James Gunn Addresses DCU and Batman 2 Controversies

James Gunn has addressed multiple fan controversies as DC Studios moves ahead with major releases. He defended the slow development of Matt Reeves' The Batman 2, confirming its 2027 release with Robert Pattinson returning and clarifying it remains outside the main DC Universe. Regarding the upcoming Superman film, Gunn explained that a criticized flying scene from promotional material was an unfinished visual effects shot mistakenly included in a TV spot, and it will not appear in the final movie, which is set for release in July 2025. Gunn emphasized his commitment to authenticity in filmmaking and urged collaborators to disregard online negativity. He also downplayed the impact of a failed online review-bombing campaign against Superman, noting that subreddit moderators do not endorse such tactics. Gunn continues to interact with fans but has reduced his engagement in response to increased negativity.