James Gunn's DCU Will Go the Opposite Route of the MCU

James Gunn's DCU will go the opposite route of the MCU

There's a new superhero cinematic universe in town, and it is not interested in doing what Marvel Studios has done with its own, according to DCU head James Gunn. In a conversation with actor Rainn Wilson, his collaborator on the 2010 dark superhero satire Super, the writer-director explained that DC’s rebooted universe is taking a different approach. To people who say that "the DCU is doing what [the] MCU is” Gunn answers that his vision "is a …

James Gunn’s Vision For The DCU Is To Follow This $46.7 Billion Franchise

James Gunnhas just articulated his approach to shaping the burgeoning DC Universe–and it’s the exact opposite of how Marvel Studios has been telling their stories. The Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker has spent plenty of time bringing Marvel characters to life, but was put in charge of creatively guiding the rebooted DC cinematic universe in 2022.

James Gunn Says the DCU Will Be More Like GAME OF THRONES and STAR WARS Than the MCU — GeekTyrant

James Gunn is flipping the script on what fans can expect from the DC Universe, and he's making it clear it's not just DC's answer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While comparisons are inevitable, the DC Studios co-head recently shared that his approach is rooted in something much more expansive and unpredictable.During a conversation with Rainn Wilson for Interview Magazine, Gunn said: "You talk about George R.R. Martin, and he is really one …

James Gunn Says The DCU Is More Inspired By Game Of Thrones Than The MCU. Here’s Why

James Gunn says Game of Thrones and Star Wars are more influential on the DCU than the MCU.

James Gunn says his DCU is less like the MCU and more like Game of Thrones and Star Wars: "We’re building a universe and then picking out little pieces of it"

James Gunn explains the key difference between his DCU and the MCU

James Gunn Reveals How Game of Thrones Inspired the DCU (Yes, Really)

Image courtesy of HBO Under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, DC Studios is launching its new cinematic universe with a decidedly different philosophy than its competitors. Instead of demanding audiences keep up with a sprawling multi-platform narrative, the DC Universe is being built on a foundation of standalone stories. Each project is designed to be a complete experience on its own, yet they all exist within a deeply interconnec…