The DC Studios chief touched upon something that the DCU will possess and the MCU seemingly lacks.

(EG:Spider-Man: Homecomingsinfamous8 Years Latertitle card.)

Many have tried and many have failed, sometimes spectacularly (like the entirety of Foxs X-Men franchise.)

James Gunn, DC characters, Marvel characters

This will hopefully ensure that the DCUs sense of time and events stay in good shape.

Of course, byVol 3,Gunn meantGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3, which arrived in theaters in May.

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A great many cinematic universes and film franchises have fallen short in this department.

The MCU timelineis far from rock solid.

Dates have shifted, and mistakes have been made.

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The placement of early films likeIron Manhas jumped back and forth more than once.

But with the proper amount of care, this aspect of the shared universe can absolutely thrive.

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