James Gunn recently gave a group of reporters a status update on the DCU at a DC Studios presentation. Among many other tidbits revealed, we learned that Gunn is already hard at work scripting the next DCU movie hell direct after Superman. Hes certainly keeping very busy these days.Gunn didnt reveal what film hes currently developing, and its probably safe to assume he wont be announcing anything until well after Superman hits theaters in July. Still, we have some ideas for what his next DCU project should be. What franchises and characters best fit his unique voice? What movies need to be prioritized as Gunn and his DC Studios partner Peter Safran build out this new shared universe? Here are our picks for the DC movies Gunn might focus on next.DC Universe: Every Upcoming Movie and TV ShowBatman: The Brave and the BoldDespite the fact that the Dark Knight is hardly a stranger to the big screen, theres been a lot of interest surrounding Batman: The Brave and the Bold. This film is set to reboot Batman yet again, this time introducing the DCUs version of the Caped Crusader. But unlike many recent incarnations of the franchise, its set to focus on the wider Bat-family, including introducing Bruce Waynes eccentric son Damian. Despite Batman being a proven commodity in Hollywood, theres a lot of uncertainty surrounding The Brave and the Bold. Progress on the film has seemingly been slow, and even after the presentation, its an open question as to whether The Flashs Andy Muschietti will still direct it. Thats to say nothing of the challenge of introducing a second cinematic Batman meant to coexist alongside Robert Pattinsons version of the character.The DCU needs a Batman, to be sure. Hes one of the most pivotal characters in any version of the DC Universe, and its important that they get this one right. If Muschietti winds up dropping out of The Brave and the Bold, perhaps it's best for Gunn himself to step in to make sure DC gets this project right (a process that already seems to be taking place). Plus, weve seen from the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy how great Gunn is at using superhero movies to tell emotional father/son stories. Just think what he could accomplish with Bruce and Damian. The FlashThe Flash is another key component of any shared DC Universe. Hes a core pillar of the Justice League, and hes usually at the center of stories involving the multiverse. The problem is that Flash has had a very rocky history in live-action over the past decade. On one hand, The CW series serves as a strong example of how to handle an ensemble-based Team Flash story (even if the show lost steam over time). On the other hand, Ezra Millers DCEU Flash didnt go over nearly as well, culminating in a Flash movie that crashed and burned at the box office. The Flash is basically damaged goods in the wake of that movie. Even so, hes a character wed hope to see sooner rather than later in the DCU. The Flash simply needs a fresh take that veers away from well-trodden territory like Flashpoint. We need a film that keeps Barry Allen (and/or Wally West) in the spotlight rather than letting Batman steal the show.Again, looking at the Guardians movies, Gunn has a real eye for dynamic action that could pay off handsomely in a Flash movie. And its clear hed have no trouble helping audiences connect with the man beneath the red suit. The AuthorityGunn was pretty frank at the presentation when giving an update on The Authority. He noted that its been hard to find the right angle on the movie that doesn't cover the same ground as Prime Videos The Boys and other Authority-inspired superhero projects. Honestly, Authority's been the one that's been the hardest, both because of the shifting overall story and because of getting it right in a world with The Boys and a world with all the things that The Authority influenced that came out after it, Gunn said. And also having a lot of characters that we've fallen in love with that we've already filmed and have that we want to continue their stories and see them meet each other. So I will admittedly say it's a little bit more on the back burner right now.We assume The Authority is going to be key to the growing scope of the DCU. It was among the original batch of DCU movies and shows announced, and Mara Gabriela de Faras Engineer is appearing in Superman. We can only assume the DCU will continue to explore the clash between the hope and optimism of heroes like Superman with the brand of post-modern cynicism embodied by The Authority. That makes this film an important one to get right.Luckily, The Authority is also a great fit for Gunns filmmaking sensibilities. Hes great at working with misfit heroes and crafting engaging team banter. The Authority may be a tough nut