Sons of a Gunn: A DC Podcast

Production wraps on The Penguin, but will Robert Pattinson guest star as Batman? Plus, James Gunn sets up a rumor-guessing game on Threads, so we play. Bassem Youssef was not let go from Superman Legacy for political statements on Israel. And more DCU News.

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Episode Rundown:

• James Gunn’s Guessing Game! https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3MAVqBg_JP/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
• Bassem Youssef not let go from Superman Legacy for criticizing Israel: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-bassem-youssef-character-israel-1235827948/
• Todd Phillips releases Valentine’s Day tease for Joker: Folie à Deux: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WFG-WPvG7/
• Three DC productions in development: Waller, Lanterns, and Booster Gold: https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/02/16/waller-lanterns-booster-gold-development-dc-studios/
• Superman & Lois was canceled because of Superman Legacy: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cw-bosses-bet-linear-not-140000636.html
• Production wraps on The Penguin, will Robert Pattinson guest star? https://comicbookmovie.com/batman/the-batman/the-batman-star-robert-pattinson-reportedly-spotted-on-the-penguin-set-as-filming-wraps-a209459#gs.4pb1fw

James Gunn has finished writing Peacemaker Season 2, and reveals some not-so-surprising details about the new season. Xolo Maridueña comments on Blue Beetle's return, and Aldis Hodge talks Hawkman. Plus more news from James Gunn's Threads account.

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Episode Rundown:

• James Gunn has finished writing Peacemaker Season 2: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3EMRkqvtWS/
• Plus, there will be a new Peacemaker opening dance sequence: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3GL535gYCA
• Xolo Maridueña talks Blue Beetle’s future: https://screenrant.com/blue-beetle-james-gunn-dcu-plans-xolo-mariduena-response/
• Aldis Hodge, meanwhile, doesn’t feel good about Hawkman’s future: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-black-adam-hawkman-aldis-hodge-dcu-reboot-return/
• James Gunn likes Captain Atom. More at 11. https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2-Z0ZcA5K-

Milly Alcock has officially been cast as Supergirl in the DCU. But where will she turn up first? Plus, James Gunn gives a big update on the DCU, one year after announcing the DCU slate. Warner Bros. picks up Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Batman casting rumors are flying - but not true. And Robert Downey Jr. almost had an iconic DC role. All on this week's DCU news podcast.

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Episode Rundown:

• Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s_DqNvqHL/
• James Gunn on whether Supergirl will be in Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2vYu0TPqcQ
• James Gunn marks the first anniversary since DCU announcement: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2xv-ZuvKwU
• John Murphy doing the score for Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C22e2vCAY7O
• Warner Bros. Discovery snags rights to Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story: https://www.thewrap.com/christopher-reeve-documentary-super-man-acquired-by-warner-bros-discovery/
• Batman not getting cast soon, there’s no script: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C26PZXaAiz3
• Brave and the Bold not waiting for The Batman Part 3 to release: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2zlj0VALxG
• Robert Downey Jr. lost out on Scarecrow in Batman Begins to Cillian Murphy: https://twitter.com/griffschiller/status/1753963853866778851?s=46
• Warner Bros. has two hours at CinemaCon on April 11 in Las Vegas. But what will they present?

James Gunn is going wild on Threads with a ton of DCU updates, including the news that Superman Legacy begins filming in March. Plus, Supergirl casting is now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly, with in-person auditions happening for both. Plus, Gunn is interested in Zoe Saldana for a DCU role. The Batman Part II is not canceled, despite rumors. And we get confirmation as to why Creature Commandos is coming first in the release order.

NOTE: This episode was taped before Milly Alcock was announced as Supergirl. Oops!

