DC Fans Speculate on Multiple Seasons for ‘The People v. Gorilla Grodd’

DC Studios’ new true crime spinoff has emerged as one of the more surprising additions to James Gunn’s expanding DC Universe, swapping traditional superhero action for a mockumentary format centered on Metropolis’ criminal justice system. Since its announcement, fans have eagerly analyzed every detail Gunn shares about the project, treating his social media interactions as potential insights into the show’s future direction.

This week, that speculation intensified after Gunn responded to a fan online, addressing comparisons between the upcoming series and other true crime-related shows. In his reply, Gunn confirmed that the project is a DCU true crime docuseries and expressed uncertainty about its similarities to the referenced shows, while also showing gratitude for the support and hoping it would generate interest in what he called his “Melty Ice Cube” series later this fall.

This casual nickname, along with how Gunn referred to the overall project, is fueling new speculation. Notably, Gunn referred to the show as “The People vs,” rather than using its full title, which could imply that it may have multiple seasons focusing on different villains standing trial, rather than being confined to Gorilla Grodd alone.

The official title of the series is ‘The People v. Gorilla Grodd,’ an eight-part mockumentary that follows Daily Planet reporter Jimmy Olsen, portrayed by Skyler Gisondo, as he investigates whether the hyperintelligent ape was wrongfully convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City. Gunn has previously described the show as DC’s first venture into the true crime genre, produced by ‘American Vandal’ creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, who serve as writers and showrunners.

If Gunn is indeed treating “The People v.” as a recurring format rather than a title exclusive to Grodd’s case, it would pave the way for future seasons centered around entirely different DC villains standing trial, each anchored by Jimmy Olsen’s in-universe investigative journalism. This kind of anthology structure would allow DC Studios to continue utilizing the show’s mockumentary format and Daily Planet setting without needing to extend Grodd’s specific storyline indefinitely.

Gunn’s casual mention of a “Melty Ice Cube” series adds another layer of intrigue, although he provided no further details on what the nickname signifies. Given DC’s history of ice-themed villains and the intentionally vague, humorous tone of the phrase, fans are left to speculate about which frosty character or project Gunn might be hinting at, without any official confirmation.

Gunn has consistently dropped these kinds of cryptic hints during his time at DC Studios, often responding to fan inquiries with just enough information to ignite speculation without confirming anything outright. Whether “Melty Ice Cube” will turn out to be a legitimate upcoming project or merely an inside joke that fades away remains uncertain for now.

With ‘The People v. Gorilla Grodd’ set to premiere on HBO Max, Gunn’s comments have once again transformed a routine social media exchange into a fresh wave of fan theorizing about where the DCU’s true crime experiment could expand next.

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