Here’s how the new James Gunn-led DCU will differ from Marvel Studios' MCU.

DC Studios co-CEOJames Gunnhas finally revealed the biggest way hisDCUwill differ from theMCUover at Marvel.

There was never a guy with a secret identity until Spider-Man in the MCU.

James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy, Justice League

But for me, theres Superman and Clark Kent.

And it makes it a little bit like Westeros in some ways.

I love that about it.

James Gunn, Marvel and DC

I love that we get to create true world-building in DC.

It isnt just, Were throwing some superheroes on Earth.

So I think that, right now, thats one of the key differences."

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However, it is one of the first times Gunn has addressed specifically how he sees these two differ.

And theSuperman: Legacywriter/director is completely right.

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It is the world building where these two brands ultimately deviate.

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