James Gunn, R-Rated and DC Universe

James Gunn teases Peacemaker season 2, Lanterns, and his next DC project
The new DC Universe (DCU) from James Gunn and Peter Safran will begin next month with the arrival of the animated TV series Creature Commandos. The DCU is nearly a complete reset from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU),
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 Says "Almost All" Of PEACEMAKER Season 1 IS DCU Canon... With One Exception
James Gunn has now clarified comments he made earlier this year about the first season of Peacemaker not being part of the new DCU's
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 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,
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?
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,
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.
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
‘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 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 ...
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James Gunn clarifies how much of Peacemaker season 1 is canon
James Gunn has clarified just how much of Peacemaker season 1 is canon to the new DC Universe. “The truth is almost all of Peacemaker is canon with the exception of Justice League… which we ...
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!
James Gunn Reveals Superman & Peacemaker’s DCU Timeline Setting
James Gunn, co-chief of DC Studios, recently clarified the new DC Universe timeline. He confirmed that Creature Commandos ...
Will DC Studios End The Batman Universe After Part 2?
The Penguin Finale has fans Matt Reeves’ The Batman Universe on high, ready for the arrival of The Batman: Part II in 2026.