Overview
- James Gunn said on Threads Thursday that he will rewatch The Suicide Squad and Blue Beetle to decide what parts count in the new DC Universe, and he floated a follow-up podcast with Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee after Man of Tomorrow.
- He explained that Peacemaker stayed in the DCU because Season 2 contracts were already locked, and breaking them would have been costly, though he also said he values the character and show.
- Responding to fan questions about continuity, Gunn argued that Bloodsport shooting Superman from long range would not mean Superman “lost a fight,” pushing back on claims of a plot hole.
- Gunn has indicated he is looking for a place to use Bloodsport in a future DCU project, reflecting his case-by-case approach as he decides which characters and backstories carry over.
- The DCU is a managed relaunch rather than a full reboot, with Creature Commandos starting the new slate in late 2024 and Supergirl set to open June 26, 2026, as upcoming releases help map what is canon.