James Gunn Confirms Green Arrow Canon Status in Rebooted DCU

James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, confirmed that a follow-up to the successful Superman film is likely the next DC Universe (DCU) movie, potentially releasing in 2027, with plans also progressing for The Batman Part 2 and an unannounced TV series. Gunn remains vague about the exact nature of the Superman sequel but indicated it will involve characters already introduced in the DCU, possibly focusing on the "Super-Family" including Superman and Supergirl. Regarding Green Arrow, Gunn has yet to confirm if the character is canon within the rebooted DCU, despite references made in Peacemaker Season 1; he stated that Green Arrow's existence in the new DCU is uncertain and not currently part of their system. Speculation about Green Arrow's future intensified with rumors around actor Garret Dillahunt possibly portraying him in an upcoming Lanterns show, though Gunn has denied these claims. Gunn emphasized the priority on bigger characters like Batman and Wonder Woman for current DCU projects, suggesting Green Arrow's debut, if it happens, will come later. Overall, while Green Arrow remains a fan-favorite with a strong live-action legacy, his role in the new DCU is still undecided as the franchise focuses on establishing its core heroes.