Chapter 1 of the new DCU may have introduced problems that the MCU tried to avoid early on. James Gunn unveiled a new list of DCU projects on January 31, 2023, proving that he and Peter Safran plan to completely revive DC Studios after years of criticism over previous DCEU projects. share superhero world. The new DCU will have many changes under the supervision of Gunn and Safran. The main actors will be replaced, and there will be major tone changes to the movie and manga adaptations. For all the excitement about DCU’s new direction, it also raises some big questions.
In his announcement, Gunn revealed ten new projects in development at DC Studios, with a reset of the DC universe in 2023 and a new era beginning in 2025. speed. Superman: Legacy And brave and daring will provide the new Superman and Batman DCU, while other projects include authorization, biological commandoAnd booster money will try a completely different tone and genre than what DC audiences may be used to. While the DCU and MCU are often seen as rivals, Gunn’s work on both series taught him valuable lessons as he developed the new DCU.
DCU is more diverse than MCU
Released by Marvel Studios in 2008 Iron Man launched the profitable Marvel Cinematic Universe, but in the years since, Marvel Studios has come under some scrutiny for following a tried-and-true formula in its projects. Up until recently, projects in the MCU had all had a similar comedic tone and weren’t really that far from the proverbial success. It is only related to projects such as comedies Thor: Ragnarokold horror inspiration werewolf nightand more role-oriented black Panther MCU has been expanded into different types. Gunn’s new vehicle for DCU Chapter 1 seems to have avoided this problem.
Chapter 1 of the DCU, titled “Gods and Monsters,” covers a more diverse set of projects from the start, and Gunn doesn’t seem to mind the challenges of developing multiple projects with different tones. together. Supergirl: Woman of tomorrow And swamp thing There will be similar darker tones booster moneyit is known “A comedy through and through.” paradise lost Inspired by HBO Game of ThronesAnd lantern will see hal jordan and john Stewart true detectivemysterious style. This extreme diversity in the DCU can be a great plan, but it can also be extremely risky.
Why does audio diversity in DCU cause problems
The fact that no two entries in the new DCU appear to share the same type could cause serious problems for future DCU development. It took many years for Marvel Studios to develop a solid enough formula for them to feel able to venture into new genres. While recent testing has been fueled by the new stories it tells, the MCU has come under scrutiny in recent years due to perceived lack of connectivity in the MCU’s Phase 4 projects.
DCU is risking similar criticism for including too many seemingly unrelated entries. This is especially true since Gunn hasn’t even offered a definitive end to the first era of the new DCU. This means that audiences won’t know where the story will end up, which has been a major criticism of recent MCU projects, although it’s part of the fun of experiencing the intricacies of a movie. common universe like MCU or DCU. The very different tone of DCU’s upcoming projects could mean that audiences may not have a clear idea of the full story for years to come.
DCU’s genre dance could be its secret weapon
While the genre-hopping nature of DCU Chapter 1 can be a risk, there are some huge upsides, especially given the darker tones of previous DC projects, and most of them received poor reception. Mixing the genre and tone of upcoming projects, and moving on to new untold stories in live-action, could be the perfect choice going into the future, especially as Marvel Studios is experimenting with MCU. That’s not to say the two franchises are competing, but DCU needs to stay fresh to succeed in a sea of MCU content.
James Gunn and Peter Safran are working on their new plans for the DCU, and although it will be some time before audiences really see those plans come to fruition, DC’s upcoming projects are in 2023. Will announce future storylines. While Chapter 1 of the DCU draws on a variety of genres, the Elseworlds project will continue to evolve outside of the main continuum, which will also further experiment with genre and form. Only time will tell whether this direction of DCU really works or not. favor, from Superman: Legacy 2025.