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James Gunn’s Superman Movie Works Better With All Those DCU Crossover Cameos
ComicBook.comStory by Kofi Outlaw
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James Gunn's 'Superman' movie aims to redefine the character by exploring his place in a shared DC universe filled with diverse heroes and conflicting agendas.
beat sheet
- Gunn is establishing Superman as the archetype that other heroes aspire to, but also setting up potential conflicts as characters like Batman and The Authority have differing views on heroism.
- The film will address how Superman's god-like power and heroic actions impact geopolitics, as well as establish why he can't always swoop in to solve every threat, allowing other heroes to shine.
call sheet
James Gunn, Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, Engineer, Metamorpho, Maxwell Lord, DC Studios, Marvel Studios, Justice League International, Superman (2025), The Authority