James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe has the benefit of hindsight. Several cinematic universes have already come and gone, allowing the creative co-chairs to study the mistakes of DC and Marvel.
There’s a lot to learn. The MCU is an undeniable success, but after 15 years and nearly 50 chapters in the saga, tuning into every installment has become homework. It’s almost impossible to keep track of every event, but most films and shows — even those that claim to be self-contained — rely on past projects. It’s turned the whole exercise into a chore, a grievance DC is determined to avoid.