to crack, but we have faith Gunn could do it. Amanda Waller/ARGUS MovieThe planned Waller series is another project Gunn admitted has stalled as the DCU gets off the ground, telling reporters the series has had a couple of setbacks, frankly. Thats not terribly surprising considering that Gunn must be stretched pretty thin, between his commitments to Superman, Peacemaker: Season 2 and Creature Commandos. But as those commitments ease up and Gunn is better able to focus on what comes next, it may make sense to make Waller his next big priority, even if that means transforming the series into a feature film.As it stands, Waller and her organization ARGUS are the glue holding the fledgling DCU together. This new universe started out by focusing on the Creature Commandos, a team spearheaded by Waller. ARGUS will appear in Superman. Frank Grillos Rick Flag, Sr. will also appear in Superman, as well as serving as the main antagonist in Peacemaker: Season 2. It only makes sense to continue focusing on this corner of the DC Universe and the puppet master pulling everyones strings. And if Waller isnt working out as a series, maybe the best solution is to try it as a movie instead.Batman & Superman: Worlds FinestBy all rights, 2016s Batman v Superman should have been one of the biggest box office hits of all time. It marked the first time the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel joined forces on the big screen. But while the film did manage a respectable haul, it fell short of those lofty expectations. Even at that early stage, it was clear audiences were growing weary of the dark, brooding tone taken by director Zack Snyder.Batman v Superman wasnt what many fans wanted out of that particular team-up. Too much fighting, not enough heroics. Batman and Superman deserve a team-up movie that portrays them as friends and allies, working together to combat threats too big for one hero to handle alone. Thats the kind of crossover movie we could easily see Gunn excelling at.Rather than focus on The Brave and the Bold specifically, perhaps Gunns next task should be bringing his Superman and The Brave and the Bolds Batman together in one movie. The new DCU needs surefire hits to help it grow in the years to come, and theres probably no more dependable combination than James Gunn writing and directing a Batman/Superman movie. TitansThere was a time when the Teen Titans franchise was one of the biggest things in comics. Marv Wolfman and George Perezs New Teen Titans run was one of DCs best-selling and most critically acclaimed comics in the early 80s. The Teen Titans animated series won over a new generation of fans in the 2000s, and the spinoff Teen Titans Go! has outlasted countless other DC shows on the air.All of this is to say that DC should really be thinking about introducing the Titans to the DCU sooner rather than later. Theres a huge fanbase already in place, and theres a very rich history of comics from which to draw. And while Maxs Titans series had its flaws, it proved these characters can easily work in live-action. In many ways, the prospect of a live-action Titans movie is even more appealing than a new Justice League movie. The Titans have a dysfunctional but loving family dynamic that makes them quite unlike the League. And given how well Gunn succeeded in turning the Guardians from a random team of squabbling a-holes into a true family, wed love to see what he could accomplish with what is undoubtedly one of DCs greatest super-teams.Justice League DarkBetween the fact that the first phase of the DCU is dubbed Gods and Monsters and that Swamp Thing and Creature Commandos were among the first projects teased, its clear this cinematic universe is going to be leaning fairly heavily into the supernatural side of the DC Universe. Perhaps it only makes sense to focus on establishing the supernatural counterpart to the classic Justice League.Justice League Dark is an opportunity for magical heroes like Zatanna, Etrigan, Deadman, Swamp Thing, and even John Constantine to band together and take on threats too weird for the traditional Justice League to handle. Theres definitely a lot more dysfunction fueling this team, which again, is Gunns bread and butter as a superhero storyteller. Throw in a character like Batman or Wonder Woman to lure in casual audiences, and you have an easy gateway for moviegoers to experience the weirder and wackier side of the DCU.Which DC movie do you want to see Gunn tackle after Superman? Cast your vote in our poll and let us know in the comments below.For more on the future of all things DC, check out what to expect from DC in 2025 and see every DC movie and series in development.Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket byfollowing @jschedeen on BlueSky.