# James Gunn Approves Fan Timeline for DCU

> James Gunn co-signs fan timeline placing Blue Beetle and Clayface in DCU order.
- Title: James Gunn Approves Fan Timeline for DCU · SlashFilm
- Summary: James Gunn co-signs fan timeline placing Blue Beetle and Clayface in DCU order. James Gunn endorsed a fan-made timeline showing Blue Beetle (2023) and…
- Keywords: james gunn, dc universe, clayface, blue beetle, dcu timeline, fan timeline, superman, creature commandos, peacemaker season 1, SlashFilm
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2307459/james-gunn-approve-fan-dc-universe-timeline-clayface-blue-beetle
- Author: Joe Roberts
- Published: 2026-11-05T03:02:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james gunn, dc universe, clayface, blue beetle, dcu timeline, fan timeline, superman, creature commandos, peacemaker season 1, entertainment, culture
## Fan timeline for DCU
User comicbookcollide posted a list of DC Universe projects on Threads to arrange films and TV series into a coherent timeline.

> Timelines give me anxiety, but I think this is pretty good
## Gunn co-signs timeline
James Gunn responded to the post writing "Timelines give me anxiety, but I think this is pretty good".

> Timelines give me anxiety, but I think this is pretty good
## Clayface timeline position
Clayface is listed as the second DCU event occurring in 2021.
## Blue Beetle timeline position
Blue Beetle (2023) is listed as occurring just prior to Creature Commandos Season 1.
## DCU timeline complexity
Gunn confirmed Blue Beetle is canon to DCU but requires retcons to fit with the timeline.
## Timeline anxiety
Gunn has anxiety about DCU timelines despite co-signing the fan timeline.
## Key takeaway

James Gunn endorsed a fan-made timeline showing Blue Beetle (2023) and Clayface (2021) as early DCU projects.