Harley Quinn has slowly transitioned from an anti-hero to a hero ever since her live-action debut in 2016's Suicide Squad. Gunn's The Suicide Squad pushed Quinn into the forefront even more, further solidifying her role as one of DCU's heroic figures. With Gunn now at the top of DC Studios, it seems that Margot Robbie's Task Force X character will be featured in a similar portrayal consistently in future projects.
The success of 2018's Aquaman combined with Jason Momoa's incredible portrayal are two of many reasons why the King of Atlantis is vital to the DCU's future. Given that Arthur Curry rules the vast majority of Earth since 70% of it is covered by the ocean, the character's position of power is unparalleled, proving that he is a key figure in the franchise's future stories.
Rounding out the DC's Trinity alongside Superman and Batman is Wonder Woman; the resurgence of the franchise will not be complete without Themyscira's heroic figure. While Gal Gadot's Diana Prince is expected to return in Wonder Woman 3, Gunn and Safran's key mention of the hero could ultimately reveal that the character is here to stay.
At this stage, it is unknown which version of Batman the DCU would incorporate. Early reports mentioned that it is still unclear if Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson's The Batman will be under the purview of Gunn and Safran's leadership.
Despite that, it's clear that the Dark Knight is vital to the franchise, considering that he is one of the most influential figures from DC. Hopefully, more Batman-related details for the DCU will be revealed in the coming months.
Superman is DC's iconic superhero, and it isn't surprising that he is included in the list. Dwayne Johnson even pointed out that “the most powerful and unstoppable force in the entire universe has been on the sidelines for too long," and his return in Black Adam is the start of an even brighter future.
A DC Universe wouldn't be complete without Superman, considering that he is often described as the ultimate good guy who represents the Justice League and protects Earth from any imaginable threat.
Following the announcement that James Gunn and Peter Safran are going to be DC Studios co-CEOS, the pair specifically noted five DCU superheroes, indicating that these are currently the five most important characters in the eyes of the studio...
Harley Quinn Harley Quinn has slowly transitioned from an anti-hero to a hero ever since her live-action debut in 2016's Suicide Sq...