Guardians Of The Galaxy Director James Gunn To Direct DCU’s ‘Superman: Legacy’

Earlier this 12 months, James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Peacemaker) and Peter Safran (Aquaman producer), each co-CEOs of DC Studios, revealed the lineup for the DC cinematic universe’s first chapter. Dubbed “Gods and Monsters,” the primary chapter of the DCU is ready to function a minimum of 10 film and TV initiatives. A kind of initiatives is a brand new Superman film referred to as “Superman: Legacy.”

On the time of the film’s announcement, it was rumored that Gunn was going to direct it however that wasn’t confirmed. Nevertheless, Safran stated he personally hoped Gunn would direct it. Yesterday, Gunn confirmed on Twitter that he’ll, in truth, direct “Superman: Legacy” with a heartfelt put up. 

“Sure, I am directing Superman: Legacy to be launched on July 11, 2025,” Gunn writes in a tweet. “My brother Matt advised me when he noticed the discharge date he began to cry. I requested him why. He stated, ‘Dude, it is Dad’s birthday.’ I hadn’t realized. I misplaced my Dad virtually three years in the past. He was my greatest good friend. He did not perceive me as a child, however he supported my love of comics and my love of movie and I would not be making this film now with out him. 

It has been an extended highway so far. I used to be supplied Superman years in the past – I initially stated no as a result of I did not have a method in that felt distinctive and enjoyable and emotional that gave Superman the dignity he deserved. Then a bit lower than a 12 months in the past I noticed a method in, in some ways centering round Superman’s heritage – each how his aristocratic Kryptonian dad and mom and his Kansas farmer dad and mom inform who he’s and the alternatives he makes. 

“So I selected to lastly tackle writing the script. However I used to be hesitant to direct, regardless of the fixed pestering by Peter Safran and others to commit (sorry, Peter). Simply because I write one thing does not imply I really feel it in my bones, visually and emotionally, sufficient to spend over two years directing it, particularly not one thing of this magnitude. 

However the lengthy and the wanting it’s, I really like this script, and I am extremely excited as we start this journey. #UpUpandAway”

“Superman: Legacy” is ready to hit theaters on July 11, 2025 and in keeping with Safran, it’s “the beginning of the DCU.” The co-CEO additionally revealed that whereas that is the formal begin of the DCU, “Superman: Legacy” won’t be an origin story. Safran says it should as an alternative deal with Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage together with his human upbringing, earlier than harkening to a decades-old theme of the hero: “He’s the embodiment of reality, justice, and the American method. He’s kindness in a world that thinks kindness is old style.” 

On the time of the announcement of “Superman: Legacy,” it was revealed {that a} seperate Superman film being produced by JJ Abrams and written by Te-Nehisi Coates remains to be in growth, however it should exist exterior the DCU, very like how Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” franchise starring Robert Pattinson because the Caped Crusader will as effectively. 

For a full breakdown of the DCU’s first slate of film and TV initiatives, head to our checklist right here. For extra superhero motion, try the most recent Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League gameplay trailer that confirms the sport can have a battle move and free post-launch DLC. 

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