DC Studios CEO James Gunn Wants DCU To Connect Across Film, TV, And Games

Warner Bros. Discovery last month revealed that it hired Peter Safran (Marvel Studios alumni and director)Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad are PeacemakerAccording to, ), will serve as the co-CEOs for DC Studios. Variety. Gunn continues to be asked questions regarding DC Studios and the future of DCU. He also discusses his plans as a lead in DC’s entertainment production. 

If askedGunn inquired on Twitter yesterday whether he and Safran were “planning” to make more DC characters television shows that will add to the DCEU story. respondedThe user stated, “Yes, most certainly, that the DCU will connect across film and television (and animation). Another user followed up with a tweet. askedGunn stated that plans exist to link games with the larger DCU canon. responded, “Yes.” 

That’s an intriguing response. It seems that Warner Bros. has already made this clear. Discovery would like its DCU be closer to Marvel Studios’ MCU. MCU plans won’t incorporate video games as Marvel’s gaming partners, such Assomniac Games (Marvel Spider-Man), Crystal Dynamics and other companies don’t have any connection.

Marvel Games vice-president and creative director Bill Roseman told us in September that Marvel Games’ Marvel games should not be connected with the rest. This allows for narrative freedom, which is something that might prove difficult for some studios.

This is an area where DC may differ from Marvel, and who knows? Maybe it’s the creative edge DC requires to keep pace with the MCU. It will be interesting to see what happens in the future. 

Check out what we think about the DC latest game. Game InformerReview of Gotham Knights. After that, check out our top 10 superhero games. 

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