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Episode Rundown:

• Supergirl casting now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-casting-milly-alcock-meg-donnelly-1235806025/
• James Gunn has a DCU role in mind for Zoe Saldana: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lLw8jP9VL
• James Gunn says “you guys are gonna love” The Engineer in Superman: Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lFZo6PlmK
• Maria Gabriela de Faria playing the role. Costume fittings have begun.
• The Batman Part II not canceled: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2kof1KARmV
• Superman: Legacy filming in March: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koZOEg6_c
• Superman: Legacy filming in IMAX: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2nM_pJgrFT
• James Gunn explains why Creature Commandos is coming first: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koKh8gQUc

We're back with some DC Studios news for the new year as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow casting heats up. Will Emilia Jones, Milly Alcock or Meg Donnelly nab the role? Plus, the Ayer Cut is on ice. Jesse Eisenberg has some advice for Nichola Hoult on playing Lex Luthor. And more DC news.

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Episode Rundown:

• Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow Casting Heats Up
• RIP The Ayer Cut Of Suicide Squad: “It’s Been Radio Silent”: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/suicide-squad-david-ayer-cut-1235783273/
• Jesse Eisenberg’s Advice To Nicholas Hoult On Lex Luthor? “Don’t Watch Me!” https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jesse-eisenberg-lex-luthor-advice-nicholas-hoult-superman-legacy-1235878072/
• James Gunn Isn’t Making Decisions For Superman: Legacy Based On Public Domain: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2QUtRPv5Px
• Peacemaker Season 2 Has One Episode Left To Be Written

ncarlo Esposito is teasing a possible DCU role. Blue Beetle is holding strong in movie theaters, despite a slow start. Meanwhile, David Ayer is speaking out about his experiences on Suicide Squad, The Dark Knight trilogy is headed back to theaters for Batman Day, and more DC News.

Episode Rundown:

• Blue Beetle hits $100 million globally.
• David Ayer says Suicide Squad broke him: https://www.tiktok.com/@realonesjonbernthal/video/7271004384337661226
• Joker: Folie à Deux composer Hildur Guðnadóttir teases a lot of music in the sequel: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/joker-2-composer-hildur-gudnadottir-folie-a-duex-score-exclusive/
• Giancarlo Esposito has talked to James Gunn about possibly being in a movie: https://twitter.com/swshriv/status/1696587015754527076
• The Flash debuts lower than Black Adam on Max - sort of: https://deadline.com/2023/08/the-flash-viewership-max-1235530739/
• The Dark Knight Trilogy headed back to some theaters for Batman Day: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwqP-kvLibP/

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Blue Beetle is now in theaters, but what did we think of the DCEU movie that is - but isn't quite - a DCU movie? Adapted from the comic book of the same name, Jaime Reyes gets taken over for a mysterious, powerful Scarab named Khaji-Da. But thanks to the help of his family, the legacy of Ted Kord, and the Scarab itself, he might just figure out how to be the hero Palmera City needs.

On the podcast, we break down our spoiler-filled thoughts on the movie, where Blue Beetle might go after that end credits scene, and what the box office reception means for James Gunn's new DCU.

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We're continuing our Required Reading series with a look back at Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes - Book One from DC Comics. With the movie hitting theaters soon, how does the classic reboot hold up, nearly two decades later? What plot points from the series tie into the film? And how does the series shake up the dichotomy of good and evil in the DC Universe?

Episode Rundown:

Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes - Book One

Written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers

Art by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Rafael Albuquerque, Cynthia Martin, Kevin West, Phil Moy, Jack Purcell, Casey Jones

Colors by David Self, Guy Major

Letters by Phil Balsman, Pat Brosseau, Jared K. Fletcher

Background

Plot Overview

Review of the Book

Discussion Questions:

• How does this book mix up the dichotomy of good versus evil?
• Why does the book lean so heavily into magic?
• What do you think about Peacemaker, and the very different take than the TV show?
• How does this work divorced from the Infinite Crisis/One Year Later events?

Movie Speculation and Info

Wrap-up

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On our DC Studios news update podcast, we discuss the surprising news that Gal Gadot is still working on Wonder Woman 3. Plus, The Rock comments on the lack of a Black Adam sequel, Zack Snyder planned a trilogy of Flash films, and Stephen Amell has failed this union.

