James Gunn Reveals His Favourite DC Project—And No One Knows What It Is Yet

The DC Studios boss hints at a mysterious new project that's still under wraps—and it's the one he's most excited about.

Sneha Kashyap June 20, 2025Last Updated: June 20, 2025

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Los Angeles, June 20: James Gunn is busy—like, can’t-find-his-phone-under-a-stack-of-scripts busy. Between polishing the final touches on his new Superman film (flying into theatres July 11), wrapping up Peacemaker Season 2 for an August drop, and steering the moody mystery vibes of the Lanterns HBO series, you’d think the man would be out of creative steam. Think again.

James Gunn Has a Secret — And It’s His Favorite

In a chat with Variety, Gunn let slip the kind of nugget that sends fandoms spiraling into conspiracy charts: his favourite DC project hasn’t been announced at all. Not teased, not hinted, not Reddit-leaked. Zip. Nada.

“This thing… I didn’t even include it in the initial DCU pitch to Zaslav,” Gunn admitted, name-dropping Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav like it’s brunch talk. Why the secrecy? Because the idea, according to Gunn, is just that easy to rip off. “I felt like it was too easy to rip off by another company,” he said. Translation: this one’s fresh, bold, and ripe for imitation if it leaks too early.

Gunn’s exact words? “My favourite thing has not been announced at all.” Cue the internet sleuths.

He Might Direct It. Probably. Maybe. Yeah, Probably.

Gunn has always played coy when it comes to directing—he rarely signs on until the script is airtight. But when asked if he’ll get behind the camera for this mystery project, his answer was a classic Gunnism: “Probably… to be totally realistic. Yes, probably.”

In other words: mark your calendars, we’ve got a potential Gunn-directed curveball coming.

Elseworlds, But Make It a Masterpiece

There’s more. Gunn dropped another bombshell: a “very, very, very famous” actor pitched him an Elseworlds-style project. That’s DC’s multiverse sandbox for one-off, alternate reality stories—think Joker or The Batman. The catch? Gunn told the actor he’d only do it if the script was a “masterpiece.”

Oof. No pressure.

“He’s still working on it,” Gunn said, throwing the actor a lifeline. “Masterpiece might be pushing it, but it’s got to be really great.” Somewhere in Hollywood, one A-lister is stress-writing a third-act twist.

So, What Is Coming Soon?

Gunn’s known for juggling plates like a circus act—Superman is done and dusted, Peacemaker 2 is nearly here, and Lanterns is halfway through filming. Add to that a confirmed Clayface movie (with Tom Rhys Harries stepping into the gooey, shape-shifting shoes), and you’ve got a universe expanding faster than you can say “Bat-Fleck.”

He also teased another pet passion: a TV show that’s his “favourite thing in all of this.” Yeah, another one. Because apparently James Gunn has more favourites than your Spotify Wrapped.

Oh, and he’s writing another movie script on the side—because why not?

DC’s Roadmap Is Stacked, But Gunn’s Playing the Long Game

Let’s be real—Gunn’s DC slate already looks like a Comic-Con dream board. There’s Supergirl (reportedly wrapped and on track for 2026), a second Batman franchise brewing under the Brave and the Bold banner (separate from Pattinson’s broody Elseworlds take), and now at least two secret projects brewing in the writer-director’s lab.

But Gunn’s careful not to oversell too soon. His whole vibe right now? Underpromise, overdeliver. He’s not just throwing spaghetti at the wall. He’s simmering the sauce, taste-testing every frame, and waiting until it’s just spicy enough to serve.

Fan Theories Incoming in 3…2…1

Naturally, the internet is already going full Pepe Silvia trying to decode this unnamed “favourite” project. Green Arrow reboot? Lobo live-action chaos? A surprise sequel to The Suicide Squad? Gunn’s not telling—and honestly, it’s more fun that way.

One thing’s for sure: when James Gunn says his favourite DC thing is still under wraps, it’s not just hype. It’s a promise that the next wave of DC storytelling might be even wilder than what’s already on the slate.

So buckle up. This isn’t just a cinematic universe—it’s Gunn’s multiverse now.

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Sneha Kashyap

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Sneha Kashyap is a Reporting Fellow at Hindustan Herald, specializing in the vibrant world of entertainment and contemporary lifestyle trends. A student at GGSIPU, Delhi, Sneha brings a fresh perspective and a keen eye for cultural narratives to her daily reporting. She is dedicated to exploring the latest in film, music, fashion, and social phenomena, offering readers insightful and engaging content.