Confused about how DC's many film and television projects connect together? Well, here's a proper explanation for how the DC multiverse works.
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However, following a string of films with mixed receptions, Warner Bros. and DC decided to create something of their own. In addition to producing films from within the DCEU (like AquamanWonder Woman 1984Joker
Walter Hamada, president of DC Films, participated in a panel at DC FanDome titled "Multiverse 101." The panel delved into the various parts of DC's grand multiverse, which gave Hamada the perfect opportunity to explain how the films and television shows connect. Basically, every DC project exists within the multiverse, but they might not be in the same reality as each other. The Arrowverse is in the same multiverse as the DCEU (as shown through this year's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover), but it's technically a different reality. This applies to some films too, as Hamada explained:
On one Earth, we have our Gal and Jason and Ezra version of the Justice League, and we can continue telling those stories. While on a separate Earth, we don't have to worry about the continuity, we can have a more grounded, real Year 2 Batman, and build out that world, and not really worry about continuity, story elements, and etcetera.
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It's safe to say this format is working out really well for DC, as fans are largely thrilled with the directions things are going in. As Hamada said during the panel, this gives DC more freedom when it comes to developing their projects, which is a major positive in terms of creative possibilities. DC
Saturday, August 29, 2020