James Gunn has sparked speculation across the DC fandom. In a recent Entertainment Weekly interview, the DC Studios co-head revealed something surprising. Gunn’s favorite DCU project hasn’t been announced yet. According to him, it’s simply too easy to copy.
Why Gunn’s Favorite DCU Project Was Left Out of the Big Reveal
While fans already know about Superman, Peacemaker Season 2, and Lanterns, Gunn held back one special project during the DCU’s initial announcement. This wasn’t a mistake — it was strategic.
“My favorite thing has not been announced at all,” Gunn said. “There was one thing that I knew about from the very beginning, that when I pitched to David Zaslav what the DCU would be, I pitched to him, but we did not announce in that first meeting because I felt like it was too easy to rip off by another company.”
He also revealed he’s writing the project and will probably direct it:
“I always leave saying I’m going to direct something till I’m actually done with the screenplay… but it’s probably what I will direct. Yes, probably.”
An Elseworlds Movie That Must Be a Masterpiece
In addition to Gunn’s favorite DC project, he also discussed an Elseworlds film pitched by a well-known actor. However, Gunn has one condition — it must be a “masterpiece.”
“I said, ‘If it’s a masterpiece, I’ll make it, but it has to be a masterpiece.’ And he is like, ‘I don’t know if it’s a masterpiece.’ He got all funny. He’s still working on it, though.”
Though we don’t know the actor’s identity, Gunn’s standards make it clear that quality always comes first.
Gunn’s Favorite DCU Project Might Also Be a Secret TV Series
Besides the mystery film, Gunn teased a completely unannounced TV show — and says it might be his true favorite in the entire DCU slate:
“Then there’s another TV show that’s my favorite thing in all of this, that is hopefully getting made soon.”
This leaves fans wondering: Is the movie his favorite? Or is it the series? Either way, both remain top secret — and that only builds more intrigue.
Here’s What’s Official in the DCU So Far
While Gunn’s favorite DCU project remains under wraps, here’s what we do know is in production:
- Superman – Premieres July 11, 2025
- Peacemaker Season 2 – Debuts August 2025
- Lanterns (HBO Max series) – Currently filming
- Clayface movie – In development
- Superman sequel – Early planning
- Wonder Woman reboot – In early stages
- Booster Gold, Supergirl, The Authority – Announced, pending updates
Even with this promising lineup, it’s clear Gunn’s most exciting creation is the one we haven’t seen.
Fan Theories About the Secret Project
Naturally, speculation is running wild. Fans have started guessing what Gunn’s favorite DC project could be:
Movie Possibilities:
- Kingdom Come
- The Spectre
- Lobo
TV Series Guesses:
- Zatanna
- The Question
- Deadman
Until official word comes, everything is rumor — but Gunn’s passion says it all. Whatever it is, it’s likely to reshape the DCU in a major way.
By keeping Gunn’s favorite DCU project secret, James Gunn is doing more than building hype — he’s safeguarding originality. That tells us the project isn’t just exciting — it’s potentially game-changing.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on DCU’s upcoming projects, and subscribe to DC Updates’ YouTube channel.