James Gunn On Potential Marvel/DC Crossover: "I'd Be Lying To Say We Haven't Discussed It"

James Gunn On Potential Marvel/DC Crossover: "I'd Be Lying To Say We Haven't Discussed It"

Could we actually see an MCU/DCU crossover movie? It seems like something that would only be possible on the page, but DC Studios co-head James Gunn has now confirmed that the idea has been discussed...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 06, 2023 11:04 PM EST
Filed Under: DC Studios

We have seen the heroes and villains of Marvel and DC Comics interact on the page several times over the years, but that sort of universe cross-promotion is something that's always seemed next to impossible in live-action.

However, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has previously said that he'd never rule it out, and recently appointed DC Studios co-head James Gunn has now revealed that the idea has actually been tossed around.

“I’m certain that’s more likely now that I’m in charge [at DC],” the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director tells Empire. “Who knows? That’s many years away, though,” he adds. “I think we have to establish what we’re doing [at DC] first. I would be lying to say that we haven’t discussed it. But all discussions have been very, very light and fun.”

The logistics of a Marvel/DC crossover simply doesn't make much sense - or wouldn't have a few years ago, at least. Though it may still be a hard sell, the introduction of a Multiverse in both the MCU and DCU does open the door to the possibility. 

Both studios actually striking some kind of deal to work together and share their rosters of characters might seem like wishful thinking, but if the right parties want to make it happen, why not? 

Of course, whether it's something fans would even want to see is another matter! 

How would you guys feel about a Marvel/DC crossover? Do you think it's something that could work? Drop us a comment down below.

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cheeseburger
cheeseburger - 4/7/2023, 12:02 AM
Make it happen Gunn
TREE24K
TREE24K - 4/7/2023, 12:14 AM
I think its, inevitable. A natural progression. I feel good that one day, we'll see it.
pitbull76
pitbull76 - 4/7/2023, 3:31 AM
@TREE24K - Agreed people laugh at it happening before it did in the comics.Look at Sony with spider -man and marvel.At the end of the day money is the bottom line so imagine what cross overs would do.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 4/7/2023, 12:16 AM
Marvel goes down. DC goes up. Marvel will beg DC for it.
Fogs
Fogs - 4/7/2023, 4:33 AM
@vectorsigma - lol, bet you dream about it and wake up all wet.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 4/7/2023, 8:34 AM
@Fogs - yeah, ill bet your life that i dont 👍
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 4/7/2023, 1:49 PM
@vectorsigma - I'd bet my life you do
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 4/7/2023, 12:17 AM
A creatively bankrupt idea that’s the cinematic equivalent of a child smashing all his toys together.
SorceresSupreme
SorceresSupreme - 4/7/2023, 12:35 AM
@PlusUltra - Yes, I think any concept or theme that they come up with to make this happen, will look primarily as fan-service, and that's what made NWH so insufferable.
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 4/7/2023, 1:17 AM
@PlusUltra - Tell that to Universal, who pioneered it with Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man in 1943.
Toonstrack
Toonstrack - 4/7/2023, 1:20 AM
@PlusUltra - An awesome endeavor that if even decent, would do a guaranteed 2 billion dollars and create an unforgettable memorable for untold millions of young fans and old fans alike**

Fixed to not be cynical and negative
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 4/7/2023, 2:30 AM
@FlixMentallo21 - How’s that going for them? They haven’t had any success with that character since, no?
ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 4/7/2023, 2:39 AM
@FlixMentallo21 - universal is a single entity with its own in house IP universe, no other company or its brands were involved. There is no parallel
pitbull76
pitbull76 - 4/7/2023, 3:32 AM
@PlusUltra - Ya and imagine if they ever did it with the source material the comics.
dracula
dracula - 4/7/2023, 12:24 AM
Dont

The dcu needs time to build itself back up

The mcu characters people would really care about seeing the justice league interact with are all gone now
Fogs
Fogs - 4/7/2023, 4:36 AM
@dracula - Precisely. If the previous DC wasn't that mess and Caps / Stark were still around it would be the perfect timing with The Flash storyline and all.

It could even work alongside Secret Wars cause I have a feeling we'll see Steve and Stark there.
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/7/2023, 4:58 AM
@dracula - spot on.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/7/2023, 5:23 AM
@dracula - Build up a post-Flashpoint DCU until you have all the classic characters and build up a post-Secret Wars MCU until you have all your classic characters back and then crossover.
Starfox
Starfox - 4/7/2023, 12:43 AM
Would be insane considering we’ve already had so many innuendos
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 4/7/2023, 12:43 AM
If they really wanna go that route, it should be a trilogy with marvel winning first since they dominate the box office right now. DC wins round two and the third will be them working together to stop whoever is behind it.
Fogs
Fogs - 4/7/2023, 4:36 AM
@Mrtoke - classic
Spawnnn
Spawnnn - 4/7/2023, 12:46 AM
Probably will happen at the end of the CBM era. The last straw to make a buck.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/7/2023, 5:29 AM
@Spawnnn - But it should be the opposite. It should be the peak of superhero cinema debauchery that we all look back on and recognise as the high point.

Like how we're all starting to see Infinity War/Endgame. If things keep going downhill, then that will be remembered as the peak.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/7/2023, 12:56 AM


Dang....

I was pretty sure I was already blind drunk before I read that.

#YeahRightdumba$$

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