It seems like Constantine 2, starring Keanu Reeves, has to overcome a major obstacle set by DC Studios’ co-head, James Gunn. A sequel to the 2005 Constantine flick was announced last year. It will become a part of DC Elseworlds, a superhero franchise separate from the main DCU continuity.
The first Constantine film arrived way before the MCU’s first project, Iron Man (2008). Before the announcement of its sequel, we had the DCEU, which consisted of mainly standalone superhero projects. Jason Momoa’s Aquaman 2 will mark the franchise’s end.
James Gunn’s DCU will consist of projects belonging to the main continuity. On the other hand, Elseworlds will have projects that are outside the DCU’s canon. Though, Gunn has set a very high standard for all the upcoming Elseworlds entries. “The bar for Elseworlds tales is going to be higher than the bar for something within the DCU,” Gunn said.
Gunn’s comments have set the bar very high for Constantine 2. The upcoming Keanu Reeves starrer will have to compete against the likes of Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II, Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie a Deux, and Max’s The Penguin series. This means fans may get a high-quality sequel in the form of Constantine 2.
The first film helmer, Francis Lawrence, will return to helm the sequel, with Akiva Goldsman (Titans’ co-creator) handling the script-writing duty. So far, the sequel has received nothing except positive updates. Reeves has confirmed talking about Constantine 2 with Gunn. In addition, the trio of Reeves, Lawrence, and Goldsman has reportedly figured out the sequel’s storyline. If the film meets Gunn’s standard for DC Elseworlds, then we will see it in future for sure.
It will be challenging for Constantine 2 to impress James Gunn and the DC fans, considering the mixed reception the 2005 film received upon its theatrical release. The first entry was praised for its intriguing performances, visuals, and premise. But it needed better execution.
DC has not yet revealed the release date of Keanu Reeves’ Constantine 2. Stay tuned for more updates.