Maybe James Gunn will not have free reign over the future of the DCU after all.

A new report indicated DC Studios co-CEOJames Gunndoes not have total control over the newDCU.

No, they dont.

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DC is separate from Warner Brothers as of a couple of months ago.

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This news is going to come as a shock to some DC fans for sure.

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That was the pitch initially.

This comes afternearly a decade of Warner Bros. tripping on its own feetwith the brand.

It wanted a fresh start, and James Gunn looks to be the guy to do it.

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But that collaboration can also be a slippery slope.

Just as long as these smaller partnerships within WB remain exactly that, things will be okay.

James Gunn’s new DCU isset to kick off in 2024 with the animatedCreature Commandosseries.

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