James Gunn has been quite open about why certain choices have been made regarding the new DC Studios movie universe, and today he offered some additional insight into the decision to not redo certain origin stories. Projects like Superman, Brave and the Bold, and Lanterns will take place in a world where heroes like Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern already exist, and on Threads, Gunn responded to user shubhang.fearless after they asked why he…

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James Gunn Has Good Reason for Not Retelling Superman and Batman’s Origins

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Why Will James Gunn Not Focus On Superman And Batman’s Origin Stories? ( Photo Credit – Flickr ) James Gunn is the co-CEO of DC Studios. He is a visionary filmmaker spearheading efforts to rebrand the DC Universe or DCU. Famous for his films Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad, Gunn is DCU’s answer to Kevin Feige from the MCU. Trying to correct DCEU from its unlucky streak over the years, this reboot seeks to finally replicate the success …

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James Gunn Explains Why Superman & Batman Don't Need Origin Stories In The DCU: “Because Everyone…”

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has hit back at a fan who expressed concern over Batman and Superman not getting extensive origin stories in the new DCU. He also defended plans for a Swamp Thing movie...

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DC Studios Boss James Gunn Explains Why He's Skipping Superman And Batman's Origin Stories In The DCU

(Image Source: DC / Dave Johnson) DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has addressed why they opted against retelling Batman and Superman‘s origin stories on the big screen. The filmmaker also defended DC Studios’ decision to give Swamp Thing a new movie. James Gunn’s DC Universe is almost here Almost two years after Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled the initial film and television slate for the DC Universe, the hotly-anticipated franchise is less than two…

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James Gunn on Why DCU Won’t Tell Batman and Superman’s Origins, Defends Swamp Thing Movie

James Gunn explained why DC Studios won't be doing Superman and Batman origin stories and why Swamp Thing deserves to headline his own film.

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James Gunn Defends Swamp Thing; No Superman, Batman Origin Stories

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has spoken about origin stories in his new DC Universe after a fan asked why he is “overlooking origin stories” in the upcoming titles and how missing out stops the audience being able to “connect with the characters well at emotional level”. In a response on Threads, Gunn says: “I’m not telling Batman and Superman’s origin stories again because everyone knows them.”  Beyond that though, origin stories could well be …

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Gunn Explains Skipping DC Hero Origin Stories - Dark Horizons

MOVIE NEWS – Rejoice, superhero fans! James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe promises to avoid the missteps of past Batman and Superman films. The new cinematic universe will reintroduce the iconic heroes with fresh stories and actors, but don’t expect their origin stories to be retold.   James Gunn took to Threads to respond to a fan disappointed about the lack of origin stories for main heroes in the new DCU. The fan also criticized the perceived f…

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James Gunn is currently building up a new cinematic universe from scratch. Titled DCU, it’s supposed to replace Snyder’s ill-fated DCEU which has seen both major success and major failures over the years. The DCU officially kickstarts with the release of ‘Creature Commandos’ this December, but both Safran and Gunn stated on several occasions that... The post James Gunn Reveals Why the DCU Is Skipping Batman and Superman Origin Stories: ‘Everyone…

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