James Gunn Reveals First Official Look at Epic DCU Metahuman Mural in SUPERMAN
James Gunn just dropped something pretty awesome for DC fans, our first official look at the massive mural inside the Hall of Justice from his upcoming film Superman. This mural tells the story of metahumans in the DCU and teases a whole lineup of classic characters who could show up in future projects.
In Superman, there’s a moment where Lois Lane visits the still-under-construction Hall of Justice to recruit the Justice Gang and help free Superman from Lex Luthor’s containment cell.
During that scene, we catch a glimpse of this jaw-dropping mural. The artwork features some deep-cut DC characters, including Wildcat, Super-Chief, Shining Knight, Gunfire, Atomic Knight, Vibe, Dr. Fate, Freedom Beast, Black Pirate, Dolphin, and Amethyst.
Gunn teased this big reveal during a recent interview, saying:
"There's an iconic scene with a huge, huge mural in the background that tells you the story of metahumans in the DCU. And that's going to be really, really fun when we release those images to the public."
While fans have seen leaked snippets before, Gunn has now officially shared the full mural on social media. It’s a striking piece of DC lore that not only enriches the world-building in Superman but also sets the stage for the future of the DCU.
The director made it clear that this mural wasn’t just thrown together. It’s loaded with intentional details and Easter eggs. Gunn explained:
"Oh, there was a ton of thought put into it. A ton of thought," he said when asked about the mural’s significance. "Not necessarily specifically see all of them. But yes, some of them we already have in the works in different things in different ways."
So, while not every character featured on the wall will make the jump to live action anytime soon, Gunn confirmed that some are already slated for upcoming DCU projects.
