Gunn Says DCU Stories Should Stand on Their Own

James Gunn says DC Universe films should tell complete stories on their own, even as some characters and plotlines continue across projects. The DC Studios co-chief said audiences should watch Clayface as a horror film in its own right, rather than primarily as a source of clues about a future crossover. In remarks on Threads, Gunn described the DCU as an alternate universe where storytellers can enter at different points and tell individual stories. He said he dislikes the idea that a project matters only if it leads to another one. His comments respond to questions about how the franchise’s films and series will connect. Gunn said the approach does not mean abandoning continuity. The Superman storyline will continue from Superman into Man of Tomorrow and beyond, he said, with characters introduced in other DCU projects also appearing in that storyline. But he said those other projects are not meant to exist solely to set it up. That distinction is central to how Gunn says he wants the franchise to work: stories can share a universe without requiring each film or series to serve as preparation for a later release. He has encouraged viewers to approach Clayface for its horror...