James Gunn recently addressed what makes the DC Universe (DCU) unique and different from other franchises, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Notably, Gunn has directed the three Guardians of the Galaxy movies for Marvel and currently serves as the co-head of DC Studios along with his long-time producing partner Peter Safran.

One of the challenges of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise will not be repeated by James Gunn's DC Universe. While the MCU has been running since 2008, DC Studios is starting from scratch when it comes to an interconnected cinematic franchise,

In a piece for Interview Magazine, James Gunn says his inspiration in building the DC Universe isn’t Marvel, but rather Game of Thrones and Star Wars. This is because his focus isn’t on telling a longer narrative made up of multiple pieces, but on telling smaller stories within a larger universe. Gunn said…