Instagram/James Gunn Celebrity James Gunn will finally explain how the DCU connects to the Snyderverse, clarifying canon for fans after the soft reboot. May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - James Gunn is set to clarify the canonical relationship between the new DC Universe (DCU) and the previous Snyderverse, addressing lingering questions for fans. Though the DC Studios co-CEO largely started fresh with a soft reboot of the franchise, he acknowledges the need to explain how-or if-elements from the earlier Snyder-led DC Extended Universe (DCEU) fit into the new continuity.