Summary
James Gunn, the director of the upcomingSuperman: Legacyand the co-architect behind the new slate of live-action DC films that will spawn from it, recently hinted that moreArkhamversevideo games could happen afterSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Gunn is no stranger to gaming, having helpedwrite the script for 2012’sLollipop Chainsawwhile also voicing his approval forMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxywhen it launched in 2021.
It was through the MCU versions of the Guardians that James Gunn achieved major superhero fame, but he has since made the jump to DC following the release ofThe Suicide Squadin 2021. About a year later, he was named co-head of the newly formed DC Studios, and he has said that hisnew cinematic DC universe will include video gamesin addition to the expected films and TV shows. Meanwhile, Peacemaker is set to be added toMortal Kombat 1as a guest fighter, and this version will be strongly influenced by the live-action incarnation that was introduced in Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadand the connectedPeacemakerseries.
James Gunn has also shared his affection for Rocksteady’sBatman: Arkhamgames in the past, and a Threads user recently asked him about the future of the series afterSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguelaunches next February. In a now-deleted reply, Gunn stated that as far as he knows, there are no plans forSuicide Squadto be the final DC game in Rocksteady’s gaming continuity. Gunn also expressed his excitement forSuicide Squadalong with any other games Rocksteady develops in the future.
While 2015’sBatman: Arkham Knightwas initially billed as the finale for Rocksteady’sArkhamverse, the developer would later announce a spin-off inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. In this new game, players will take control of a quartet of villains tasked with eliminating the brainwashed heroes of Earth -including a returningArkhamverseBatmanvoiced by the late Kevin Conroy in his final performance. There have been rumors of Rocksteady possibly rebooting theArkhamverseat the end ofSuicide Squad, but nothing official has been confirmed as of this writing.
Likewise, James Gunn’s recent statements about the future of theArkhamgaming continuity aren’t an absolute confirmation that more sequels and spin-offs are coming, so fans should be advised to take them with a grain of salt for the moment. Some players are already speculating about which heroes these hypothetical games could be focused on though, withSuperman being a popular contendergiven his impending return to the silver screen under James Gunn’s direction. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the continuation of theArkhamversewhenSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguelaunches on February 2.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League
WHERE TO PLAY
Play as the Suicide Squad to take down the World’s Greatest DC Super Heroes, The Justice League. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, is a genre-defying, action-adventure third-person shooter from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series.
