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James Gunn Ditches Darkseid for Fresh DCU Villains

10/24/2025

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James Gunn confirms Darkseid will not be the main villain in the DCU.
He says using Darkseid would echo Marvel's Thanos and Zack Snyder's portrayal.
Gunn intends to tell new stories with multiple villains instead.
Darkseid will still appear in the Mister Miracle animated series for a nuanced portrayal.
The DCU shifts direction to distance itself from the divisive legacy of the DCEU.

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Story summary

James Gunn confirms Darkseid will not be the main villain in the DCU.
He says using Darkseid would echo Marvel's Thanos and Zack Snyder's portrayal.
Gunn intends to tell new stories with multiple villains instead.
Darkseid will still appear in the Mister Miracle animated series for a nuanced portrayal.
The DCU shifts direction to distance itself from the divisive legacy of the DCEU.