James Gunn Claps Back At Critics Of Continuity In His DCU
Deadline • 10/26/2026
Summary
James Gunn responded to critics questioning the continuity in the DC Cinematic Universe, which he and Peter Safran are developing. This discussion arose as DC's Clayface premiered in theaters and Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is approaching release, prompting comparisons between the two franchises. A commenter raised concerns about the connectivity among six recent projects, including Superman and the Peacemaker series.
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