James Gunnthe architect behind the new era of the DC Universe, is carefully moving the pieces after the resounding end of the DCEU. With a revamped Superman confirmed and Batman biding his time, the question that arises is: what will happen to the other heroes?
Among these DC heroes that the public expects is Flasha character that is still on pause in the plans of the creative director of DC Studios. In a recent publication on Threads, Gunn spoke about the future of the Scarlet Speedster in the DCU and made clear a golden rule that is being taken into account to create this new reboot.
“There is no DCU project that goes ahead without a fully finished script,” the director wrote. “While some films, like the upcoming Clayface, are already in active development thanks to their polished scripts, plans for The Flash are currently on hold.”
The philosophy of Gunn It is clear: there is no room for improvisation here. After the failure at the box office and the mixed reviews of The Flash 2023, the director is in no rush to return the racer to theaters. According to him, “he needs to spend more time with Flash.”
Does this mean that Flash is he offside? Not at all, in fact, the fact that the name has appeared is a good sign for fans of the hero. Gunnalways with an ace up his sleeve, announced: “The classic Flash villain, Gorilla Grodd, has already made an appearance in Creature Commandos, and it is likely that Flash will also be referenced in DCU projects that are in active development” .
In other words, Flash He won't be racing across the big screen anytime soon but his legacy will live on as DC calmly builds a universe that prioritizes quality over speed. The goal is clear: create stories that can shine on their own, leaving behind forced connections and haste. James Gunn is playing the long game and the public will have to wait to see if this approach will bear the fruits it promises.
