James Gunn’s deal during his tenure as DC Studios co-chief reportedly allowed him to earn up to $10 million for a single movie, even as the franchise struggled to turn its expensive reboot into sustained commercial and cultural momentum.
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James Gunn Uses Podcast To Explain DC Continuity and Only Makes it More Confusing
James Gunn has devoted an official podcast to explaining how The Suicide Squad fits into his rebooted DC Universe. His answers expose the complications created by selectively preserving his earlier projects while discarding their original continuity.
James Gunn Claims Krypto, John Stewart, and Peacemaker Could Become DC’s New “Diamonds”
James Gunn apparently believes that Krypto the Superdog, John Stewart, and Peacemaker could eventually become just as valuable to DC Studios as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. The DC Studios co-chairman made the eyebrow-raising comparison while once again...
James Gunn’s DC Now Working on Another Batman Show Without Batman
DC Studios is developing another project centered on one of Batman’s most recognizable villains, while the mainline DCU still awaits a proper introduction to the Dark Knight.
Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Reportedly Gets Smaller Role in Man of Tomorrow as DC Studios Faces New Scrutiny
Milly Alcock may still be playing Supergirl in James Gunn's DC Universe, but a new report suggests her character's importance to the franchise could be diminishing following the disappointing theatrical performance of her standalone movie. The development comes just...
Josh Brolin Explains Why He Turned Down Hal Jordan Role in Lanterns
Josh Brolin says his attachment to Outer Range may have influenced his decision to turn down Hal Jordan in HBO’s Lanterns.
Jesse Eisenberg Claims Playing Lex Luthor in DC Snyderverse Killed His Acting Career
Jesse Eisenberg says playing Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice damaged his Hollywood prospects, pushing him toward writing and directing.
James Gunn Denies Milly Alcock Was Fired as Supergirl but Questions Remain Over Deleted Instagram Posts
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has publicly denied rumors that Milly Alcock was fired from her role as Supergirl following the disappointing box office performance of her standalone film. However, his response leaves unanswered questions about the actress's decision to...
Steven Soderbergh Steps In to Finish ‘The Batman Part II’ as Matt Reeves Remains Sidelined
Production on The Batman Part II is moving forward under an unexpected new director, with Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh stepping in to complete principal photography while Matt Reeves continues dealing with a family matter. The surprising development,...
Milly Alcock Deletes Supergirl Instagram Posts, Raising Questions About Her DCU Future
Supergirl actress Milly Alcock has reportedly removed nearly every post associated with her DC Studios movie from her Instagram grid, including the original announcement celebrating her casting as Kara Zor-El. The unexpected social media cleanup comes months after the...
Lanterns Season 2 Update Expected Before Year’s End
DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran says fans should hear news about a potential Lanterns Season 2 before the end of 2026. However, HBO has not officially renewed the controversial Green Lantern adaptation.
DC Studios Podcast Host Claims Critics of Lanterns “Aren’t Worth Living”
A host of DC Studios’ official podcast has sparked controversy after suggesting that some critics of HBO’s Lanterns are not smart enough to appreciate the series and questioning whether they deserve to be saved from drowning.
DC Studios’ Deathstroke and Bane Movie Gets Working Title
DC Studios' planned Deathstroke and Bane movie has reportedly received a working title, offering a new sign that James Gunn and Peter Safran are continuing to develop projects centered on Batman's most recognizable adversaries, even as the DC Universe's own Batman...