Episode Rundown:

• Gal Gadot working on Wonder Woman 3 for the new DCU: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/gal-gadot-wonder-woman-3-james-gunn-peter-safran-dc-films/
• The Rock Thinks dropping Black Adam 2 “will always be one of the biggest mysteries”: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dwayne-johnson-talks-black-adam-sequel-failure-dc-studios-1235551611/
• Zack Snyder planned a Flash trilogy, with Professor Zoom as the big bad of Snyderverse: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/zack-snyder-original-flash-movie-plan-jay-oliva
• Aquaman 2 is expected to stay on December 20: https://variety.com/2023/film/features/blue-beetle-director-angel-manuel-soto-latinos-hollywood-strike-1235685134/
• Stephen Amell makes an oopsie on the SAG-AFTRA strike
• James Gunn says we can expect theatrical animated movies from DCU: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/CvXnlA8PFAz?hl=es-la
• Nicolas Cage comments on The Flash cameo: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/07/27/nicolas-cage-sympathy-for-the-devil-movie-interview/70470149007/

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hazam 2 train, James Gunn clears up DCU continuity (again), and The Flash is a hit on VOD.

Episode Rundown:

• Zachary Levi reacts to Shazam 2 reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_SF9AdUfM8
• Blue Beetle director pitched a Bane origin story first: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/blue-beetle-xolo-mariduena-angel-manuel-soto-dc-legend/
• James Gunn (again) clears up DCU Movie Continuity: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuk3zOWvMf8/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
• Superman Legacy production designer praises James Gunn: https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-movie-james-gunn-references-surprise/
• The Flash is a hit on VOD, actually: https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/the-flash-vod-they-cloned-tyrone-netflix-1234887596/

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Aquaman 2 is plagued by reshoots and a growing budget, according to those in the know - but what does this mean for the movie's future? We discuss that and other DCU news on our podcast, including a The Flash deleted scene revealing Batman's motivations, the Blue Beetle villain, and why Lady Gaga only wanted to be called "Lee" on the set of Joker 2.

Episode Rundown:

• Aquaman 2 plagued by reshoots, spiraling budget: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-reshoots-1235532158/
• Jim Lee reveals new DCU tied trade collections have seen double or triple the sales: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dcs-jim-lee-comic-con-1235540209/
• Blue Beetle villain seems to be OMAC: https://twitter.com/bluebeetle/status/1680291142011875328?s=20
• Lady Gaga wanted to be called “Lee” on the Joker 2 set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbRTOFqI4VE
• Jay Garrick cameo in The Flash revealed as one of the film’s editors: https://blog.frame.io/2023/06/22/the-rough-cut-editing-the-flash/
• Batman killed a man in front of a kid in deleted The Flash scene: https://twitter.com/FlashFilmNews/status/1682838872688820225
• Upcoming DC animated movies include Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths and Watchmen: https://twitter.com/Dcanimatedmovie/status/1682639858911543297

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James Gunn's Superman: Legacy has found its Superman and Lois Lane in David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. Plus, we discuss the casting of Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. Meanwhile, a new Blue Beetle trailer has dropped, we have some news on Doom Patrol's final episodes, and The Flash is being released as an NFT.

Episode Rundown:

• Superman: Legacy casts Superman, Lois Lane, more!
• Nathan Fillion will play Guy Gardner on the Green Lanterns TV Show: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/Cuk5bbGvjrp
• New Blue Beetle trailer debuts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wxyy8Rcz4k
• Doom Patrol’s final episodes have not been shelved, there’s just no release date yet (according to James Gunn)
• Harley Quinn Season 4 hits Max on July 27
• The Flash hits digital on Tuesday, July 18, and also NFTS: https://twitter.com/WarnerBrosNFT/status/1679838164276453377

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The Flash is stumbling at the box office, but our recap and review podcast for the new DC movie is just getting up to speed. On this episode, we discuss our thoughts on Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, the reaction to the movie and much more. Plus, what do those end credit scenes mean for the future of James Gunn's DCU?

