Prepare for the Ultimate Mashup: James Gunn’s Revealed MCU & DCU Crossover

An MCU and DCU crossover may be more likely than ever now, and James Gunn has already revealed which characters he’d want to bring together.

Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn in the DCEU and Groot in the MCU's I am Groot series

James Gunn proposed his dream idea for a crossover between the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe three years ago. Ever since Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. began to develop their respective live-action superhero franchises, the prospect of a crossover has been floated, but has unfortunately never come to fruition. Since the DCEU has now come to an end, there’s no chance that the MCU’s Avengers will cross paths with Henry Cavill’s Superman, Ben Affleck’s Batman and Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, but there may still be hope for a crossover between the MCU and James Gunn’s newly-rebooted DC Universe.

Filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran were hired as co-CEOs of the new DC Studios in November 2022, and the pair immediately set plans in motion to reboot the DCEU. While January 2023’s announcement of the new DCU’s Chapter 1, “Gods and Monsters”, may have damaged the performance of the DCEU’s 2023 releases, Gunn certainly raised excitement for the future by confirming ten new projects that will expand DC’s live-action universe more than ever before. James Gunn’s previous work on Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy franchise means an MCU and DCU crossover may be more likely than ever.

James Gunn Wanted A DC & Marvel Crossover In 2021

James Gunn delivering his DCU announcement in January 2023

Prior to being rehired by Marvel Studios to lead production on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, James Gunn worked with Warner Bros. to deliver 2021’s The Suicide Squad and its spinoff, PeacemakerThe Suicide Squad marked the return of Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller, Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag and Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, who are joined by new superpowered convicts following their debuts in 2016’s Suicide Squad. Shortly before The Suicide Squad’s release, however, James Gunn spoke to Jake’s Takes and revealed a much bigger live-action DC story he hoped to tell in the story, crossing over with the MCU.

James Gunn noted that he had not only thought about the prospect of an MCU and DCU crossover, but had actually spoken to the heads of both Marvel Studios and DC Films to garner their responses to the idea. He revealed that “everybody’s open to everything,” but questioned whether anything would actually happen. Now that James Gunn himself is the head of DC Studios, it’s possible that a crossover between these two franchises could be even more possible, as it would only take a conversation with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, whom Gunn already has a prior professional relationship with.

James Gunn Suggested Two Major Crossover Projects

Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn with colorful powder in Birds of Prey

During this interview, James Gunn interestingly shared two potential ideas for a crossover between the MCU and the DCU. Should he take on these plans, this would see him working once again alongside his former Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad families, as Gunn proposed a team-up movie featuring Groot and Harley Quinn, as well as a project including Rocket Raccoon, Groot, King Shark and Weasel. These ideas may seem outlandish, but the zaniness of each of these characters may gel perfectly on screen, similarly to how Gunn delivered the obscure Guardians of the Galaxy back in 2014.

I would do, I would really be happy to do a Harley Quinn and Groot movie, that would be exciting for me… I could also get really behind the Rocket, Groot, King Shark and Weasel movie, that would be fantastic as well, I think.

Will The MCU & DC Universe Actually Come Together In The Future?

MCU and DCEU facing each other

Since James Gunn is now running the creative side of DC Studios, building his own live-action superhero franchise based on characters and stories from DC Comics, a crossover with the MCU seems more likely than ever. Gunn worked with Marvel Studios for almost a decade, developing four projects in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, so he has a good working relationship with Kevin Feige and other executives at Marvel Studios. This suggests it could be fairly easy for Gunn and Feige to put plans in motion for an MCU and DCU crossover, though this likely won’t happen anytime soon.

The DC Universe hasn’t actually started yet, as its first projects, Creature Commandos and Superman, are premiering in 2024 and 2025, respectively. This new franchise needs time to find its feet before a crossover with the MCU can be considered, especially since many MCU characters have already been developed over the last 16 years. Gunn also notes that there would be a “Berlin Wall of lawyers” in planning something of this scale, so while it’s possible that the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe will come together at some point, it probably won’t be for a very long time.

Related Posts

⚔️ Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves, and Toshirô Mifune’s Legacy Unite in The Last Samurai: Rise of the Ronin — A Japanese Epic of Honor and Betrayal! 🗡️🌍

The final battle for honor is set to ignite the silver screen as Hollywood titans Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves join forces with the spirit of legendary…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Ohio Lunch Date: A Heartwarming Moment in the Spotlight.

In the quiet town of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, a small Italian-American steakhouse called JoJo’s Bar became the unexpected epicenter of pop culture buzz on July 1, 2025….

Keanu Reeves Faces Vicious ‘Gray-Haired Grandma’ Jabs at Fiancée Alexandra Grant, Yet Their Ballerina Appearance Proves Love Triumphs Over Toxic Criticism 😢🌹✨

Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves, beloved for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick, has long been celebrated as the internet’s most cherished leading man, known for…

“Can You See the People Behind Me? … Enjoy the Beauty of Life”: Keanu Reeves’ Viral Facebook Cry Awakens Hearts with a Profound Message of Mindfulness and Joy 😭✨🌅

On a quiet morning in early July 2025, Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves took to his official Facebook page with a message that stopped the internet in its…

Keanu Reeves’ Heartwarming Journey to Fatherhood: A Tender Gesture to Alexandra Grant Steals the Spotlight

A New Chapter for a Beloved Star After two years of anticipation, Keanu Reeves, the Hollywood icon known for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick,…

Charlize Theron Slams Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $50M Wedding: ‘They Suck’

As of 2:26 PM +07 on July 2, 2025, Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has sparked a firestorm of controversy with her scathing critique of Jeff Bezos and…