
James Gunn and Peter Safran Step Down From DC Studios, Jeremy Latcham Named New Head
James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs of DC Studios, ending a four-year era that promised to rebuild the superhero universe from the ground up.
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Superman is a film in the DC Universe, with James Gunn involved in its development and direction. CutMirchi covers the film's performance, upcoming projects, and behind-the-scenes progress within the DCU.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs of DC Studios, ending a four-year era that promised to rebuild the superhero universe from the ground up.

James Gunn says the DCU’s Batman casting isn’t far off — but no one’s in the running yet. Not even a name. The filmmaker, co-chief of DC Studios, dropped the latest on the Caped Crusader during a Thursday podcast episode tied to The Suicide Squad’s place in the new continuity. ‘It’s all b—,’ he said flatly when asked if Batman had already been cast. ‘But when we do cast the DCU Batman, which isn

Clayface has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes at 73%, two points off certified fresh, putting it well ahead of Supergirl but behind Superman in James Gunn's young DC Universe.

James Gunn has confirmed he’s already working on the screenplay for his next film, even as Superman: Man of Tomorrow enters its final stages of post-production. The announcement came via a casual reply on Threads, where he said he 'had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!!' The film, scheduled for release on July 9, 2027, stars David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex,

The director confirms he’s 'already in it' while awaiting the final edit of Man of Tomorrow, setting the stage for a sequel that pits Superman against Lex Luthor—and introduces John Stewart to the live-action DCU.

Clayface, the DCU's third theatrical release, is tracking for a $50-55 million global opening, far short of what it needs to overtake Superman's $618.7 million worldwide total, per early estimates.

Gunn and Safran stay at DC Studios after Paramount's WBD takeover — but the clock is ticking on their legacy.