Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom could be an awkward transition point from the DCEU to James Gunn’s DC Universe. After the formation of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran’s plans are set to establish a new DC Universe to effectively commence with 2025’s Superman: Legacy. However, the DCEU still has four movies debuting in 2023, with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom to be the last in 2023’s holiday season.