# James Gunn Calls Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman the DCU’s ‘Diamond Characters,’ Says Krypto, John Stewart and Peacemaker Could ‘Turn Into Diamonds’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/james-gunn-calls-batman-superman-and-wonder-woman-the-dcus-diamond-characters-says-krypto-john-stewart-and-peacemaker-could-turn-into-diamonds/
- Published: 2026-10-29T03:53:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T04:23:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/james-gunn-batman-superman-wonder-woman-dcu-1236933827/
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment

## Key points

- Gunn says the DCU plan is broader than one connected storyline.
- Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are its “diamond characters”.
- Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for July 2027.

## Summary

James Gunn says the DC Universe plan covers more than an eight to ten-year storyline: it also aims to develop major heroes and give smaller characters the chance to become prominent. His comments clarify that DC films can stand alone while some contribute to a wider narrative, a distinction relevant to criticism that the franchise should build towards a crossover.

Gunn named Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman as DC’s “diamond characters”, and Krypto, John Stewart and Peacemaker as characters who could become “diamonds”. He said the plan also includes creative freedom for filmmakers and stories with different tones and ratings. Gunn compared DC’s approach to Star Wars and said his next film, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, is due in cinemas on 9 July 2027.

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