James Gunn Confirms DC Studios Reporting Line at Skydance
James Gunn answered a social media question about the studio's chain of command as DC Studios settles into its new corporate home.
James Gunn confirmed on social media that he and Peter Safran report directly to the top CEOs at Skydance, the same arrangement they had at Warner Bros. Discovery. Gunn clarified the reporting structure in a post responding to a question about the studio's chain of command.
According to Bleeding Cool, Gunn and Safran were announced as Co-Chairmen of DC Studios on the merged company's CEO Business Leadership Team.
Skydance's website states that DC Studios is committed to building a unified DCU spanning film, TV, animation and gaming under a single banner. The same site describes DC Comics as part of Warner Bros. Discovery.
In October 2025, the new DCU launched with Gunn's Superman, the first film in the rebooted slate that also includes Lanterns, Clayface and Supergirl.
Quick answers
Who do James Gunn and Peter Safran report to at Skydance?
James Gunn confirmed that he and Peter Safran report directly to the top CEOs at Skydance, the same reporting arrangement they had at Warner Bros. Discovery.
What is DC Studios' stated goal under Skydance?
Skydance's website states that DC Studios is committed to building a unified DCU spanning film, TV, animation and gaming under a single banner.