The DC Universe officially launched with Creature Commandos, introducing new canon, complicating previous DC films' status. Co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran oversee this transition, making all releases post-Creature Commandos canonical unless stated otherwise. However, confusion arises regarding the canonicity of projects like The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. Gunn suggests that while Creature Commandos is "pure canon," earlier entries are either forgotten or viewed as "imperfect memories." The intricacies in defining what constitutes canon raise questions, leaving fans perplexed about the franchise's narrative consistency.
According to Gunn, everything after Creature Commandos (and the show itself) is canon unless specified otherwise. Everything else isn't.
Moving forward, only Creature Commandos is "pure canon." Some older stuff, like his 2021 movie The Suicide Squad, could be considered an "imperfect memory" of what happened.
Gunn noted that Peacemaker is "almost entirely consistent" with the new canon, but certain scenarios with the Justice League should be disregarded.
The DC Universe's narrative structure has become increasingly convoluted, blending old and new elements, leaving fans questioning the canon.
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