Here’s when fans can expect the new DCU to officially begin with its films.

So if its none of those, when exactly is it going to be?

Will fans have to wait all the way until 2025 for Gunns newSuperman: Legacyfilm to release?

Justice League movie heroes

Sadly, while this is technically a clarification, it does make things even more confusing.

For instance,Gunn previously stated that this AugustsBlue Beetlewould be part of the wider DCU.

The specific plot surroundingXolo Mariduena’shero could be completely different the next time audiences see him.

James Gunn’s Confirms New Details About DC’s Reboot Canon

DCU Canon Begins With Superman…

Though, like the fan mentioned above, audiences still have confusion regarding the casting of this new DCU.

It doesnt seem that James Gunn is recasting every role for his new timeline.

James Gunn’s Superman Movie to Include These 7 Superheroes

WhileSupermanandBatmanwillbe fresh faces, characters likeViola Davis’Amanda WallerandJohn CenasPeacemakerwill remain unchanged.

This presents some notable question marks about their previous appearances and where those fall in the canon.

Superman: Legacyhits theaters on July 11, 2025.

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