James Gunn, R-Rated and DC Comics

James Gunn teases Peacemaker season 2, Lanterns, and his next DC project
The new DC Universe (DCU) from James Gunn and Peter Safran will begin next month with the arrival of the animated TV series Creature Commandos. The DCU is nearly a complete reset from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU),
James Gunn On Future Of R-Rated Films From DC Studios: “Whatever Is Worthy Of The Story, That’s What We’re Going To Do”
James Gunn is not discarding making R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story merits it. As Gunn and Peter Safran build their version of the DC Universe, the filmmakers are not shying away from continuing to take risks in their storytelling.
James Gunn Says Multiple R-Rated Projects Are in the Works at DC; All Are Based on "Good, Authentic Stories"
If it were anyone else in James Gunn ’s shoes as head of DC, along with his working partner Peter Safran , fans might be worried. The comic book studio has had its lows, speckled with high points over the years,
James Gunn Confirms R-Rated DCU Movies, Emphasizes Story Over MPA Rating
While it took the Marvel Cinematic Universe 16 years to release an R-rated movie, DC fans won’t have to wait as long. Almost two full years after DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled the studio’s opening film and television slate,
James Gunn Says "Almost All" Of PEACEMAKER Season 1 IS DCU Canon... With One Exception
James Gunn has now clarified comments he made earlier this year about the first season of Peacemaker not being part of the new DCU's
James Gunn reveals his decision on R-rated DC films in future
James Gunn is going to go R-rated whenever it's needed in the DC Universe.Gunn has confirmed that he is open to creating R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story calls for it. As Gunn and
Superman Director James Gunn Confirms Movie Has Already Had a Screening
DCU’s Superman premieres in the US on July 11, 2025, and there is already huge buzz around the movie. Recently, James Gunn, the director of the movie and co-head of the DCU, confirmed that he hosted a special screening of Superman.
James Gunn's Choices Of What To Reboot In DC Are Concerning And Confusing
Is James Gunn really keeping things from the DCEU cannon to the DCU that make financial and narrative sense, or are his motivations really something else?
DC Studios head James Gunn teases next movie after Superman
DC co-CEO James Gunn has about "four different things that [he] could do" after 'Superman', and teased the studio is looking to produce more R-rated projects.
James Gunn says "more than one" potentially R-rated DC projects are currently in the works: "Whatever is worthy of the story"
James Gunn says there may be more R-rated projects on the way as part of the new DCU slate. "It's not about testing out to see if this thing works. It's just about telling a story. If a story is going to be R-rated,
James Gunn explains that R-rated movies are not off-limits in the DCU if it’s worth it to the story
James Gunn's career has no shortage of adult-oriented films in his career and he is not shying away from the R-rating at the new DCU universe.
James Gunn further confuses fans with new DCU canon, laughs at Snyder's Justice League
Director James Gunn continues to confuse fans about the canon of the new DCU, laughing at Zack Snyder's Justice League.
‘Almost All’ Of Peacemaker Is Canon In The DC Universe, But I’m So Pleased To Hear James Gunn Share The ‘Exception’ That Will Be Dealt With In Season 2
M ost of the upcoming DC movies and upcoming DC TV shows will take place in the DC Universe, the new shared continuity that’s ...
James Gunn on Creature Commandos and Killing Nazis in His New DC Universe
With the animated series Creature Commandos gearing up for a December 5 debut on Max, James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DCU ...
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Opinion: Sooner Rather Than Later, Matt Reeves Will Be Out And Every DC IP Will Belong To James Gunn Wholesale – But That Won’t Solve Anything
James Gunn runs things at DC Studios and may keep consolidating power, but what does that mean for Matt Reeves, Batman, and ...
Frank Grillo Reveals How His DC Role Is Different From Marvel
Frank Grillo, who will be making his DC Universe debut with Creature Commandos, has come out to highlight how portraying Rick ...
Will DC Studios End The Batman Universe After Part 2?
The Penguin Finale has fans Matt Reeves’ The Batman Universe on high, ready for the arrival of The Batman: Part II in 2026.