James Gunn has built his brand on being the straight-talking, fan-friendly filmmaker who tells it like it is. But after the Peacemaker finale and his constant attempts to control the DCU narrative, that honesty is starting to look more like ego. He’s overhyping, underdelivering, and arguing with fans when he should be letting the work speak for itself. The best thing James Gunn could do right now? Stop talking.
Why Matt Reeves’ Expanding Batman Saga Needs to Merge With James Gunn’s DCU
Matt Reeves is busy expanding his Gotham empire with The Batman Part II, The Penguin season two, and more villain spinoffs. James Gunn insists it’ll never touch the DCU, but the math doesn’t add up. Audiences want clarity, executives want streamlining, and Gunn already cracked the multiverse door with Peacemaker. Sooner or later, these worlds are colliding — the only question is whether it happens on Reeves’ and Gunn’s terms, or in a boardroom mandate.
Superman won the battle – Man of Steel won the war
Superman 2025 made smarter money moves, but Man of Steel still stands taller in the long run. Profit margins may win a battle, but home video, licensing, and timing made Snyder’s film the real financial heavyweight.
James Gunn Gave Us Superman. It’s Time to Give Us Closure.
Superman’s box office win marks a new beginning for DC Studios, but it’s also the perfect moment to right some old wrongs. The Ayer Cut, the Schumacher Cut, and Batgirl are all finished or nearly done — and fans deserve to see them. In a world where audiences are used to getting burned, offering closure would be a rare and powerful move.
The Rock Tried to Hijack the DC Universe — And Lost
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thought Black Adam would be his ticket to running the DC Universe — complete with Henry Cavill, power lunches, and a potential executive role for his producing partner. But when the global box office fell short, Warner Bros. passed the baton to James Gunn, ending one of the boldest behind-the-scenes plays in franchise history.
Why Superman Needs to Fly Higher Than Just Ticket Sales
Superman (2025) isn’t just a reboot—it’s a stress test for the entire future of the DC Universe. With massive expectations, polarizing fan reactions, and sky-high financial pressure, the film needs to be more than just a box office hit. From inflated comparisons to Man of Steel to the unexpected merchandising push behind Krypto the Superdog, this post dives into why the movie’s real battle isn’t just on the screen—it’s for the survival of a franchise.
James Gunn’s Superman Might Be Too Silly to Survive
James Gunn’s Superman (2025) might look bright and nostalgic, but underneath the Silver Age aesthetics and sci-fi polish, there’s a troubling lack of grounding. As a Xennial raised on sincerity and spectacle, I want this movie to work—but so far, it just feels like cosplay with a budget.
Spielberg Won’t Retire, Superman Feels Off, and Villeneuve Gets Dragged | HWAD 06.29.25
It’s another loaded episode of Hollywood After Dark, and this one’s got range—from living legends refusing to quit to billion-dollar franchises fumbling their tone. Here’s a breakdown of everything we covered in the June 29th episode: Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker Headcanon Hits HardNearly eight years after The Last Jedi, Mark Hamill is still having to … Continue reading Spielberg Won’t Retire, Superman Feels Off, and Villeneuve Gets Dragged | HWAD 06.29.25
The Batman Part II Script Is Done—and That’s Bad for Superman
Superman is supposed to relaunch the DC Universe, but Matt Reeves just handed in his Batman Part II script—and suddenly all eyes are on Gotham again. With The Penguin thriving on HBO Max and Superman marketing falling flat, DC may be watching its flagship hero get overshadowed before he even gets off the ground.
James Gunn and Kevin Feige Are Rebooting Their Childhoods
Superman and Fantastic Four are embracing Silver Age nostalgia, but for who? With flying dogs, surprise babies, and '60s throwback vibes, it feels less like a revival and more like two Gen-X creatives working through a midlife crisis—dragging audiences into a version of comic book history they may not even want.
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