James Gunn has responded to the latest batch of DC rumors, including that of a newBatmanvillain film. DC will have multiple live-action Batman actors active at the same time, as Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne andThe Batmanfranchise will remain separate from the newDC Universe. Gunn’s DCU will debut its own Dark Knight whenBatman’sThe Brave and the Boldmoviearrives. After aDeathstroke and Bane movie was reported to be in the works, Gunn took to social media to address another Batman villain movie rumor.
On Threads, DC Universe creative chiefJames Gunntalked about the veracity of the DC rumors that came out last week when asked about a Mr. Freeze movie.
Regarding the many recent DC movie rumors, Gunn revealed that “Some of them are true, some are partially true, and some aren’t true at all.” The creative also said that fans should not believe any rumors completely unless Gunn or his DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran confirmed them. After that,James Gunndirectly debunked the rumor about Batman villain Mr. Freeze getting a movie.
The Batman villain movie rumorstated thatThe Batmandirector Matt Reeves was developing a movie focused on Mr. Freeze. While Gunn said that was not a bad idea and could even happen in the future, the rumor is not true, asReeves is not working on a Mr. Freeze movie.
What James Gunn’s Mister Freeze Movie Comments Mean For The DCU
Another Batman Villain Could Come To The Big Screen
While Gunn said that there is no truth to the Mr. Freeze movie rumors, the DC Studios co-CEO noted that such a project would not be a bad idea. Gunn’s other comment about the recent wave of DC rumors did not specify the situation of the reported Deathstroke and Bane movie. However, if that project is part of the rumors Gunn said are true or partially true, then a Mr. Freeze movie could be a concrete possibility for the future.
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The Deathstroke and Bane film would join the ranks of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker franchise, both focusing on Batman villains. That would set up a firm precedent for a Mr. Freeze film, especially ifJoker: Folie à Deuxand the Deathstroke and Bane film are as successful as 2019’s record-breakingJoker. That said, while Gunn noted that a Matt Reeves Mr. Freeze movie could be a thing in the future, the project is not likely at this time.
Our Take On James Gunn’s Mister Freeze Movie Comments
The Batman Villain Would Be Perfect For A Solo Film
I’m excited about the possibility of Mr. Freeze eventually getting a solo film. While I don’t believe that every Batman villain works for a solo franchise or project,Mr. Freeze’s tragic backstory could make for an excellent one-off movie. Gunn’s comments reveal that there are no plans to make that happen, but the DCU creative chief sees the potential that story could have. As such, I’m hopeful that Gunn will turn to Mr. Freeze at some point, be it for aBatmanmovie in the DCU, a villain in Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanfranchise, or leading an Elseworlds solo movie.
