IGN.com / 22.10.25

James Gunn Rules Out Darkseid as the 'Big Bad' for His DC Universe Because Zack Snyder 'Did It So Cool in His Way,' and Thanos in Marvel

James Gunn has officially ruled out his fledgling DC Universe building towards Darkseid as the "big bad," and explained why.
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  Polygon.com 22.10.25

  Zack Snyder is the reason James Gunn won't make Darkseid the DCU's Thanos
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  GamesRadar.com 22.10.25

  James Gunn breaks down why Darkseid won't be appearing in the DCU just yet - and it's because of Zack Snyder and Marvel