James Gunn hits back at 'what's the DCU building towards?': Clayface doesn't have to set anything up
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
DC Studios boss James Gunn has hit back on Threads at fans asking what his DCU is 'building towards', calling it 'just an alternate universe' where any story can stand on its own, the way Star Wars has worked for 50 years. He says there are still links, with the Superman saga running on into next year's Man of Tomorrow. But he wants people to see Clayface 'because it's a great, fun horror movie unto itself, not because of where else Clayface will show up three movies from now'.
Standalone superhero films, or should everything lead to a big team-up?
How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 89 (Rock solid). Status: Confirmed. Official: James Gunn's own posts on Threads.
The films
- Clayface (2026): Spore Score 71, The Pros 66 vs The Punters 81
- Superman (2025): Spore Score 75, The Pros 77 vs The Punters 71
Sources
- Variety: James Gunn Defends DCU's Individual Stories Like 'Clayface' (25 October 2026)
- Deadline: James Gunn Claps Back At Critics Of Continuity In His DCU (26 October 2026)
- Screen Rant: James Gunn Reveals How Clayface Fits Into The DCU's Future (25 October 2026)
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