James Gunn and Peter Safran May Be Out, but the DCU Needs to Continue

James Gunn and Peter Safran have stepped down as co-CEOs of DC Studios, with Jeremy Latcham taking their place. The news comes as a shock to DC fans, who have seen significant turmoil in the division in recent years. Despite this shake-up, it's clear that the DC Universe must continue, and that DC's desire to compete with Disney and the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains strong.

Since 2023, Gunn and Safran had been working on their ambitious plan for the DCU, known as "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters," aimed at creating an interconnected collection of films and TV shows to restore the DC brand and establish a cohesive shared universe. Their efforts culminated in 2025 with Superman's debut and the release of Supergirl, Lanterns, and Clayface.

While the DCU has faced its share of setbacks, such as the box-office bomb Supergirl and the relatively low-budget success of Clayface, it remains essential that Skydance continues this direction, rather than abandoning it completely. Skydance needs to demonstrate confidence in the direction of the DC line, even if the person leading the charge has changed.

They should preserve the core continuity and key actors established so far, like Corenswet, Aaron Pierre's Green Lantern, and Milly Alcock's Supergirl. Additionally, ongoing projects such as 2027's Man of Tomorrow and The People v. Gorilla Grodd should not be shelved, as they represent valuable investments that would be a waste to abandon.