James Gunn Confirms He Knows What DCU Projects He’s Directing Next (And What Would Stop Him)

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The DC Universe (DCU) has launched with three big releases: the animated series *Creature Commandos*, the second season of the live-action show *Peacemaker*, and the *Superman* movie. James Gunn has been the driving creative force behind all of them – he co-leads DC Studios and personally wrote the scripts for all three projects, and also directed *Superman* and a significant portion of *Peacemaker*. It’s clear his vision is central to the DCU. Gunn has already announced his next major film, *Man of Tomorrow*, set for 2027, and this is just the beginning of his involvement.

During a recent press conference with ComicBook about *Peacemaker* Season 2, James Gunn discussed his plans for the DC Universe. He shared that he already knows what directing projects he’ll be working on after the upcoming *Superman* movie, which is still two years away. Gunn also expressed his excitement about the DCU growing with new projects that he won’t be directly involved with.

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James Gunn hinted that the upcoming *Man of Tomorrow* project is something he’s been developing for a while. He also stated he already knows his next few directing assignments, even though they haven’t been publicly announced. These projects, he explained, are all connected to a larger story he wants to tell, which builds directly from the ending of *Peacemaker* Season 2.

Okay, so James Gunn laid out the big picture for the DCU, and it’s ambitious! He confirmed there’s one overarching story unfolding, and while each movie or show will work on its own, they all connect to something larger – he specifically mentioned ‘Salvation’ as a key element. He’s planning to direct a few of these himself, focusing on characters like Rick Flag, Lex Luthor, and Superman. He admits it’s a lot of work and he *might* get burned out, but as of now, there’s a solid plan for at least a couple more projects to tell this connected story. Basically, it’s not just a series of standalone films; it’s a carefully constructed universe with a long-term narrative in mind.

James Gunn also mentioned a significant change coming to the DC Universe: projects he won’t be directly overseeing. While Gunn has been the primary creative leader for most released DC projects so far, next year will bring ‘Supergirl’ (directed by Craig Gillespie), ‘Clayface’ (directed by James Watkins), and the ‘Lanterns’ TV series, which will have multiple directors. Gunn admitted that handing over creative control in this way is challenging for him.

James Gunn admits it’s a bit of a learning curve being a producer. He’s naturally a writer and director, and while he has produced projects before, it doesn’t come as easily. He’s dedicated to improving as a producer and prioritizing the creators he works with, helping them tell compelling stories. Ultimately, he feels just as responsible for the quality of a story he’s producing as he does for one he’s directing – good storytelling is his main focus, no matter the role.

DC fans should understand that James Gunn is heavily involved in all DC Universe projects, even those he doesn’t direct. From the start, Gunn has made it clear that no DC Studios project will move forward unless the script meets his high standards – and as co-president, he has the authority to ensure that happens. While it might be disappointing when projects are cancelled, this approach should ultimately result in higher-quality movies and shows with consistent creative vision.

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2025-10-12 16:12