Overview
- Netflix is in advanced talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for about $83 billion, a developing deal that could reshape stewardship of DC Studios.
- Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav publicly affirmed that the DC Universe will continue across theaters and television and praised James Gunn and Peter Safran’s creative and commercial results.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran disclosed their DC Studios contracts have been extended from October 2026 to spring 2027, reinforcing near‑term leadership continuity.
- DC’s rollout is active, with the first official teaser for the Superman sequel released and a new Supergirl teaser online ahead of a full trailer expected this week.
- Beyond films and series, reporting says WBD has explored DC IP expansion into themed attractions with Comcast/Universal and floated life‑size Metropolis and Gotham concepts.