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James Gunn Says Mangold’s Swamp Thing Still in Development at DC

Competing commitments plus DC’s cautious rollout leave the timeline uncertain.

Overview

  • Gunn told Rolling Stone the project is not dead and said he has spoken with James Mangold, who remains invested in directing.
  • Mangold recently signed an overall deal with Paramount, with reporting indicating his next feature is likely High Side starring Timothée Chalamet.
  • DC Studios is targeting only one to two theatrical releases per year, with a slate already stretching through 2027.
  • No production start, release date, or finished script has been announced, and DC will not move forward until a script meets Gunn’s standards.
  • Outlets report the earliest feasible window could be around 2028, though the timing remains speculative.