With the birth of the DCU, dedicated Zack Snyder Fans have expressed frustration at the prospect of not seeing the Snyderverse complete, but that doesn’t mean that. James Gunn‘s DCUs don’t provide exactly what they need.Since the release of Zack Snyder man of steel In 2013, the DCEU promised to make superhero movies darker and gritty than those offered by competitors such as Marvel Studios. This approach was then followed up by Snyder’s approach. batman v superman In 2016, two of the world’s most famous heroes faced off, revealing their anger and desire for revenge and dominance. This glimpse of a sensational hero with god-like powers was a hallmark of his DCEU that Snyder was building.
Zack Snyder’s vision for the DCU was cut short
However, in 2017, after Snyder experienced a personal tragedy and had to step away from the Justice League films, Joss Whedonof buffy the vampire slayer and the avengers The result was a confusing film that struggled to convey a coherent message, and a reshoot to essentially change the entire film. spawned a disgruntled cast who were called out repeatedly to . This turnaround by Warner Bros. executives seemed to spell the end of the Snyderverse. Despite calls for the director to revive his cut, it wasn’t until nearly four years later in his 2021 that Snyder’s cut was actually released. And even that was largely due to the Covid pandemic delaying other productions. So Snyder was allowed to complete his vision and release an extended version to stream on HBO Max. This, of course, renewed Snyder’s fan interest and desire to see his vision for the DCEU completed.
The Snyderverse will probably never be completed
Unfortunately, the chances of the Snyderverse being completed are limited to James Gunn and Peter Saffron has officially revealed some visions for DCU’s first chapter, ‘Gods and Monsters’. This new direction isn’t exactly what Snyderfans envisioned, but it could be exactly what they’re looking for. Saffron has a long history of making movies in Hollywood, many of them in the horror and superhero genres.movies like annabelle, magic trick, Suicide Squadand peacemaker make up just a fraction of his extensive resume. Similarly, Gunn has written, directed and produced many films in similar areas such as; slither, wonderful, bright burnand peacemakerA quick look at their resumes reveals that both Saffron and Gunn never shy away from gritty, dark stories, applying these elements to their storytelling and the rest of DCU being a natural progression for the pair. It seems to be
DCU is in safe hands
DC fans worried that the DCU will end up looking too much like the MCU will recognize how Gunn and Saffron intend to build connected stories, with clear promise and direction for the future of the DCU should. James Gunn focuses primarily on stories, not on which characters can attract a large audience or how they can capitalize on the popularity of the likes of Snyderverse, seamlessly interconnecting Rather than focusing on a massive crossover film, the entire slate will feature cameos from other films within the DCU, and this connection extends beyond movies and TV shows. It extends to video games and animation.
Different genres of stories are explored. first release, Superman: Legacypromises to be a film about hope and kindness, the fundamental aspects of the title character. Swamp Thing and authority It must be much darker. Safran and Gunn clearly intend to bring to life a diverse and complete universe that includes many of the elements people loved in the Snyderverse while working across genres, as seen in the MCU. This versatility and co-director track record means that his upcoming slate of DCU films will tick many boxes for fans of his previous DC projects, and their passion for superheroes and horror elements will influence the future of cinema. almost guaranteed to give DCUs.
Snyder Bros. Don’t lose hope
Snyderbros may be hesitant to let go of Snyder’s vision, but when these projects are released and allow Gun and Saffron to explore their vision of a connected universe, much of what Snyder promised will come true. may occur. will not be exactly the same as InjusticeInspired by Nightmare, where heroes like Batman and The Flash battle villains like the Joker to overthrow a runaway Superman. But that’s the case with ultra-violent superteams like The Authority, who are willing to cross as many lines as necessary to get the job done, so there will certainly be some violent clashes. Into, the Creature Commandos are a team of folklore monsters and creatures that saw the origins of World War II in the comics, how this supernatural team came together, and their mission in the DCU aptly. It can get dark. It can be quirky.
Ultimately, the already-announced slate of different movies and shows certainly mirrors their previous work, along with Gunn and Saffron’s proven track record. Suicide Squad It earned an R rating thanks to its heavy use of violence, gore, and intense scenes. As much as the Suicide Squad A team included quirky moments such as the entire team being wiped out before the title screen, it balances these moments with humor to keep viewers from getting bored with the gritty This does nothing to lessen the impact of the more grueling scenes and ultimately gives us a more rounded and balanced film. Nothing is lacking if you can’t complete the Zack Snyder story, but you can achieve better results overall thanks to the vision and experience of some very talented people. Veterans James Gunn and Peter Safran.
