--- title: How Does Flash Fit Into James Gunn's DC Universe? description: DC Studios' Co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran announced they'd be revamping the DC Universe. Here's how The Flash fits into their plans. canonical: https://time.com/6287571/the-flash-james-gunn-dc-universe/ author: Moises Mendez article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2023-06-15T21:39:36.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:53:11.916Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: How Does Flash Fit Into the DC Universe? og:description: James Gunn and Peter Safran announced they'd be revamping the DC Universe. 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It’s the penultimate film in the[ current DC Extended Universe (DCEU)](https://time.com/6206563/ezra-miller-the-flash-dceu/)—this December, _Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom_ will be the last movie released before co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran overhaul the [fictional multiverse](https://time.com/6169255/cinematic-multiverse-list/) through the newly-formed DC Studios. In October 2022, it was announced that the two would take over as the co-heads of DC film and TV projects, following a clunky rollout of poorly received movies like _Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice_ and [_Justice League_](https://time.com/5839692/snyder-cut-justice-league/). The pair plan to recreate DC’s film and TV universe, with a reboot of Superman, a new Batman, and more projects on the docket. > [](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1620468379672002565) The _Flash_ arrives following several delays and controversy, after [multiple stories surfaced](https://time.com/6206563/ezra-miller-the-flash-dceu/) about Ezra Miller’s pattern of erratic behavior spanning years. They have faced charges for felony burglary and assault and [allegations of grooming and harassment](https://time.com/6206567/ezra-miller-allegations-history/). Earlier this month, Miller made a rare public appearance at the premiere of _The Flash_ and thanked Gunn and Safran for their “grace and discernment and care.” It is unclear whether they will return to the role. As Barry Allen gets one last story in the current DCEU, here’s what we know about the Flash’s future in the newly revamped DCU. ## **_The Flash_** **will reset the DC Universe**  Ezra Miller (left) in 'The Flash' Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/& DC Comics Gunn said in January _The Flash_ would “reset” the DC Universe. “Everything from Superman forward…will be canon and will be connected,” Gunn said. “We’re using some actors from the past. We’re not using other actors from the past, but everything from that moment will be connected and consistent.” It is unclear, so far, who is staying and who is going, but Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman [is not getting a third movie](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/); Gunn said his new Superman movie [will not include Henry Cavill](https://people.com/movies/henry-cavill-not-reprising-role-superman-my-turn-to-wear-the-cape-has-passed/); and while Ben Affleck’s Batman makes an appearance in _The Flash_ and [maybe ](https://thedirect.com/article/ben-affleck-aquaman-2-cameo)[_Aquaman 2_](https://thedirect.com/article/ben-affleck-aquaman-2-cameo), he “will absolutely not” join DC to [direct any movies](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-absolutely-not-direct-155148538.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAAJeHnKdaueWuNssTnSPpbVcwN7Z7gqdvhdPyEdQlyG1H4hYwzldOYBaKXU-JiKBYZZfYhcY3E9SKsXartvXeuRPSudH2nL2QezQp-F%5FRYr5LrTjGVw6YNDp2l4BgkaLV7nNK%5Fmqo4OUuxpw2nKbMcqIpc0sOxRqtPlVYcZR8Jjao). Jason Momoa, who plays Aquaman, told [_Total Film Magazine_](https://www.gamesradar.com/jason-momoa-aquaman-dcu-future-exclusive/) that his character will “absolutely” be involved in the DCU (this remains to be seen—the latest [rumors](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/jason-momoa-aquaman-dc-universe-future-1235566761/) suggest he might play a different character named Lobo). **Read More:** [_Ezra Miller and the Future of_ The Flash _and the DC Extended Universe_](https://time.com/6206563/ezra-miller-the-flash-dceu/) ## **Will Ezra Miller return as The Flash in the new DC Universe?**  Ezra Miller (center) in 'The Flash' Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/& DC Comics Gunn and Safran will decide Barry Allen’s fate. It’s still unclear exactly what will happen to The Flash as a character and whether or not Miller will continue to assume the role. ## **What else do we know about the new DC Universe?**  Michael Keaton as Batman Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/& DC Comics In January, Gunn announced that the projects would be released in “chapters,” similar to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first chapter is called “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters” and will officially kick off with _Superman: Legacy_, which Gunn is [directing and writing](https://www.ign.com/articles/james-gunn-will-direct-superman-legacy), with a slated release date of July 11, 2025\. “It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,” Safran said. Gunn also confirmed during a [podcast appearance](https://www.thewrap.com/blue-beetle-first-character-dc-universe-james-gunn/) that while the first official movie of the new universe won’t come for two years, we will see a new character before then. _Blue Beetle_, a movie produced under the pre-Gunn DC creatives, which stars Xolo Maridueña and is due in theaters this August, will be the first character in the new DC Universe: “I mean, the first DCU character, for sure, is Blue Beetle and the first full DCU movie is Superman.” It’s not yet clear what role Blue Beetle will play beyond this movie. **Read More:** [_Here Are All The Movies and TV Shows That Make Up The New DCU_](https://time.com/6251536/dcu-movies-tv-shows-slate/) According to [_Collider_](https://collider.com/the-flash-dcu-andy-muschietti-comments/), director Andy Muschietti said during an early screening of the film that he was still unsure if _The Flash_ closed out the DCEU or was the beginning of the co-CEOs’ new universe. “We can’t predict the future; everything that we hear is gonna happen is very exciting,” he said. “We don’t know much more than you do, honestly. 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