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Gunn and Safran Extend DC Studios Tenure to 2027 as Supergirl Teases Next Phase and Park Plans Advance

The spring 2027 extension underscores stability for DC’s reboot during high-profile deal chatter.

Overview

  • James Gunn and Peter Safran say their DC Studios contracts, originally set to end in October 2026, have been extended to spring 2027, according to a new Bloomberg profile.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says he chose the pair after reading Gunn’s Superman script and continues to back their vision for theatrical and TV storytelling.
  • A first Supergirl teaser has been released online with a full trailer expected this week, and the film is scheduled to open on June 26, 2026.
  • Reporting describes Warner Bros. Discovery exploring DC commercialization beyond screens, including talks with Comcast’s Universal for theme‑park elements and concepts for life‑size Metropolis and Gotham blocks.
  • Industry coverage notes Netflix is in talks to acquire WBD, while Zaslav signals the DCU rollout will continue as planned despite ongoing sale discussions.