James Gunn has revealed some of the inspiration behind the new DCU. When a fan asked him if some of the animated DC projects inspired his vision for a new DC Universe, he replied that several have a tangible effect on the universe moving forward, includingJustice League Unlimited.Thestate of Gunn’s DC Unionhas been unclear. Surrounded by rumors and speculation, the future slate ofDCfilms is in flux. Gunn has noted that he and Peter Safran are currently trying to iron out the details about future installments in the franchise, so there aren’t any solid plans for fans to know about.RELATED:Dwayne Johnson Releases Statement On Black Adam’s Future In James Gunn’s DC UniverseWhile it’s known that certain actors will not be returning to the roles they once occupied in the DCEU, it’s unknown if Gunn plans to reboot the universe entirely. In a tweet, a fan asked if any of the animated DC shows likeJustice League UnlimitedandYoung Justiceinspired Gunn when planning out the future of the DCU. Although Gunn did not specify which shows would inspire the DCU, he did reply with an affirmative, “Definitely.”
Gunn is known to be receptive to fans. He frequently responds to their queries on his social media and occasionally even responds to negative comments.Gunn recently commented on the hate he’s receivedsince taking over at DC Studios and explained that though it isn’t a great feeling, he’s more concerned about providing a positive future for the DCU.
While Gunn didn’t comment on what shows would inspire his layout of the DCU, it’s easy to see why fans would ask about shows likeJustice League UnlimitedandYoung Justice.Warner Bros. and Amazon may be developing new DC animated content, butJustice League UnlimitedandYoung Justicewere once flagship projects in DC’s animated arsenal.
Both shows focus on the wider DC universe and adapt several characters with various origins. Both shows added their twists to the mythology of the DC Universe. Unfortunately,Justice League Unlimitedwill soon beremoved from HBO Maxas part of a tax write-off incentive, so there’s little time to get reacquainted with the series on the platform.
