James Gunn Officially Comments on the Status of DCU’s Batman and Flash

James Gunn, the boss of DC Studios, has been active on the social media platform Threads, responding to fan inquiries about the state of DC's cinematic universe. A recent fan query about Batman's suit led Gunn to reveal that the suit design is still in development, which suggests a significant delay in the character's appearance. While Bruce Wayne might make a cameo in the upcoming Man of Tomorrow, a definitive suit design could be a ways off.

Regarding the Flash, Wally West, Gunn's response was cryptic. "Who knows?" he said when asked about West's current status in the DCU. This evasiveness has led some fans to question if Gunn is deliberately dodging the question. However, given West's popularity, it seems unlikely that he won't eventually appear in the DC Universe.

Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to 2025's Superman, is set to bring back several familiar faces, including Xolo Maridueña playing Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. While Maridueña's return may imply the film is considered part of the new DC Universe, Gunn clarified that it doesn't necessarily mean the movie is canon. He also pointed out that 2022's Black Adam, a previous DC film, is not canon either.

As Gunn currently has no projects lined up, fans are speculating about his next direction, though a live-action Teen Titans movie is unlikely to be his next venture.