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James Gunn shelves Authority, confirms Booster Gold, Wonder Woman prequel

4/28/2026

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Summary

Gunn Shelves Authority

James Gunn announced on April 27 2026 that the Authority movie is shelved because the script is unfinished and doesn’t fit DC Universe, and he will not write or direct it.
He confirmed the live-action Booster Gold series remains in development, ending rumors, and will not write it.
He added that Paradise Lost, a Wonder Woman prequel set on Themyscira, is in development, and no casting or release dates announced.

Summary

Engineer Joins DCU

The Engineer (Angela Spica) appears in the 2025 Superman film, bringing an Authority character into the new DCU continuity.
Paradise Lost is presented as a politically-charged drama about Themyscira’s all-female power structure before Wonder Woman’s birth.
The confirmed DCU slate adds HBO’s Lanterns series, a Supergirl film on June 26, a Clayface movie, The Brave and the Bold Batman series, and a Man of Tomorrow sequel, signaling a multi-platform storytelling push.

History

Historical Context

Marvel Studios began its shared-universe with Iron Man in 2008, a Kevin Feige-produced film that launched a franchise now worth $32 billion. Warner Bros.’ DCEU faltered after Man of Steel (2013), prompting the 2022 appointment of James Gunn and Peter Safran to head DC Studios. Their industry-wide strategy to reshape the DCU mirrors Marvel’s earlier significant consolidation.

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Gunn Shelves Authority

James Gunn announced on April 27 2026 that the Authority movie is shelved because the script is unfinished and doesn’t fit DC Universe, and he will not write or direct it.
He confirmed the live-action Booster Gold series remains in development, ending rumors, and will not write it.
He added that Paradise Lost, a Wonder Woman prequel set on Themyscira, is in development, and no casting or release dates announced.

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