Darren Aronofsky Finally Explains Why His R-Rated Batman Movie With Joaquin Phoenix Never Happened
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Tyler Hoechlin Wants To Play Batman In James Gunn’s DCU
Former Superman & Lois star Tyler Hoechlin says he’d love to play Batman.
The Top 10 Most Powerful Fictional Characters Of All Time, Ranked
Here is our list of the most powerful fictional characters across all forms of media - comics, games, TV shows and movies.
Peacemaker Ensures That Jared Leto Will Never Be Joker Again
James Gunn’s Peacemaker season 2 takes aim at Jared Leto, making it clear the Oscar-winner’s Joker days are officially over.
2025 Breaks the Superhero Movie Box Office Streak
No superhero movie topped $700 million in 2025, ending a 14-year streak and signaling a shift in Marvel and DC’s box office dominance.
Exclusive: Frank Grillo and Jennifer Holland Talk Superman’s Whereabouts During Peacemaker Season 2
Frank Grillo and Jennifer Holland discuss where Superman is in Peacemaker Season 2.
Peacemaker’s David Denman Says John Cena “Is Such a Unique Individual in All the Best Ways”
In Peacemaker Season 2, The Office alumnus David Denman joins the wacky cast.
Peacemaker’s Steve Agee Says James Gunn Told Him Nothing About John Economos’ Character Arc
Steve Agee discusses the evolution of John Economos in Peacemaker Season 2.
Peacemaker’s Sol Rodríguez Talks Sasha Bordeaux’s Batman Connection
Sol Rodríguez reveals if Sasha Bordeaux has already met Batman in Peacemaker Season 2.
James Gunn Backtracks on Controversial Jor-El Change With The Superman Digital Release
James Gunn’s controversial Jor-El twist in Superman might have quietly changed with the digital release, and fans are calling him out on the backtrack.
This Part Of Superman Ended Up Being Pointless (& Was Done Better On TV)
James Gunn’s Superman includes the renown Kingdom Come version of the Man of Steel’s S-shield, but it doesn’t do much with it.
Peacemaker Season 2 Review – James Gunn Refuses to Shoot Blanks in the DC Universe
Peacemaker Season 2 continues to make us care about a character with a toilet bowl for a helmet.
The Most Iconic Batman Movie Line Was Nearly Very Different
Michael Keaton’s legendary “I’m Batman” almost never happened, and the original line was way less iconic.
Box Office Analyst Predicts Supergirl Will Outgross Spider-Man: Brand New Day
An industry expert draws parallels to Wonder Woman’s 2017 success, suggesting Supergirl could soar past Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
James Gunn Calls Latest The Batman Part II Rumour “Nonsense”
James Gunn dismisses recent rumours about The Batman Part II as false, keeping fans guessing as production gears up for 2026.
Joker’s Most Famous Scene Actually Pays Homage To Heath Ledger’s 10 Things I Hate About You
A fan theory suggests Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker dance scene may secretly be a nod to Heath Ledger’s serenade in 10 Things I Hate About You.
Devious Maids Actor Reveals He Was Once the Front-Runner To Replace Christopher Reeve As Superman
The Chuck actor looks back at the time tabloids crowned him the next Man of Steel.
Hugh Jackman Was Superman For Just 3 Minutes In 2001
Hugh Jackman once played a very different kind of superhero, and it’s not what you’d expect.
A Popular Superman Actor Confirms He Wants to Play the Man of Steel Again
A beloved Superman actor says he’s open to returning to the iconic role.
Tom Welling Gives Fans A Surprising Update On Smallville Sequel
Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are still hoping to bring Smallville back as an animated sequel. But DC’s reboot plans are keeping Clark Kent grounded.
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