James Gunn Says Superman 'Very Important' for DCU's Gods and Monsters Phase One, and TV Projects Will Have a 'Previously On' DCU Recap

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... been really hard to make Superman work in the movies

After decades of saving the day, Superman returns for another major adventure on the big screen this summer, as movie producers try to make audiences again believe a man can fly. That's not an easy task and DC Studios has a lot riding on the potential reinvigoration of the iconic do-gooder.

James Gunn Says Superman 'Very Important' for DCU's Gods and Monsters Phase One, and TV Projects Will Have a 'Previously On' DCU Recap

The James Gunn-helmed Phase 1 of the DC Cinematic Universe is upon us, beginning with Gunn’s upcoming Superman film — and as it turns out, the filmmaker and studio head considers the project to be absolutely crucial to making the Gods and Monsters phase work as an overall storytelling experience. “Oh, it is very important,” Gunn explained to Entertainment Weekly in an interview published on June 19. “I wouldn't say [animated series] Creature Com…

James Gunn On SUPERMAN's Place In Wider DCU And Whether He'll Make Guillermo del Toro's JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has revealed the extent of Superman's importance to the wider DCU, and explains why he isn't necessarily prioritising making Guillermo del Toro's "dream" Justice League Dark.

James Gunn Brings Superman to London’s HMV Store in Oxford Street - Superman Homepage

DC Studios Co-CEO and “Superman” director James Gunn is heading to London for an exclusive fan event ahead of the film’s July 11 cinema release. The filmmaker will appear at HMV’s flagship Oxford Street store on Tuesday, July 1 at 6pm for a special hosted conversation about the highly anticipated superhero reboot. The 45-minute standing event promises insights into Gunn’s vision for the Man of Steel’s latest big-screen adventure. Entry is strict…