With rumors floating that Josh Brolin is coming into the DCU as Darkseid, James Gunn may be winning in his fight against Kevin Feige.

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The battle between Marvel and DC is no longer a grand fight and hasn’t been for quite some time. Although Kevin Feige’s franchise has been failing for some time, it has been nowhere close to the lows that DC has been hitting for the past few years.

A still from Kevin Feige's The Avengers (2012) | Credit: Marvel StudiosA still from Kevin Feige’s The Avengers (2012) | Credit: Marvel Studios

However, their future plans seem to be more than a little ambitious, with both franchises buckling in to make sure they get back to their glorious days. Amid these, there seems to be one rumor that could seriously tip the scales in James Gunn’s favor, and it has Josh Brolin at the very center.

Kevin Feige may have to watch his back

Josh Brolin has been a beloved part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since he first appeared in The Guardians of the Galaxy. Playing the role of Thanos, he created a memorable villain, helped make two of the most iconic Marvel films of all time, and gave some very engaging fight sequences.

Josh Brolin as Thanos in Avengers: Endgame | Credits: Marvel StudiosJosh Brolin as Thanos in Avengers: Endgame | Credits: Marvel Studios

Although the last time fans saw him in the franchise was at the end of Avengers: Endgame, he has gone on to voice the character in three episodes of Marvel’s What If…? However, if recent speculation is to be believed, he may be switching sides and joining the DCU.

As James Gunn paves the path for a brand new DC after years of disappointment, he has certainly been making some bold and wise decisions. With this, there have also been rumors about Brolin potentially becoming involved with the franchise in the coming years.

DarkseidDarkseid in Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Credit: DC

Interestingly enough, Brolin furthered these rumors recently after he posted a fanart of himself as Darkseid on his Instagram story (via CBR). The cherry on top was the caption of this fanart, which reported the rumors that had been floating around.

Fans have mixed feelings about Josh Brolin as Darkseid

Although Josh Brolin did not comment anything when he posted the picture on his profile, many believe it to be a confirmation that he will be entering the DCU. What makes this all the more fascinating is the fact that he could be playing the role of Darkseid, a character who is extremely similar to Thanos in many ways.

A still from SicarioJosh Brolin in Sicario (2015). Credits: Lionsgate

Since news of this hit the internet, many have a variety of opinions about the possibility of him playing the ruler of Apokolips. While everyone is collectively on board with the idea of him joining the franchise, many cannot help but point out that there is very little difference between his potential character in DC and the one he played in Marvel.

Instead, they believe that there are several other characters that he would be better suited for, ranging from Deathstroke to Jim Gordon. At the same time, there are those who believe that no one is better suited to play the role of Darkseid than Brolin, stating that he would do an excellent job as the character and there is a reason why he is considered for such characters.

Deathstroke's emotions hindered him from doing the jobDeathstroke | Credits: DC Comics

Although there are many possibilities when it comes to James Gunn and the DCU, fans certainly want to see Brolin in the franchise. Additionally, his talent and respect in the industry would certainly give Kevin Feige a run for his money.