince but also differentiates itself from the old DC Extended Universe. In their announcement of the DCU’s upcoming slate of movies and TV shows, DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran noted that the DCU is only a partial reboot of the old DCEU, with some elements remaining relatively unchanged while others will be completely different in the new universe. While the announcement of Paradise Lost is promising, it is not clear if the show will feature Wonder Woman herself, let alone Gal Gadot’s comic-accurate iteration.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-universe-dceu-wonder-woman-paradise-lost-difference/ 2023 San Diego Comic-Con saw some stunning superhero cosplays that will leave fans in awe. San Diego Comic-Con is the biggest event that celebrates animation, video games, tv series, movies, and more based on the incredible source material that is comic books. While 2023 San Diego Comic-Con suffered many changes, with a number of panels getting canceled and movie studios skipping the event due to Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the event still thrived.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/2023-sdcc-comic-con-superhero-cosplay/ Director Tim Burton's big Bruce Wayne idea led to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's success, according to a Batman movie producer. Burton helmed two movies focused on DC's Dark Knight, with Michael Keaton playing Bruce Wayne in 1989's Batman and its sequel, 1992's Batman Returns. After that, Burton was replaced, and Keaton was recast for Batman Forever (1995). Before departing, the duo left their mark on the superhero medium.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:07:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-tim-burton-mcu-success/ Despite multiple heroes appearing in Superman: Legacy and recent DC announcements, Justice League is not happening anytime soon, reveals James Gunn. One of DC Studios' most anticipated movies in Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters," is Superman: Legacy, the latest reimagination of the Man of Steel. David Corenswet is set to play Clark Kent, a.k.a. the titular hero in the reboot, with Gunn helming it both as a writer and director.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:21:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-justice-league-debunk-rumor-james-gunn/ DC's upcoming Justice League movie can't outdo the Arrowverse's perfect Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. DC is getting ready to change in big ways, with James Gunn and Peter Safran taking charge of DC Studios as its co-CEOs in order to reestablish the comic book giant as a major force in the cinematic space after years of divisive movies. The two executives are replacing the ill-received DCEU with their new DC Universe, with Gunn and Safran's 10-year plan for DC aiming to not only release crowd-pleasing movies but also a universe that features live-action series, animation, and video games.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:41:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/justice-league-crisis-infinite-earths-arrowverse/ With James Gunn announcing that Peacemaker season 2 will be his next project after Superman: Legacy, one of the biggest problems with the DCEU's Justice League can be fixed. Since it was announced that Gunn and Peter Safran would take charge of DC Studios, much of the focus has been on Superman: Legacy. From casting David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan as the film's two leads, Superman and Lois Lane respectively, to the further expansion of the DCU's superheroes, news on Gunn's first official DC chapter has come thick and fast.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:20:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-james-gunn-peacemaker-season-2-justice-league/ The revelations about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's reshoot chaos may support the idea of Jason Momoa being recast in the upcoming DCU. Since 2016, Jason Momoa has portrayed Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the DCEU, appearing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Aquaman, Zack Snyder's Justice League, and The Flash. The second leading-role appearance of Momoa is expected to be released in December 2023: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/aquaman-2-lost-kingdom-reshoot-jason-momoa-dcu-recast/ Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for My Adventures With Superman episode 4, "Let's Go To Ivo Tower, You Say."

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:41:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-adventures-with-superman-problem-fix/ Superheroes in both Marvel and DC films often receive new costumes in every project they appear in. Several live-action film and TV franchises have been borne from the pages of Marvel Comics and DC Comics, bringing dozens of iconic superheroes to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Universe, Sony Spider-Man Universe, and Fox X-Men franchise, among others. These franchises allow heroes to develop their stories over a number of years and a variety of projects, giving audiences the opportunity to see them grow and change over time. This also means that, with each new project, superheroes tend to get a new wardrobe pertaining to each particular story.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/why-superheroes-costumes-new-movie/ What is the meaning of The Flash failing at the box office in June, when Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse was a success? Both superheroes movies dealt with a shared theme, exploring the multiverses of their respective cinematic universes. However, a closer examination reveals that the two films are as different as night and day and the reception they received.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:10:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-vs-across-spider-verse-box-office-june-superhero-movies/ In order for the future Lex Luthor to stand out from other big-screen adaptations, the DC Universe cannot ignore one of the villain's most powerful weapons: his war suit. James Gunn announced that Superman: Legacy will be the first feature film in the new DC Studios cinematic universe he's developing along with Peter Safran. The film, slated for a 2024 release, will feature several other established heroes alongside Superman. However, the director has yet to confirm Lex Luthor's appearance in the new Superman movie. Still, it's inevitable that the hero will come face-to-face with his arch-nemesis.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-lex-luthor-warsuit-appearance/ Barry Allen's strongest power in The Flash was secretly done better in one of the MCU's most poorly-received projects. Ezra Miller finally returned as Barry Allen, a.k.a. the Flash, in June 2023, after a series of production delays and turmoil at Warner Bros. and DC Films. While The Flash was highly-anticipated, the film was a major box office disappointment for Warner Bros., with criticisms falling on the film's confusing third-act battle and off-putting visual effects, most notably when Barry accesses the Speed Force and uses his most impressive ability: his super-speed. The Flash did put other poorly-received films in perspective, however, including one from Marvel Studios' MCU.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-eternals-better-speedster-than-flash/ Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Flash

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:31:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-justice-league-crisis-infinite-earths-movie/ New DC Universe fan art imagines Jason Momoa as Lobo, as he has been teasing a mystery DC Studios project after Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The DCEU is coming to an end this year as James Gunn and Peter Safran are developing the new DC Universe. Currently, Superman: Legacy is the film that they are working on, but several projects are also in various development stages. 2023 will end with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which has been going through dramatic changes behind-the-scenes with only a few months left to go before its theatrical release.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:10:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-universe-jason-momoa-lobo-fan-art/ Updated: Prompted by an early version of this article, James Gunn has confirmed on Threads that Crisis On Infinite Earths is not part of his rebooted DCU timeline.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 20:18:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/justice-league-crisis-movie-dc-universe/ The Flash director Andy Muschietti has revealed the brutal reason why Michael Keaton's Batman retired from protecting Gotham as its Caped Crusader. Thanks to the chaos of Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) and his time-travel tampering with the multiverse, Ben Affleck's Batman was replaced by Keaton's version from the classic Tim Burton-directed movies of the early 90s. However, the tragic event that forced Keaton's Bruce Wayne into retirement was inexplicably left out of The Flash.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 19:10:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-keaton-batman-retirement-backstory/