James Gunn has officially confirmed that the upcoming animated series Mister Miracle is part of the DC Universe (DCU) canon, signaling the arrival of key characters from the comics, including the supervillain Darkseid. This revelation clarifies that the storylines and characters in the show will directly connect with the larger DCU continuity.
The Animated Mister Miracle Series and Its Canon Status
The upcoming show will focus on Scott Free, known as Mister Miracle, who in the comics is the son of Highfather, the ruler of New Genesis. After being adopted and raised by Darkseid on Apokolips, Scott eventually escapes to Earth to assume the role of Mister Miracle. When a fan questioned Gunn on social media about whether this series would be considered DCU canon, Gunn replied with a clear affirmative.
Comic book writer Tom King is attached as the showrunner overseeing this project, although voice casting for Scott Free and Big Barda, his love interest, has not been announced yet.
Darkseid’s Future Role in the DC Universe
Darkseid, a major villain in the DC Universe, was portrayed by Ray Porter in the live-action DCEU film Zack Snyder‘s Justice League, where his primary goal was to secure the Anti-Life Equation, a force that could eradicate free will and hope across the multiverse. Despite Darkseid’s prominence, Gunn has indicated that the animated version may be the only appearance of the villain in the DCU for the time being. If Darkseid does cross over into live-action, his role is unlikely to be significant.
“Aspects of Darkseid and Thanos are obviously very similar,”
James Gunn said last year.
“They look very similar, and because of that, I think that to give you probably more of an answer than you expected, using Darkseid as the big bad right now is not necessarily the thing, for a lot of reasons.”
Context and What to Expect Going Forward
The Mister Miracle animated series currently does not have a confirmed release date. Fans awaiting the show can meanwhile follow other DCU projects under the Chapter One lineup, which continues to expand the universe with fresh movies and TV series.
James Gunn’s confirmation that his Mister Miracle project is DCU canon demonstrates the broader efforts to enrich the universe with diverse storytelling and characters, blending animated offerings with live-action narratives. This approach helps maintain continuity and engagement across different formats while hinting that the larger conflict involving Darkseid may develop gradually.