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We're slowly (get it?) making our way to The Flash by rewatching both versions of Justice League on our DC podcast. How does Joss Whedon's Justice League hold up against Zack Snyder's Justice League? Should you watch both? Neither? We talk about one of the more fascinating chapters in modern superhero moviemaking on our podcast, as well as how it ties into the currently in theaters Flash movie.

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Tell me... Do you bleed? Your ears will once you listen to our rewatch podcast for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. With The Flash movie debuting soon, we're taking a look at the introduction of Ben Affleck's Batman, Ezra Miller's Flash, and all the rest of the super-friends in Zack Snyder's opus to men whose mother's names are Martha. How does the movie work, years later? We checked out the 30+ minute longer Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman to find out.

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Does Man of Steel get two snaps up? We revisit the 2013 kick-off to the DCEU in advance of the release of The Flash. A decade later, and with the Snyderverse making its final bow, how does the controversial Superman movie hold up? How is Henry Cavill as Clark Kent, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, and most importantly, Michael Shannon as Zod? We discuss that and a whole lot more on this rewatch podcast.

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Superman: Legacy casting is heating up with a number of choices for Lois Lane, including Rachel Brosnahan, Samara Weaving, and more. Plus, we discuss early box office tracking and celebrity reviews for The Flash, whether the Arrow-verse will continue, and how The Penguin was shut down by the writers' strike.

Episode Rundown:

• Superman Legacy casting discussions happening… Who will play Lois Lane? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-cast-james-gunn-1235486603/
• First tracking for The Flash puts it at between $115 and $140 million opening: https://www.boxofficepro.com/long-range-box-office-forecast-the-flash-elemental-and-the-blackening-look-to-combine-for-a-strong-fathers-day-juneteenth-frame/
• Tom Cruise, Stephen King love The Flash:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-cruise-has-seen-the-flash-movie-1235355326/, https://deadline.com/2023/05/flash-stephen-king-ezra-miller-superhero-warner-bros-1235371209/
• The Flash TV showrunner has left the door open for more Arrow-verse: https://ew.com/tv/the-flash-finale-arrowverse-future/
• The Penguin the latest show shut down (briefly) by the writers' strike: https://twitter.com/TheRyanK/status/1658493491670917121

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Next up on our Required Reading series, it's DC Comics' transformative 2011 event, Flashpoint, by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. When Barry Allen wakes up in a dark reality, he has to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, how he'll get things back to normal. We break down the big, historical significance of the series, as well as what it all means for Warner Bros.'s upcoming The Flash movie.

Episode Rundown:

Flashpoint

Written by Geoff Johns

Pencils by Andy Kubert

Inks by Sandra Hope and Jesse Delperdan

Colors by Alex Sinclair

Letters by Nick J. Napolitano

Background

Plot Overview

Review of the Book

Discussion Questions

• Does this work as a standalone story?
• Would you make the same choices as Barry?
• Is Flashpoint the Trolley Problem?
• What is the lasting impact of Flashpoint?
• Is Flashpoint actually required reading?

Movie Speculation and Info

Wrap-up

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We're continuing our Required Reading series with All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. When Superman discovers he's dying, he embarks on twelve labors that take us through every aspect of the Superman mythos -- from Lois Lane, to Bizarro, to Smallville and beyond. We dive deep into the 12-issue series, as well as take a look at what it might mean for James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Legacy.

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The Flash has a new trailer and showed off the full movie at CinemaCon. We break down the reaction to both. Plus, James Gunn comments more on Superman casting, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom details revealed, Prime Video builds up its animated Batman roster, and more.

