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The DC Universe is the home of everything DC, from DC Studios movies and TV shows to comics to video games.

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Bill Skarsgard Belongs in the DCU - But Not as a Villain

Bill Skarsgård is on the rumored shortlist for Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy, but the DCU would be better off with him as a hero.

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Superman Legacy Can Finally Center Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane in the DCU

Superman: Legacy has found its Clark Kent and Lois Lane. With Rachel Brosnahan stepping into the role of Lois Lane. It's time she gets some respect.

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10 DCEU Characters The Arrowverse Did Better

The DC Extended Universe has brought many iconic heroes to life, but in many cases, the Arrowverse did it first and did it better.

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Filmation Created the First DC 'Cinematic Universe' on TV

The Filmation studio has a dubious legacy in animation, but producers created the first-ever shared universe of DC Comics heroes outside of the books.

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10 Best Cameos In The Flash, Ranked

From Nicholas Cage's Superman to Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, The Flash is full of surprising and exciting cameos from across the multiverse.

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The Flash Movie's Box Office Failure Reignites the Batgirl Cancelation Debate

After years of delay, The Flash movie isn't the hit Warner Bros. Discovery needed, causing DC fans to reopen the debate about canceling Batgirl.

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Superman Just Proved That Lex Luthor Can Do A Lot Of Good From Inside A Prison Cell

Lex Luthor's recent stint in prison has gone a long way to demonstrating the true strengths of Superman's and DC Comics' greatest supervillain.

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The DCAU Proved Why the DCU Doesn't Need Its Own Batman

Since Batman: The Animated Series started the DC Animated Universe, Matt Reeves' The Batman could do the same in the new DC Universe.

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10 Things The DCEU's Flashpoint Does Better Than The Arrowverse's

While the Arrowverse show, The Flash, also adapted the DC Comics crossover event Flashpoint, 2023's DCEU movie does it better.

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10 Best Flashpoint Comics Characters Not In The Flash

2023's The Flash adapts DC's seminal Flashpoint comic crossover, but the movie doesn't feature characters like Thomas Wayne and Shazam.

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10 Best Quotes In The Flash

With hilarious lines from Barry Allen and fun callbacks to previous DC movies from Batman, 2023's The Flash is full of great quotes.

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Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot Hints at Behind-the-Scenes Work on Her DCU Future

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot suggests that there are ongoing discussions about future films for the franchise.

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10 Best Performances From The Flash

From Saoirse-Monica Jackson's Patty Spivot to Michael Keaton's Batman, the cast of The Flash certainly brought their A-game to the movie.

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10 Biggest Differences Between The Flash Movie & Flashpoint Comic

The DCU's new Flash movie takes heavy inspiration from the 2011 Flashpoint comic, but the two stories have a surprising amount of differences.

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The Flash Teases Supergirl’s True Potential in the DCU

The Flash features a compelling take on Supergirl that deserves further exploration - and the 2023 movie even sets up how she can return.

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10 Biggest Implications From The Flash's Ending

The Flash's ending has major ramifications for the entire DCU, from Henry Allen's fate to surprising cameos.

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The Flash Proves the DCEU Justice League Could've Been Better Than the Avengers

The DCEU Justice League has a minor role in The Flash, and their appearance highlights how this version of the team is superior to Marvel's Avengers.

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The Flash Director Andy Muschietti Will Helm Batman Film The Brave and the Bold

After a week of rumors, James Gunn confirms that The Flash director, Andy Muschietti, will direct the new DCU Batman film, The Brave and the Bold

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James Gunn Explains How the DCU Differs From the MCU

James Gunn's DCU will build a foundation on secret identities and traditional elements from the comic books to distinguish itself from Marvel Studios.

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James Gunn Confirms Blue Beetle as First DCU Superhero

DC Studios boss James Gunn confirms Xolo Maridueña's Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle as the first official superhero in the DC Universe.

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