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- The DCU gets a fresh start with Gunn's “God and Monsters” series featuring Creature Commandos and mascot Ultrabunny.
- Ultrabunny started because the opportunity to feature Wile E. Coyote in The Suicide Squad was missed.
- Ultrabunny has become a popular DCU character, potentially leading to a spinoff project.
James Gunn is ushering in a new era in the superhero franchise. DC Universe First, take a look at ‘Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters’. In an effort to recapture the world-building magic of the MCU's Phase One, the DCU is officially off the starting block: creature commando. With the cartoon that appears in creature commando' The DCU's unofficial mascot has already made a surprise appearance in the opening credits.
Although there is some confusion as to which parts of the previous DCEU will be included in the new canon, creature commando You are already connected to: coordinator and Suicide Squad. Gunn's adult animation also revived abandoned Easter eggs from its not-so-distant cousin in the DCU. Just as Disney has Mickey Mouse and McDonald's has Ronald McDonald, Ultrabunny seems to have established himself as the DCU's mascot.
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Who is Ultra Bunny?
Ultrabunny, a floppy-eared rabbit holding a sign, first appeared in 2022. Suicide Squad But thanks to a nod you'll miss if you blink, it's officially entered DCU canon. creature commando Episode 2. December 5's “Tourmaline Necklace” fleshed out Indira Varma's bride's past and her tragic backstory with Eric Frankenstein (David Harbour). While the episode jumped through history and the Bride had many rivalries with Eric, a '90s flashback showed him wearing a black Ultrabunny t-shirt.
Gunn told BBC Radio 1 in 2021 that Ultrabunny started as a joke to put Joel Kinnaman's Rick Flag Jr. in a comedy Wile E. Coyote t-shirt. Suicide Squad. Warner Bros. also owns the Looney Tunes characters, but Gunn said the studio was concerned about spilling blood on the iconic cartoon characters. Plus, he said he felt a little “weird,” including the character.
“It would have been okay if it had been Mickey Mouse, and it would have been okay if I had made a Disney movie with Wile E, but making a Warner Bros. movie with Wile E made me feel a little weird. Plus, I was working on the Wile E. movie, so I felt like it was all coming together, so I wasn’t sure.”
Instead, Gunn created Ultrabunny and later shared his original drawing (see above). With Ultrabunny acting as Wile E. Coyote's proxy, fans may notice some similarities between the two, including them holding funny signs. For the original painting, Gunn mulled over and decided on phrases like “the future is plaid” and “Elvis saves.” “Obstacles are opportunities.”
Similar to method invincibility The cartoon has Science Dog and Amazon's animated series has Seance Dog (disparagement rights issues). Ultrabunny is a fictional character that exists in the DCU universe. Itchy and Scratching Show to the simpsons. Gunn emphasized the importance of Ultrabunny by posting on Threads and telling fans:
Ultrabunny is one of the most famous comic book characters in the DCU universe. It also appeared in Peacemaker.
The fact that Gunn said it was 'one of the more famous ones' suggests that there are other comic book characters out there. Has Gunn already designed his own world of superhero teams made up of anthropomorphic animals? At least the audience knows that Superman and the rest want to bounce back with some weird comics after a hard day saving the world.
Observant viewers noticed how Eric Frankenstein's Ultrabunny t-shirt differed from the one Rick Flag Jr. wore in the movie. Suicide Squad. At that time the Flag was replaced by a yellow t-shirt depicting an Ultrabunny holding a sign that read “obstáculos son oportunidades”. (This is Spanish for “obstacles are opportunities.”) The character made an unexpected return when Evan Calcaterra (Lenny Jacobson) donned an Ultrabunny t-shirt. coordinator In Season 1, Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) has an Ultrabunny action figure on the hood of his car. Ultra Bunny Appears creature commando Additional connection to the standards of the DCU.
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The DCU already has its own mascot.
Ultrabunny is something of a mystery, with his name and costume suggesting he has at least some kind of superpower. There is also a joke that his slogan was a production slogan. Suicide Squad. There's no word yet on whether Gunn has given him a backstory, but it seems like fans have responded well to his inclusion, so there's a chance Ultrabunny could become his own DCU character. It also sounds like a good opportunity for merchandising. Look how popular it is. mandalorianbecame Grogu.
“Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters” is expected to be the first part of the ever-expanding DCU, adding strange and wonderful characters and new creations that the DCEU was unable to include. creature commando David Corenswet's Superman wasted no time in giving a nod to the wider world, as he was tipped to at least get a mention before the final credits rolled. Considering Ultrabunny's popularity, it's expected that he'll appear in many other character guises. But what if he plans to introduce more characters?
In addition to the already packed Chapter 1, Ultrabunny may also appear in his own project. It seems unlikely that there will be a full-fledged Ultrabunny movie in the wake of Warner Bros. scrapping the Wile E. Coyote-led film. Coyote vs. Acme Gunn's comments about his popularity after it was completed suggest he has a plan. Plus, if Gunn can pitch the right project to Warner Bros., an Ultrabunny outing could fill that coyote-shaped hole. Otherwise, the series is: creature commando You can also work.
There are far more important characters to worry about, like Batman's casting for God and Monsters and the hopeful arrivals of fan favorites like Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter, and Wonder Woman. Even if the picture isn't anything more than a joke made by Gunn since Ultrabunny can't use Wile E. Coyote, it could end up being a recurring Easter egg like Pixar's iconic Pizza Planet truck. Still, imagine what Gunn could do with his foul-mouthed attitude in this animalistic Justice League homage.
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