Darkseid will not be appearing as the next major villain in the new DC Universe, according to James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios. He shared this insight during an interview on the latest episode of the ScreenCrush Crossover Universe podcast, explaining the reasons behind this direction.
Why Darkseid Is Not Featured as the Next Big Threat
James Gunn noted that using Darkseid as the primary antagonist at this point is not the best choice for the DC Universe. He emphasized,
“Using Darkseid as the big bad right now is not necessarily the thing,”
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios. He further clarified,
“For a lot of reasons: Because Zack [Snyder] did it so cool in his way. And because [of] Thanos in Marvel.”
This reflects a desire to differentiate DC’s direction from previous portrayals and avoid repetition given Marvel’s use of a similar villain.
Insights on Upcoming DC Projects and Storylines
In addition to discussing Darkseid, Gunn addressed various elements shaping the future of the DC Universe. He spoke about the multiverse concept, the conclusion of Season 2 of Peacemaker, and how these will lay the groundwork for upcoming stories. Gunn also expressed enthusiasm about the Salvation Run comics and his own take on the narrative. Notably, he revealed that the pilot script for the forthcoming Mr. Miracle TV show is completed and awaiting his review.
Connecting with Fans Through Exclusive Interviews and Content
The full interview with James Gunn is available for viewers interested in learning more about DC’s evolving storylines. ScreenCrush’s YouTube channel offers additional videos covering topics such as the Season 2 finale of Peacemaker, important moments in Batman mythology, and Easter eggs hidden in the new season’s premiere. Both seasons of Peacemaker can be streamed on HBO Max, allowing fans to catch up ahead of future developments in the DC Universe.
