James Gunn confirms Batman and Superman’s ages in the new DC Universe

Gunn further expressed his interest in introducing a villain that fans will not easily condemn. In his words, "We want to take it away from 'good guy versus bad guy.' There are almost saintly people [in the DC Universe]; Superman is among them. There are really terrible villains like Gorilla Grodd or Joker. And then there is everybody in-between, so there are all these shades of gray of these different character types which allow us to tell more complex stories."

At the moment, DC Studios hasn't confirmed who will portray Kent in Legacy following Henry Cavill's exit. However, Gunn, who is also developing the script, stated that the film's casting will begin only when the script is close to completion, as is characteristic of his projects.

Likewise, Gunn revealed that the Batman film, which is titled The Brave and the Bold, will feature Batman and Damian, his son with Talia al Ghul, who will make his live-action debut as Robin for the first. Influenced by Grant Morrison's comics, the film will focus on the father and son's attempts to get along while crime-fighting, despite their differences. Safran added that the superhero flick will be more than a father-son show as it will feature other members of Batman's world.

Meanwhile, The Brave and the Bold is not related to Matt Reeves' The Batman, which debuted in 2022. Where the former is a part of the DCU, the latter falls under the DC Elseworlds banner, which includes Joker. The film's sequel, titled The Batman 2, is currently in development and is slated to premiere in 2025.

Gunn and Safran's new DC Universe will begin with Superman: Legacy, which will debut on July 11, 2025. The Brave and the Bold is yet to have a release date.