James Gunn and Peter Safran to Stay With DC Universe After Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. will not change DC's leadership, with the studio confirming Gunn and Safran remain in charge.
James Gunn and Peter Safran will continue leading the DC Universe after Paramount completes its acquisition of Warner Bros., the studio has officially confirmed. Paramount agreed to buy Warner Bros. in early 2026, and the merger is now set to leave DC's creative leadership intact, according to screenrant.com.
Gunn signalled his involvement in the combined company by sharing a Skydance video on Instagram that promoted the merged library. The clip features a scene from Superman, the 2025 film that launched the current DC slate.
What's next for DC
The confirmation comes with several DC projects already in motion. Man of Tomorrow has finished filming and is scheduled for theaters in 2027, while Clayface is set to release in just over a month. The People v. Gorilla Grodd is actively filming, and Creature Commandos season 2 and Mister Miracle are deep in production.
On the streaming side, Lanterns became a hit on HBO Max, while Supergirl, released in theaters after Superman, was a box office bomb. Superman itself earned over $600 million worldwide in summer 2025.
Paramount's purchase of Warner Bros. brings the two studios' libraries together under Skydance, whose CEO David Ellison reportedly visited the set of Man of Tomorrow to speak with Gunn.
Quick answers
Will James Gunn and Peter Safran stay at DC after the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger?
Yes. It has been officially confirmed that both will continue leading the DC Universe once the merger concludes.
When did Paramount agree to buy Warner Bros.?
Paramount agreed to buy Warner Bros. in early 2026.
What DC projects are currently in the works?
Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for 2027, Clayface arrives in just over a month, The People v. Gorilla Grodd is filming, and Creature Commandos season 2 and Mister Miracle are in production.