James Gunn, R-Rated and DC Universe

James Gunn teases Peacemaker season 2, Lanterns, and his next DC project
In a series of interviews, James Gunn spoke about Peacemaker season 2, Lanterns, and what DC project he wants to do next.
James Gunn On Future Of R-Rated Films From DC Studios: “Whatever Is Worthy Of The Story, That’s What We’re Going To Do”
James Gunn is not discarding making R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story merits it. As Gunn and Peter Safran build their version of the DC Universe, the filmmakers are not shying away from continuing to take risks in their storytelling.
James Gunn Confirms R-Rated DCU Movies, Emphasizes Story Over MPA Rating
While it took the Marvel Cinematic Universe 16 years to release an R-rated movie, DC fans won’t have to wait as long. Almost two full years after DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled the studio’s opening film and television slate,
James Gunn reveals his decision on R-rated DC films in future
James Gunn is going to go R-rated whenever it's needed in the DC Universe.Gunn has confirmed that he is open to creating R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story calls for it. As Gunn and
James Gunn's Choices Of What To Reboot In DC Are Concerning And Confusing
Is James Gunn really keeping things from the DCEU cannon to the DCU that make financial and narrative sense, or are his motivations really something else?
James Gunn Reveals When Peacemaker Season 2 & Superman Take Place in DCU
James Gunn, co-chief of DC Studios, recently clarified the new DC Universe timeline. He confirmed that Creature Commandos will be released first, followed by Superman, and then Peacemaker Season 2. Gunn had previously stated in an interview that Creature Commandos acts as the initial installment,
Is James Gunn Taking A Page Out Of Marvel's R-rated Deadpool And Wolverine Success Story? Here's What We Know
It seems that DC Studios head James Gunn is taking a page out of the success of Marvel's recent R-rated venture Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. In a recent interaction,
James Gunn Teases R-Rated DCU Movies After Deadpool & Wolverine's Success
Speaking with Collider, Gunn hinted multiple R-rated projects could come from the DCU as he insisted there are no limits to the narratives his studio wants to tell. "It's not abou
Superman Director James Gunn Confirms Movie Has Already Had a Screening
DCU’s Superman premieres in the US on July 11, 2025, and there is already huge buzz around the movie. Recently, James Gunn, the director of the movie and co-head of the DCU, confirmed that he hosted a special screening of Superman.
‘Almost All’ Of Peacemaker Is Canon In The DC Universe, But I’m So Pleased To Hear James Gunn Share The ‘Exception’ That Will Be Dealt With In Season 2
M ost of the upcoming DC movies and upcoming DC TV shows will take place in the DC Universe, the new shared continuity that’s ...
James Gunn answers everyone's big question about how Peacemaker's first season fits into new DC canon, but there's one exception that they will "deal with" in seaso…
James Gunn has untangled Peacemaker's knotty ties to DC canon in a new interview – but noted that there is still one ...
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Opinion: Sooner Rather Than Later, Matt Reeves Will Be Out And Every DC IP Will Belong To James Gunn Wholesale – But That Won’t Solve Anything
James Gunn runs things at DC Studios and may keep consolidating power, but what does that mean for Matt Reeves, Batman, and ...
James Gunn on Creature Commandos and Killing Nazis in His New DC Universe
With the animated series Creature Commandos gearing up for a December 5 debut on Max, James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DCU ...
When Ben Affleck Said No To Directing In James Gunn’s DC Universe: “Absolutely Not”
Did you know Ben Affleck turned down the director role for James Gunn’s DC Universe? Read on for the whole scoop!
The Creature Commandos Cast on Which Characters Could Debut in the Live-Action DC Universe Next (Exclusive)
The Creature Commandos cast is getting animated about their live-action futures in the new DC Universe. When DC Studios co-chairs and CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran announced their 10-project DCU ...