Overview
- Netflix has an agreement to acquire Warner Bros., which would place DC Studios under its umbrella if regulators approve the deal and competing bids do not prevail.
- Gunn describes the situation as exciting yet uncertain, noting he is taking a wait‑and‑see approach to potential changes in DC’s direction.
- Gunn and fellow DC Studios chief Peter Safran are contracted through 2027, preserving near‑term operational continuity regardless of ownership shifts.
- Netflix has signaled interest in shorter theatrical windows and expanding DC storytelling into series, with co‑CEO Ted Sarandos urging exploration of the IP beyond tentpole films.
- DC’s upcoming slate includes Supergirl on June 26, 2026, Clayface in September 2026, the Lanterns series on HBO Max in 2026, and 2027 releases such as Man of Tomorrow and The Batman Part II.