James Gunn mentioned that the Justice League animated series is an inspiration for his DC Universe (via Twitter), and there are many ways the DCAU can inspire the upcoming franchise. A significant reboot that will very much start a new DC Universe from scratch, DC Studios’ Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters will see new iterations of iconic heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Green Lanterns as well as live-action debuts of characters like Damian Wayne and The Authority. With the promise of an interconnected universe across film, television, animation, and gaming, DC Studios’ new DC Universe is shaping up to be very exciting.