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Months after taking over as the co-CEOs of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran revealed the first chapter of their DC plan. The duo shared that they are planning to introduce some new DC characters with the first chapter of their DCU slate. The co-CEOs also shared that they are not planning to intervene with DC projects like Matt Reeves’The Batmanand Todd Phillips’Joker. Gunn termed these movies asDC Elseworldswhile sharing how the new plan will be incorporated with the ongoing DC projects.
While many saw a ray of hope for the DCU, others still held a grudge against thePeacemakerdirector’s decision to remove Henry Cavill as Superman. This also led to a discussion on why he did not cancel the other DC projects likeThe BatmanandJoker. And as usual, Gunn took to Twitter to answer curious people’s questions on this subject of discussion.
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James Gunn Clears Out DC Fans’ Misconception
Earlier this week, the release date forThe Batmansequel was finally announced. As fans started thanking James Gunn for approving a sequel to the 2022 Matt Reeves film, some started claiming that the new DC Studios’ co-CEO had no control overThe BatmanandJoker.
One Twitter user said that Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav had put this one condition for anyone who would be leading the new DCU. The user claimed that theSuicide Squaddirector had no control over canceling or approvingThe BatmanorJokersequels as it was already approved before he took over as the co-CEO with Peter Safran.
A lot of people think that’s true, because of early (incorrect) reporting, but all DC titles fall under our purview.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn)June 19, 2025
“The Batman and Joker would remain untouched no matter who Zazlav would bring to lead DC Films, it was one of his conditions,”the Twitter user said. As always, James Gunn took the responsibility to clear out the misconception as he answered the user.
In his reply, Gunn clarified that he has the authority for all DC projects. He said,“A lot of people think that’s true because of early (incorrect) reporting, but all DC titles fall under our purview.”
Questions have been raised over the continuation of Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanand Joaquin Phoenix’sJoker. Before Gunn revealed the new DC slate, it was assumed that the studio would not cancel the anticipated sequels due to their box office performances and the critical response.
So when the new co-CEO announced that these projects would continue asDC Elseworlds, many assumed that the decision was already made by David Zaslav.
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The BatmanAndJokerto Continue UnderDC Elseworlds
DC Elseworldsincludes stories that are set in an alternative universe and take place outside the DC universe. While announcing their new plan, the CEOs revealed thatThe BatmanandJokerwill be the first projects that will be set in theDC Elseworlds.
According to Screen Rant, the co-CEOs will clarify which project is in the main DCU, and which would be treated asElseworldsprojects. They also shared that they will be focusing on one primary continuity andThe BatmanandJokerwill be treated as“Elseworlds properties”along with the projects that would not fall under the new DCU.
The BatmanandJokersequel has got the green light from the studio. The sequel to the 2019 film is set to release on 19 June 2025. James Gunn also shared that Reeves will be working on‘Batman Crime Saga,’which would also include a spin-off featuring Colin Farrell’s character in the 2022 film, Penguin.
The Batman Part IIis set to release on July 16, 2025.
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Source:James Gunn via Twitter
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
