Wikimedia Commons/The Authority DC Movie Celebrity DC Studios' The Authority movie is officially dead. James Gunn confirms the R-rated DCU film is shelved for now. April 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - When DC Studios unveiled its initial lineup of film and TV projects for the new DC Universe (DCU), one title stood out for its unexpected tone and approach: The Authority. This property was seen as a bold, R-rated counterpart to Marvel's Avengers, featuring a darker, more ruthless team of superheroes designed for a modern, grittier era.