Summary
James Gunn reveals how the VFX process will be tackled for theDC UniversefilmsSupermanandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The upcoming DC Universe franchise from DC Studios is getting closer to finally launching. Even thoughCreature Commandoswill premiere on Max in December, the DC Universe will get properly started in July 2025 with Gunn’sSupermanfilm inthe Chapter 1, “Gods and Monsters” slate.
As Gunn’sSupermanmovieis currently in post-production, a fan asked onThreadsabout the ongoing struggle for VFX workers in Hollywood when it comes to being overworked and underpaid, which has been an ongoing topic in the world of superhero films, too. Gunn addressed his past work and what that will mean forSupermanandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowwhen it comes to VFX, sharing the following:
If you do some research you’ll see my films have always taken a different approach and I’ve always given my VFX artist-collaborators time to do their jobs properly, and the respect they deserve. And the quality of the VFX in those films is uniformly great because of it (and because my friends at Weta and Framestore and ILM and more are amazingly talented).
This is why we wrapped on Superman a year before release and why they’ve been hard at work on many shots for months before that. This is why we start heartily editing during the shoot. It’s why I prepare so vigorously and why we only shoot finished screenplays. And Supergirl, which I’m not directing, is being handled the same way. I can’t praise the VFX artists that help us create magic enough.
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How James Gunn’s DC Universe Is Already Avoiding Major DCEU Mistakes
Whilethe DCEU movie timelinemay have started out with their VFX work not getting rushed, the end of that franchise only amplified the same issues that are happening across many Hollywood productions right now. Even something likeThe Flashmovie, which had a reported budget of over $200 million dollars and got delayed multiple times, still managed to get a theatrical cut where there was a lot of questionable CGI. In fact, a lot of the DC movies that were released in 2023 seemingly suffered in this department, fromShazam! Fury of the GodstoAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Though Gunn’s main role for DC Studios is co-CEO, his status as a filmmaker allows Warner Bros. Discovery to have someone who is in both worlds. This ensures that other DC movie directors and the post-production teams that work on their films should hopefully be able to have a smooth process after filming is over.
Even other films besidesSupermanandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowthat are coming up, such asThe Brave and The Bold,Swamp Thing, andThe Authority, should benefit from this process being a focus early on. The final products coming out of DC Studios will need to have that foundation in order for the DC Universe to succeed, making things like the quality of VFX on the first films especially important when looking at the bigger picture.
Milly Alcock has been reported to be making her DC Universe debut in theSupermanfilm before starring inSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
WhiletheSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowmovieis expected to start filming at the end of 2024 or early 2025, it will be fascinating to see when the firstSupermantrailer is released, which will give a good indication of DC Studios' post-production process. If Superman looks good already whenever the world gets the first look at the film, it will definitely build confidence in other DC Universe projects. But for now, time will tell how films likeSupermanandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowwill be presented, both from a story, acting, and production perspective.
Superman
Cast
Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
Supergirl
Supergirl will be the second movie in the DC Universe following Superman. The movie is set to follow Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, and will be inspired by the comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely.
