DC Studios co-head James Gunn has defended his decision to focus on some of the company’s more “niche” characters as he develops a slate of movies and TV shows. The filmmaker responded to a user on the social media platform Threads,

Months after it was reported that DC was eyeing a Bane and Deathstroke-fronted movie, Gunn confirmed that the classic villain will be a part of his vision for the cinematic universe. Specifically, a fan asked on Threads if he had ideas for how Deathstroke would work in the DCU, and if there were plans for him. Gunn's answer can be found below:

James Gunn is not discarding making R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story merits it. As Gunn and Peter Safran build their version of the DC Universe, the filmmakers are not shying away from continuing to take risks in their storytelling.

James Gunn provided disappointing news for families as he revealed that he is open to creating R-rated movies for the DC Universe.

Daniel Craig may not be James Bond anymore but he could be getting back to those heroic ways. The Knives Out star is said to be in talks to reunite with director Luca Guadagnino to make a film for DC Studios, Sgt. Rock.

James Gunn has shared some new insights about the DCU. Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU officially kicks off next month with the animated Creature Commandos series. Following that, Gunn’s Superman movie will be released in 2025 and a second season of Peacemaker is planned after that.

Superman director James Gunn teased the next DCU movie he'll direct and how he will make his choice on which project to helm for the franchise.