TheDC Universecould combine the creative minds of the future and the past, with a Zack Snyder and James Gunn photo sparking debate about a big collaboration. Asupcoming DCU moviesbecome ever closer to release, excitement for the new universe is only building. Be itJames Gunn’sSupermanmoviein July 2025 orSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowa year later, the DCU is finally here. Succeeding from the DCEU, audiences have become convinced that the past might meet the future after a debate was caused over a reunion between James Gunn and Zack Snyder.
James Gunninitially raised these conversations on socials, with the new DC Studios chief posting an image of himself and his longtime friend and collaborator, Zack Snyder. Gunn praised Snyder’s filmmaking as well as his storytelling, blending the future of the DCU with the past of the DCEU in a way that is sure to excite DC fans.
Naturally, debate and reaction ensued among the wider DC fandom online. From some taking it as a sign that Snyder will be working alongside Gunn on an upcoming DCU project to others simply highlighting their filmmaking past on projects likeDawn of the Dead, the image suitably caught attention as evidenced by the reactions below:
@bonniegrrlshared enthusiasm at the concept of Gunn and Snyder collaborating on a future DCU concept. Given both filmmakers' past, present, and future ties to the world of DC Comics, this is certainly a common desire among audiences.
@EverythingDCU_backs this desire up by potentially providing evidence that a Snyder-Gunn collaboration is inbound. The popular DC account showcased the similarities in setting between Gunn and Snyder’s reunion and an image the former shared of the DCU’s creative room.
@ReevesBatversenotes the way DC fans have been divided over Gunn and Snyder’s separate visions of late, indicating the intense discourse that would surround a collaboration. Noting projects likeThe AuthorityandClayface, it seems Snyder’s pick of potential DCU projects would suit his distinct visual and narrative style.
@ResonantJusticeechoes the potential project Snyder could work on should a collaboration with Gunn happen in the DCU.The Authority, evidently, is a popular choice given the source material’s morally ambiguous similarities with Snyder’s previous work, fromWatchmento his own take on the DCEU.
Finally,@JPipo86bluntly cuts straight to the chase. Rather than outline certain projects Snyder could work on or theorize about the filmmaker’s involvement in the DCU, this post typifies the aforementioned desire that many have to see Gunn and Snyder work together on a DC project, regardless of what it is.
What The James Gunn & Zack Snyder Reunion Photo Means For The DCU
Could A Collaboration Actually Happen?
Regarding what the James Gunn and Zack Snyder photo means for the DCU’s future, it is certainly wide-reaching. Of course, one possibility is that the photo means nothing regarding the variedmovies and shows of the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. As is often pointed out by neutral factions among the warring tribes of Snyder’s DCEU fans and Gunn’s DCU dreamers, the two filmmakers have long been friends. Be it from their past collaborations or simply their conversations about the future of DC that were confirmed to have been held, Snyder and Gunn’s photo could simply signify their friendship.
However, from a much more fun and conjecture-based point of view, the photo could have big implications. As pointed out by the many reactions above, collaboration is certainly possible given the duo’s history, Gunn’s willingness to allow distinct directorial voices to work on the DCU, and Snyder’s aptitude for several teased projects in the franchise. Whether this is confirmed or not remains to be seen, but the photo shared by Gunn could well mean Snyder’s days at DC are not as numbered as first thought.
Our Take On The James Gunn & Zack Snyder Reunion Photo
The Two Sides Of DC Do Not Need To Be Sides At All
Above all else, I appreciate Gunn’s image with Snyder as it simply proves that the discourse surrounding which direction DC should take is fruitless. Of course, fans will always wish for their favorite filmmakers to succeed, especially in a franchise as compelling as DC. Snyder did not, unfortunately, get that chance which has sparked outrage in Gunn’s direction. Thankfully, the filmmakers are proving that this has not driven a wedge between them.
As someone who liked Snyder’s take on the DCEU and is also excited about Gunn’s planned DCU future, I would love to see a collaboration between the two as a means of bridging the proverbial gap between the two sides of DC. The filmmakers are on good terms, and what better would there be to mend the rift in the fanbase by Gunn giving Snyder a story that would be perfect for his unique talents? Overall, I hope this outcome happens as much as anyone, but I am equally content if this image is simply a way of Gunn and Snyder sharing their friendship.