• James Gunn explains what he’s looking for in Superman: https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1651772476664303616
• The Flash shows off a new trailer, and the full movie at CinemaCon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r51cYVZWKdY
• The Flash director Andy Muschetti details cameos they didn’t include in the movie: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/the-flash-producer-director-reveal-cut-cameos-including-grant-gustin/
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom details revealed at CinemaCon
• Pom Klementieff has had conversations about working in the DCU: https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1651771180422946821
• Merry Little Batman, Bat-Family and Batman: The Caped Crusader all heading to Prime Video: https://deadline.com/2023/04/merry-little-batman-bat-family-new-dc-animated-tv-series-prime-video-1235338559/
• Zack Snyder explains his plan was for Zeus to be Kryptonian, and Ares crashed the scout ship in Man of Steel: https://twitter.com/Siccness4/status/1652495369044127744?s=20
• Sweet Tooth Season 2 is now on Netflix - go check out our Candy Men podcast!

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Superman: Legacy has officially begun production, which means we're finally getting some real news on the James Gunn project. Plus, Titans travels the multiverse, the Russo Brothers weigh in on directing a Batman movie, and the Sandman Universe expands.

Episode Rundown:

• Superman Legacy begins pre-production, as James Gunn confirms casting has begun: https://twitter.com/jamesgunn/status/1649300584309063680
• Russos saying directing a Batman movie would be a “no-brainer” but they’re not directing one: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/russo-brothers-address-if-directing-batman-movie-exclusive/
• Dead Boy Detectives wraps production, Neil Gaiman says it’s in the “Sandman Universe”: https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1648864157645647872
• Titans crosses over with Stargirl, Doom Patrol, The Flash, Shazam, and Grant Morrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Meby2S7UoZo
• Nicholas Hoult discusses losing The Batman role: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/nicholas-hoult-lost-batman-robert-pattinson-painful-1235590241/
• CinemaCon Preview

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We're breaking down some big DC Studios news stories for the week, kicking it off with Warner Bros. Discovery's rebrand of HBO Max to Max, and what it means for DC. Plus, we got a first look at The Penguin series, a new The Flash trailer, and James Gunn revealed the cast list for Creature Commandos.

Episode Rundown:

• HBO Max rebrands as Max: what does this mean for DC Studios?
• The Penguin shows off first footage at Warner Bros Discovery’s Max event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAPifwlWBP0
• A new look at The Flash also drops in Max event: https://twitter.com/Cryptic4KQual/status/1646349808049827841
• Creature Commandos cast revealed: https://collider.com/creature-commandos-cast-david-harbour-indira-varma-alan-tudyk/

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We're back with another DC rewatch, this time for the 1989 Batman starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. With Keaton returning for the upcoming The Flash, we discuss the lasting legacy of the movie, how it holds up a few decades later, as well as what this tells us about the upcoming DCU -- including the unfairly killed Batgirl movie.

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On the first ever Required Reading episode of our DC podcast, we're diving into Tom King and Bilquis Evely's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The eight episode series channels '70s style space adventure books and other sources to craft a new tale of Kara Zor-El, and her new companion Ruthye as they go on a mission of revenge. In this episode, we're breaking down the inspiration for the series, its legacy, reactions on reading it again, and speculation about how the story will fit into James Gunn's new DC Universe -- and whether Sasha Calle will return to the role after The Flash.

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The sequel to the hit movie Shazam! is here, but how does Fury of the Gods stack up to the original? We're offering up our spoiler filled review of the new movie, breaking down those end credits scenes and Easter eggs, and discussing how this will impact James Gunn's upcoming DC Universe.

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On this episode of our DCU podcast, we're flashing back to 2019 for a rewatch (or watch) of Shazam! How does Billy Batson's family flick hold up, four years later? How did this movie traumatize one of our host's children? And what does it all mean for Shazam: Fury of the Gods -- not to mention both the previous DCEU, and James Gunn's upcoming DC Studios Universe. We discuss that, break down scenes, and talk a bit about the comic book origins of the movie on this week's episode.

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On the preview episode of our brand new DC TV and movie podcast, we're talking all about the upcoming movies and TV shows coming from the James Gunn DC Universe. From the leftover DC movies like Shazam: Fury of the Gods and The Flash, through the whole Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate, to the Elseworlds movies and TV shows, we're breaking it all down.

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