James Gunn Pivots to ‘Super-Family’ as Deadline Questions DCU Future (Scoop Confirmed)

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Deadline has finally caught up to what our own insiders have been saying for months.

Gunn’s Shift to the “Superman Family Saga” Matches Insider Claims

I’ve been hearing from people close to the situation, and it sounds like James Gunn has shifted gears with his DC plans. Instead of the big DCU rollout we were expecting, he’s now focusing on what he’s calling a ‘Superman Family Saga,’ which is really exciting to me! It seems like he’s prioritizing stories centered around Superman and the characters connected to him.

I was also informed that James Gunn will leave DC once Warner Bros. Discovery is sold. Shortly after my report came out, Gunn himself publicly wondered about his future with the DC Universe.

Superman #1 Sale Highlights DC’s Value During the WBD Bidding War

A recent article in Deadline discussed the sale of Superman #1 for $9.12 million, which increases the value of Warner Bros. Discovery by strengthening the DC brand. The article also specifically addresses how James Gunn’s position at DC is evolving.

Sources say David Zaslav has mentioned James Gunn is developing another script for a “Superfamily” project, which aligns with what people familiar with the situation have told us about the change in direction for the DC Universe.

Deadline Outlines Current DC Projects Still Moving Forward

According to Deadline, James Gunn has finished a script for a new superhero family project. Development continues on The Batman Part II, the Lanterns series will stream on HBO Max with Gunn and Safran overseeing it, and the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie starring Milly Alcock is still planned for theaters.

Experts emphasize that no matter who acquires Warner Bros. Discovery – whether it’s Netflix, Comcast, or Paramount – the Superman franchise and the rest of the DC characters are still among the company’s biggest strengths.

David Zaslav, who is expected to step down as CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), has mentioned that James Gunn is working on another script for a “Super-family” project. Additionally, a sequel to “Batman” is in development, and the series “Lanterns” is heading to HBO Max. A new “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” movie starring Milly Alcock is also planned for theaters. No matter which company – whether it’s Netflix, Comcast (owner of NBCUniversal), or Paramount led by David Ellison – ends up bidding for WBD, the Superman and other DC characters represent a valuable and powerful asset for the company.

Industry Insider Questions Gunn’s Future at DC Studios

Then Deadlinegoes further by quoting an industry insider who openly questions Gunn’s future.

According to a source familiar with the situation, owning the DC brand could be incredibly valuable for the buyer of Warner Bros. Discovery – it’s like hitting the jackpot. The possibilities are almost endless, as long as the brand is managed effectively, regardless of who is in charge – even if it’s not James Gunn.

Exactly what we’ve been reporting:

According to a source familiar with the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery, a powerful and engaging DC universe is a huge asset. They believe its success is almost guaranteed, with enormous possibilities if managed effectively – regardless of who is in charge, even if it’s not James Gunn. It’s that straightforward.

SnyderVerse Return Very Much in Play

Reports suggest that if Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is sold – possibly to Paramount with financial support from Saudi Arabia, or to Comcast – James Gunn would likely be replaced, potentially paving the way for Zack Snyder to return to the DC Universe.

Sources say Saudi Arabia would like to see Snyder return, Paramount is aiming to refresh the DC universe, and Comcast is preparing for significant changes involving major franchises.

Now that insiders at Deadline are doubting James Gunn’s leadership at DC, the possibility of Zack Snyder’s vision returning seems more likely than it has in a long time.

Deadline has confirmed what we’ve been saying for a while now: the industry is changing as expected.

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2025-11-22 00:32