James Gunn

In an article about the collapse of the DCEU, Superman stares dejectedly at the ground as speech bubbles with criticisms such as "DCU crumbles!" and "ongoing controversy" flock around him.

The Downfall of the DCEU

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

The DC Extended Universe is officially dead. It's time for a postmortem.…

August 3, 2023

In an article about The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, Harley Quinn and King Shark stand against a bright red background.

‘The Suicide Squad’ Is a Bloody Step in the Right Direction for the DCEU

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

James Gunn’s new R-rated action film brings its gore and greatness to the superhero film universe, earning well-deserved praise from both fans and critics alike.…

August 16, 2021

‘The Suicide Squad’ Is Better Than Its Predecessor in Every Way

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

James Gunn’s sequel to the divisive 2016 film of nearly the same name is well-executed and gives hope to the future of the DC Extended Universe.…

August 15, 2021

Predicting Who Will Survive James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Not everyone on the team will make it out alive, but that was a risk they accepted with the chance to wreak more havoc.…

September 8, 2020

While he does have a controversial past, there's no denying James Gunn's abilities as a film maker. (Image via National Review)

By Poaching James Gunn, Warner Bros. Hopes to Turn Around DC’s Flailing Universe

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

Could losing the controversial filmmaker cost Disney?…

October 19, 2018

What You Should Take from the James Gunn Debacle

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

In 2018, your social media is everyone's business.…

August 3, 2018

The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Cast Responded Empathetically to James Gunn’s Firing