James Gunn Teases Possibility His DCU Superman Already Knows About Batman

Based on a social media exchange, the article speculates that the DCU's new Superman may already know Batman when his movie begins. When asked on Threads if Superman would be the first superhero in his new universe, DC Studios co-head James Gunn replied, "Are we just supposed to believe that Superman is the only superhero on Earth?"

The article interprets this comment as a strong hint that the DCU will start as a "lived-in" world already populated with heroes. This could mean that Superman and Batman have a pre-existing relationship, which would be a major departure from past film adaptations (like Batman v Superman) where their first meeting is a central plot point.

This idea is further supported by the confirmed casting of other heroes like Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and a Green Lantern in the upcoming Superman film. Ultimately, the tease suggests Gunn is building a universe with established histories, skipping the need to show every hero's origin and first encounter on screen.

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