Netflix Saves James Gunn and the DCU

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Netflix unexpectedly securing the deal with Warner Bros. Discovery could be a turning point for James Gunn and his plans for the DC Universe.

So, I was reading the latest, and YouTuber John Campea is reporting that Netflix apparently wants to keep James Gunn working at DC even after the Warner Bros. Discovery deal closes. The plan, according to Campea, is for Gunn to work alongside the current WB film heads, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy. It sounds like they see a way to make it all work, which is honestly pretty interesting!

However, sources within the company say the situation is actually quite complex, and Paramount remaining involved only makes things more unclear.

John Campea Claims Netflix Will Keep Gunn

During his show, Campea reported that Netflix intends to keep James Gunn on board after the acquisition is finalized.

He also hinted that Peter Safran, who works with Gunn as a producer, might also be leaving, but the specifics are still unknown.

Following the merger, Netflix shared its initial plans, stating it intends to continue running Warner Bros. as it does now and will leverage its successes, such as releasing movies in theaters.

Although Netflix seems confident and stable, and there’s still some uncertainty about its future with movie theaters, the official statements don’t always reflect what’s actually happening inside the company as it changes and reorganizes.

Netflix won’t share any potentially bad news right now, particularly before the acquisition is finalized and while they’re already facing scrutiny from regulators.

THR: WBD Paying Massive Bonuses to Keep Executives in Place

A recent report suggests James Gunn might remain with the company, as Warner Bros. Discovery intends to distribute almost $38.7 million in bonuses to key executives to ensure they stay through the merger.

According to a regulatory filing, some top executives will receive bonuses as long as they stay with the company until the Netflix agreement is finalized. This finalization process could take over a year because of required government reviews.

As a movie fan, it sounds like things at Warner Bros. Discovery are going to be pretty quiet for the next year. From what I’m reading, they’re mostly just maintaining things and seeing what Netflix does next before making any big moves. It’s like they’re waiting to see which way the wind blows!

Notably, THR makes no mention of James Gunn in its report.

De Luca and Abdy both received contract renewals, but James Gunn’s current contract will end next year.

Insiders: Gunn Could Leave if Netflix Shrinks DC

Sources say James Gunn might leave DC if Netflix simplifies Warner Bros. and scales back DC projects.

The worry is that because Netflix is so centrally controlled, its divisions won’t have much independence. This means specialized areas, like DC content, wouldn’t be able to operate as freely as they might elsewhere.

Gunn Was Also Expected to Exit if Paramount Bought WBD

We heard through sources that James Gunn was prepared to leave DC if Paramount bought Warner Bros. Discovery. Reports from both Deadline and Puck News later confirmed this.

Paramount is still in the running, and there’s talk they might try to buy Warner Bros. Discovery directly from its investors, going around CEO David Zaslav.

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2025-12-06 04:02