New Gods

New Gods is a canceled DC movie based on Jack Kirby's titular Fourth World characters, which include Darkseid, Mister Miracle, and Big Barda. Despite solid plans to produce the film since 2018 with writers Tom King and Ava DuVernay already attached, the project was scrapped in April 2021.

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I'm Convinced I Know What DC Movie Should Be James Gunn's The Avengers (And It Isn't Justice League)

James Gunn is the ideal director for a DCU ensemble movie that could replace Justice League as the Gods and Monsters chapter's team-up finale.

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Darkseid's Son is Back, Leaving a DC God Dead Amid His Return

The long-lost son of Darkseid has made a shocking returning to the main DC Universe, with a dark new army that proves strong enough to kill a New God.

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Interview: THE NEW GODS’ Creative Team Discusses Building Up DC’s Fourth World

The New Gods’ Ram V and Evan Cagle sit down with Screen Rant to discuss their new epic and what lies ahead in the grand, cosmic story they’re weaving.

Comic book art: Darkseid shoots Omega Beams from his eyes.
Darkseid May Be Dead, But DC Just Introduced a New God Killer to Take Their Place

In Darkseid's absence, a powerful new villain has emerged to replace the New God, and he is setting out to kill DC's gods and destroy New Genesis.

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Rest Easy, Batman: The Worst Father in DC Lore Is Clear And They Have Nothing to Do With Robin

Batman may have a reputation as one of DC's less commendable father figures, but a New God has officially dethroned him as the worst parent of all.

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The New Gods #1 is an Epic Revival Worthy of Jack Kirby’s Most Iconic DC Creation

Jack Kirby’s Fourth World lives again in Ram V and Evan Cagle’s NEW GODS #1, a bold opening chapter that would make the King of Comics proud.

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Interview: Ram V and Evan Cagle on Building Contemporary Mythology in NEW GODS

Screen Rant sits down with Ram V and Evan Cagle to discuss NEW GODS and what Fourth World fans can expect from the duo’s DC All In series.

Darkseid (left) and other New Gods from DC Comics.
DC Comics' Absolute Universe Is Massive, and New Gods Will Be "Central" To Its Future Stories

Ram V's upcoming "New Gods" revival is set to play a "central" role in DC Comics' Absolute Universe continuity, according to the author.

Comic book art: Evan Cagle's Orion screams as he looks to the right.
Why Did DC Decide to Revive New Gods? This Year's Biggest Comic Began at Comic Con.

As DC launches a host of new comics as part of its All In initiative, Ram V revealed New Gods' surprisingly humble beginnings at Comic-Con.

Comic book art: Evan Cagle's Orion screams as he looks to the right.
Darkseid's Son Gets a Shocking New Look as DC Relaunches Their NEW GODS Universe

The New Gods are returning to the DC Universe and Darkseid’s son Orion steps into the spotlight with a new look that fans are going to want to see.

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The New Gods Are Reborn in DC's "Cosmos-Shattering" Series Relaunch of Jack Kirby's Fourth World

Jack Kirby's immortal creations get a fresh reimagining from two superstar creators, as DC launches The New Gods #1 for an all-new generation.

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Comic book art: Mister Miracles stands between Big Barda and Darkseid.
New Gods Writer Teases RAGNAROK is Coming to the DC Universe

Marvel has had its Ragnarök event - now it's DC's turn. Ram V takes the New Gods to the very end of the world in an interview, teasing what's to come.

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SDCC 2024: Ram V Talks Bringing the NEW GODS Back for DC's Epic All In Era

Ram V discusses bringing back the New Gods for a brand-new series as part of the ambitious new initiative DC All In and what drives his story.

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In 1971, Jack Kirby brought his New Gods mythos to DC Comics. These larger-than-life characters have endured as some of the DCU's most powerful.

Big Barda fights side by side with Cassandra Cain.
I Can't Stop Rooting For DC's Most Unexpected Friendship of 2024

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Darkseid's Pantheon of NEW GODS Get Their Own Series, As DC Goes All In on Jack Kirby's Fourth World

DC's 'What’s Happening in the DC Multiverse' SDCC panel officially reveals The New Gods - a new series coming December from Ram V and Evan Cagle.

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8 Canceled DC Movies James Gunn’s DC Universe Should Revive

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DC's New Gods Are 'Star Wars Meets Hunger Games' in New Graphic Novel

The New Gods are getting revamped for Ngozi Ukazu’s BARDA, an upcoming graphic novel inspired by franchises like The Hunger Games and Star Wars.

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DC’s BARDA Gives The New God Warrior A Graphic Novel of Her Own (Exclusive)

Screen Rant has all the details on Barda, a new YA graphic novel that reveals the backstory of the iconic New God and her path to self-discovery.

Comic book art: Fourth World characters Darkseid and Orion fighting amid rubble and flashes of light.
DC Just Fixed Darkseid & the New Gods with One Revelation

DC just fixed a problem with Darkseid and the New Gods, revealing they are truly worshiped throughout the universe as more than regular beings.

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