The big cinematic offering, ‘Superman,’ directed by James Gunn, was a complete turnaround of the narrative of the Kryptonian superhero. Gunn’s take on the symbol of hope focused on a more grounded tale, ushering in a new era of vibrant cinematography, with a hero who would rather save the smallest squirrel instead of trying to cement his status as a godlike being.
‘Superman‘ has naturally fueled fresh rumors about the future of the DC Universe. After Zack Snyder’s plans for the Justice League and subsequent films were scrapped, Gunn’s ideas led to multiple speculations about what might unfold next. Here are some of the prevalent rumors surrounding the DC-verse.
10. ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Directly Deals With New DCU
The second season of James Gunn’s hit show serves as a ‘bridge’ between the old and the new DCU. According to leaks, Peacemaker seemed to grapple with the reality of new superheroes who have replaced the Justice League from before. His humor emerges as the prime link addressing the universe’s reboot.
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9. ‘The Batman Part II’ To Introduce Robin
As of now, there is no confirmation regarding the introduction of Matt Reeves’ The Batman to the Gunn universe. The Dark Knight exists in his own ‘Elseworlds‘ universe. The second installment of the franchise, however, will introduce a Robin. This plot will revolve around Dick Grayson, who is reluctantly adopted by Bruce Wayne.
8. ‘Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow’ Villain Is Brainiac’s Agent
The leak claims that the primary antagonist Supergirl will face in her cosmic film will reportedly be Krem of the Yellow Hills, a ruthless cosmic bounty hunter. There are speculations that Hills is actually Brainiac’s agent. It will be an introduction to the influence of Braniac in the new DC universe before he sets his eyes on Earth.
7. ‘The Brave and the Bold’ Will Feature The Court of Owls
Here’s the leak: The first Batman film from DCU is going to introduce an old Batman and his son, Damian Wayne, as Robin. The main villains for this story will reportedly be the Court of Owls. A significant storyline from the DC Comics, this secret, ancient society has been controlling Gotham for centuries. It will force Batman to confront a conspiracy bigger than anything.
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6. Amanda Waller Is Assembling A Team To Kill Metahumans
Amanda Waller and her storyline are central to the first chapter of the DCU. It is rumored that she is trying to assemble a team and all resources with a singular, hateful goal: to find a way to kill Superman and other god-like beings. This could directly lead to the plot of The Authority movie.
5. The Green Lanterns In ‘Lanterns’ Are Hal Jordan And John Stewart
The upcoming HBO series ‘Lanterns‘ will be a ‘True Detective‘-style mystery set on Earth. The iconic duo of Hal Jordan, the hot-headed veteran test pilot, and John Stewart, the stoic and professional ex-Marine, will be the lead heroes for the story. They are going to navigate through a dark conspiracy within the Corps.
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4. ‘Swamp Thing’ Will Be A Straight Horror Film
‘Swamp Thing‘ will be a full-blown horror under the supervision of James Gunn. It will reportedly explore the terrifying and tragic origins of Alec Holland, with a tone similar to classic monster movies, establishing the dark, supernatural corner of the new DCU.
3. Wonder Woman Will Be Re-cast For New DCU
There is a persistent and debated rumor regarding the return of Gal Gadot. James Gunn and Peter Safran are reportedly looking forward to casting a new, younger actress for the role of Wonder Woman. This would make a clean break from the previous DCEU and align with the younger Superman.
2. The Authority Is The Secret Villain Team Of “Chapter One”
The Authority is rumored to be the primary troublemaker for the entire first chapter of the DCU, ‘Gods and Monsters.’ The film will reportedly end with them deciding that the only way to save the world is to rule it, putting them on a direct collision course with Superman and the yet-to-be-formed Justice League.
1. Brainiac Is The Overarching Villain Of DCU Saga
The most significant leak about the future of the DCU is that Brainiac will be the saga’s ultimate villain. The storyline will follow a similar pacing to the grand reveal of Marvel’s Thanos. It’s rumored that he was responsible for the destruction of Krypton in this new timeline and that his arrival has been seeded in Superman. His plan to “collect” Metropolis and other cities will reportedly be the central conflict.
