Reasons for James Gunn’s Firing From DC Studios Revealed

The Hollywood Reporter has shared details about James Gunn and Peter Safran’s departure from their leadership roles at DC Studios.

According to insiders, the films released under Gunn’s leadership fell short of expectations. The “disastrous” Supergirl failed to recoup its budget, while Superman, despite earning more than $700 million, was deemed to lack “pop-cultural significance.” The new leadership at Skydance, which brought Warner Bros. and Paramount together, also saw little value in a shift toward horror following the modest box-office performance of Clayface.

Before the merger, Gunn and Safran reported directly to Warner Bros. chief David Zaslav. Skydance film executives Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg were reportedly unhappy with the lack of transparency surrounding the pair’s plans and their exclusive arrangement. As a result, Skydance CEO David Ellison directed the appointment of Jeremy Latcham as the new head of the DC cinematic universe. Latcham spent years working with Marvel, producing films including Iron Man, The Avengers and Spider-Man.

Gunn assured fans that he would finish production on the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, which is scheduled for release in the United States in July 2027. It remains unclear whether Matt Reeves will complete his Batman trilogy starring Robert Pattinson. Filming is currently underway on the second installment, which is set to premiere on February 18, 2028.

Source: Film.ru