James Gunn, the creator of the superhero series Peacemaker and co-head of the DCU, revealed exactly when Season 2 of the series takes place after Superman. Notably, Superman, also helmed by Gunn, is the DCU’s first cinematic entry.

As the co-head of DC Studios, James Gunn serves as a producer on Supergirl alongside Peter Safran. Gunn, of course, also helmed the box office hit Superman, establishing a specific vibe for the Man of Steel’s corner of this interconnected universe.

First Steps and Superman share some surprising similarities that allow both to stand out from the more mediocre superhero movies of late.