Overview
- James Gunn and Peter Safran said their original four-year deals ending October 2026 have been extended to expire in spring 2027, according to a Bloomberg profile.
- Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav appointed the pair after reading Gunn’s Superman screenplay, which he cited in praising their creative vision.
- Reporting says WBD explored DC-themed expansions with Universal’s parks and is developing ideas for life-size Metropolis and Gotham environments, with specifics still in discussion.
- The DCU has launched three installments and next up is Supergirl on June 26, 2026, with a first trailer reportedly set to debut online Thursday.
- Gunn reiterated that theatrical releases are crucial for DC’s large-scale stories, and the duo indicated their plans continue despite wider corporate deal talks.