There have been various rumors about how Dwayne Johnson and Warner Bros. both are trying to spark some sort of serious conflict between DC and Marvel. And although the black adam The star may have hinted at the possibility of a crossover between the two superhero franchises, he recently clarified that neither he nor WB want their beloved DC Studios to go to war with Marvel.
Of course, The Rock didn’t hold back when it came to promoting his superhero persona of Black Adam, as he kept boldly asserting that no other superhero or villain could defeat Adam Teth, be it the Man of Steel or the MCU’s Avengers. But the actor has never outright encouraged a deliberate dispute between DC and Marvel, and he recently addressed the same when the question about Marvel vs. DC resurfaced.
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The Rock shoots down rumors that Marvel and DC are going to war
Recently when Dwayne Johnson appeared on iHeartRadio, he was asked if the ever-increasing competition between DC and Marvel was a sign of an impending war over the two billion-dollar franchises. However, the red notice star said that the “new era” which takes place within DC Studios with James Gunn and Peter Safran now running the show, it’s not about beating Marvel or going to war with it.
“I see and understand what you are saying. And I’ve been asked this question a lot. Are we going after… When I talk about the new era of the DC Universe with Black Adam, are we going after Marvel? That’s what I mean by that? The answer is no. We’re not going to do that and there’s no “war” between DC and between MCU. it’s my opinion.
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The former professional wrestler feels there is no room for a feud between the two as he “will always be a Marvel.” He even acknowledged Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and remarked on how distinct and unique the two entertainment companies are in their own ways, leaving almost no reason for bad blood.
“Kevin Feige, I love him. He’s a buddy and a lot of these guys, all of them by the way, all of these superheroes are all my friends and I’m very happy for them. But there’s no Only one Marvel. There is only one Avengers. But also there is only one DC.
Johnson further pointed out that, with the utmost respect for the MCU, he does not “I want to be like Marvel” and focuses entirely on DC’s portrayal. “I want us to be our own brand, our own identity, and we’re proud of that,” the San Andreas explains the actor.
Dwayne Johnson Talks About A Healthy Interaction Between Marvel And DC
Consistent with his earlier remarks about a potential Marvel/DC crossover, Johnson pointed out that he “I would like one day for the two brands to converge” given that this is what the fans want too.
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“So the fans, for me, if they’re speaking loud enough because I want to listen to the fans with what we’re delivering, then we should be working towards that. But…I think the key with brands converging in the common sense is having the right people sitting at the table, having the right conversations.
And if Henry Cavill’s return to the DCU as Superman is any evidence, then Johnson’s audience wishes are still his orders.
Maybe one fine day, this dream too will come true.
Source: The Direct
