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James Gunn Details DCU Power Map, Moves Next Superman Forward

Gunn signals a codified DCU strategy that elevates corporate power, with the four‑film Superman plan now moving into scripting.

Overview

  • DCU world-building centers on three factions — metahumans, governments, and corporations — with four named corporate heavyweights: LuthorCorp, Lord Tech, Stagg Industries, and Wayne Enterprises.
  • Corporations are described as amoral actors whose impact depends on their leaders, with Gunn citing LuthorCorp’s beneficial tech advances despite Lex Luthor’s villainy.
  • Gunn says the follow-up to Superman is not a traditional sequel, keeps Superman as an important element, draws from characters already introduced, and is progressing from a completed treatment into scripting with production prep underway.
  • Gunn indicates he is mapping a four-movie Superman Saga, reinforcing long-term planning beyond a typical trilogy.
  • He reiterates a story-first policy — including recasting roles if necessary — as early DCU releases like Creature Commandos, Superman, and Peacemaker Season 2 draw strong critical reception.