As a passionate moviegoer, I’m thrilled to share that the DC Universe (DCU) is all set to debut this summer with James Gunn‘s exhilarating take on Superman, a reimagining of the legendary character that’s already causing a stir. But let me clarify, the excitement surrounding upcoming DC projects doesn’t mean they will be confined to a single cinematic universe. Matt Reeves’ gripping crime saga, centered around The Batman, stands independently, contrary to some rumors suggesting otherwise.
To avoid any confusion among viewers, the co-head of DC Studios has made it clear that Elseworld spinoffs will have a unique introductory sequence, distinct from the main universe. So, buckle up for a diverse and captivating journey through the DC Universe!
In Threads, Gunn addressed a fan’s query about why neither ‘The Penguin’ nor ‘Harley Quinn’ series on Max have the DC Studios logo at the start. Although the new intro is visible in ‘Creature Commandos’, it’s missing from these two shows. The filmmaker clarified that since both ‘Penguin’ and ‘Harley Quinn’ are not part of the DC Universe, their intro either has a significantly altered or no DC Studios logo at all. However, he mentioned they are now developing an entirely new opening sequence for future non-DCU projects under the name “DC Studios Elseworlds”.
Since Harley Quinn was created prior to our time, we felt it would be unfair to include the DC Studio fanfare with her. However, for Penguin, whom we were involved in creating, we’ve added a distinct DC Studios animation instead.
In summary, “The Batman Part II,” set to release in 2027, will feature an intro with the DC Studios Elseworlds branding. While it’s uncertain when this intro will debut, likely not before “The Batman” sequel, it’s clear that Gunn and DC Studios aim to establish the DC Universe (DCU) as a separate entity, focusing on its projects first. The audience for “The Batman” and other Elseworld-related productions remains, but the upcoming DCU slate takes priority moving forward.
Every Confirmed Non-DCU Elseworlds Project Thus Far
Apart from “The Batman” and potential Season 2 of “The Penguin,” the Elseworlds side of DC’s future appears rather slim. James Gunn recently confirmed that, despite no news for several years, J.J. Abrams and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates’ forthcoming “Superman” film is still in development. The status of Keanu Reeves’ anticipated return as Constantine remains unclear at the moment, but the sequel script has been completed since last year. On the other hand, “Joker: Folie à Deux” ended on a note suggesting another sequel, but its disappointing box office performance might have halted Todd Phillips’ DC series for now.
Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Clayface will be part of the DC Universe, as will Andy Muschietti’s Brave and the Bold. Notably, this new Caped Crusader won’t be played by Robert Pattinson in the main cinematic universe. Other upcoming projects rumored to take place in the DCU include Luca Guadagnino’s Sgt. Rock movie starring Daniel Craig, James Mangold’s Swamp Thing, and the stop-motion animated film Dynamic Duo featuring Jason Todd and Dick Grayson.
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2025-01-20 20:01