James Gunn, the director of the DCU, plans to rewatch The Suicide Squad and Blue Beetle to clarify what is still considered canon. The DCU officially began with the Creature Commandos in late 2024, but elements of The Squad and Blu Beetle are still considered canonical. Gunn has previously stated that The Suicide Suicide Squad is like an "imperfect memory" and Blue Boob is the first canon character of the superhero universe. He also clarified why he kept Peacemaker canon when he took over as DC Studios co-CEO.