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The DC Universe is the home of everything DC, from DC Studios movies and TV shows to comics to video games.

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10 Best DC Animated Shows, Ranked According To Rotten Tomatoes

From Batman: The Animated Series and Teen Titans to Hulu's Harley Quinn, Rotten Tomatoes highlights the top-rated animated series in the DC franchise.

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Andy & Barbara Muschietti Dive into Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton's Future in DC's The Flash

The Flash Director Andy Muschietti and Producer Barbara Muschietti delve into the big surprises and thrills of making the upcoming DC film.

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10 Ways Self-Contained Superhero Movies Like Shazam! Are Better Than Extended Universes

Sometimes a smaller, isolated story like Shazam! can add to a superhero film's drama, even if it's not part of a larger narrative like the MCU.

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EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Amell Addresses a Potential DCU Future as Green Arrow

Green Arrow actor Stephen Amell speaks about the possibility of a return to the role of Oliver Queen in the future as part of James Gunn's DCU.

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James Gunn Isn't the Reason Henry Cavill Is No Longer Superman - Zack Snyder Is

Before James Gunn decided on a reboot, Zack Snyder's controversial take on Superman ultimately poisoned Henry Cavill's future as the hero.

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10 Green Lanterns Too Controversial For A DCU Adaptation

Fans want to see more Green Lantern content in the DCU, but there are certain controversial Green Lantern Corps members who are best left off-screen.

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Static Is Part of James Gunn's DC Universe Plans

DC Studios co-head James Gunn seemingly confirms that there are plans to introduce fan-favorite hero Static into the DC Universe in the future.

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15 Actors Who Could Play Batman In The Brave And The Bold

With The Brave and the Bold announced for DC's first wave of new movies, many potential actors could wear the cowl in 2025.

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Forget Post-Credits Scenes - The DCU Might Benefit From Pre-Movie Shorts

The DC Universe is going in a different direction from the DCEU, and it could stand out by employing pre-movie shorts instead of post-credits scenes.

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The DCU Can Avoid Repeating Marvel’s Hulk/Spider-Man Issues Using These Heroes

James Gunn's DC Universe may use some obscure characters, and two that could work are rather obvious pastiches for Marvel's most popular heroes.

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Ana de Armas Doesn't Want to Replace Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman

Ghosted star Ana de Armas discusses potentially taking over the role of Wonder Woman in the DC Universe and praises Gal Gadot's performance.

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10 DC Heroes Stronger Than Their Parents

Powerful parents set a high standard for even stronger children, such as Martian Manhunter, Superman, and Wonder Woman.

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Every DCEU Movie, Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes (As Of Shazam! Fury Of The Gods)

From Zack Snyder's Justice League to Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the DCEU's Rotten Tomatoes scores are as varied as the superheroes within it!

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The DCU Is in a Unique Position To Use One of DC Animation's Best Duos

Jaime Reyes' Blue Beetle will need a partner in the DCU, and Beast Boy -- an ally of his from various animated adaptations -- may be perfect.

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The Russo Brothers Proved They Can Pull off a Batman Movie in the Unlikeliest of Places

Even though the Russo Brothers have passed on the possibility of making a Batman movie, they’ve actually been in that arena before -- and crushed it.

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Best DCEU Cameos, Ranked

From Henry Cavill and Lynda Carter to Taiki Waititi, Jai Courtney, and others, discover the best cameos in the DC Extended Universe so far.

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DC's Most Shadowy Organization is Perfect for James Gunn's DCU

The DCU is expanding to all corners of the DC Universe, and one unique and little-known team could be a perfect addition to the franchise.

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Batman Is the One DC Hero the Russo Brothers Have No Interest in Directing

Marvel Cinematic Universe veterans the Russo Brothers express interest in helming a DC Universe movie, so long as it's not headlined by Batman.

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8 Best Versions Of Supergirl

DC fans have seen a few different versions of Supergirl in the comics over the years, and the DCU will follow suit with two different adaptations.

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A Former Gotham Villain Would Love to Play James Gunn's Lex Luthor

Gotham star Anthony Carrigan reveals that he would jump at the chance to portray Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy.

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