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 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 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
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.
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'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 says "more than one" potentially R-rated DC projects are currently in the works: "Whatever is worthy of the story"
James Gunn says there may be more R-rated projects on the way as part of the new DCU slate. "It's not about testing out to see if this thing works. It's just about telling a story. If a story is going to be R-rated,
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

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‘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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Frank Grillo Reveals How His DC Role Is Different From Marvel
Frank Grillo, who will be making his DC Universe debut with Creature Commandos, has come out to highlight how portraying Rick ...
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James Gunn Comments on "The Batman" Universe Because That's His Job
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn explained why he answers questions about Matt Reeves's "The Batman" Universe: because that's his job.