James Gunn, one of the CEOs of DC Studios, said in a recent interview that viewers won’t need to watch every single DC project to follow along. He explained that while the productions are part of a connected universe,

DC fans have been hesitant to accept James Gunn's new DCU, but it might be their last chance at any semblance of a cinematic universe.

James Gunn has clarified one key way that the DCU’s announcement and release schedule will be different than the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Gunn and Peter Safran’s forthcoming DCU officially debuts next month with an animated Creature Commandos series.

James Gunn's explanation of the DCU's approach to project announcements shows how the new DC Universe will avoid Blade's public delay problems.