- Primary Subject: DC Studios leadership transition & DCU franchise future
- Key Update: Skydance replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham as head of DC Studios.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 10, 2026
- Quick Answer: Skydance has replaced James Gunn with Jeremy Latcham to lead DC Studios, leaving current projects intact while future DCU plans face a potential reboot.
Now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios' CEOs, fans are wondering what's next for the DCU.
We learned the shocking news yesterday that DC Studios has undergone a massive leadership shakeup since Skydance decided to let go of Gunn and Safran as the chairmen, and they were replaced by former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham. As a result, the future of the DCU is now uncertain.
So, what's next for DC Studios? Will the DCU continue? Or will it be rebooted again?
What's Next for DC Studios and the DCU Franchise?
For now, we can expect the rest of the DCU franchise under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership to continue, since some of the projects have already been shot or are still in various stages of production.
The shocking news should not affect the release of Man of Tomorrow next year, or TV projects such as Creature Commandos season 2, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, and the Mister Miracle animated series.
The Batman Part II, which is in the final stages of production, is also not expected to be affected by the current leadership shakeup in DC Studios.
However, for the next stage of the DC franchise after Man of Tomorrow, the status remains unclear since Jeremy Latcham won't be taking over DC Studios until December 1, so it might take a while before we will be able to hear his plans for the DCU.
Before Gunn and Safran were let go, Gunn was already working on the script for a third Superman movie that would possibly morph into a Justice League movie. However, it remains unknown whether he would be allowed to finish his vision as intended.
According to Puck News, the new leadership at DC Studios under Skydance will dismantle Gunn and Safran's future DCU plans, excluding the projects that were already filmed. So, we might be expecting another DC reboot in the future once the remaining DCU projects have been released.
While there is a lot of uncertainty at the moment, it's clear now that the DC universe will be changing once again soon, and it would be interesting to see whether fans and audiences will invest in another iteration of a comic book franchise that has been revitalized many times in the last decade.
What to Expect in Man of Tomorrow
Man of Tomorrow will serve as the fourth feature film in the DCU franchise. It is slated for release in theaters on July 9, 2027.
David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are confirmed to reprise their respective roles of Superman/Clark Kent and Lex Luthor. Just like the first movie, James Gunn is also serving as the director and writer of the project.
Other cast members who are expected to return in the film are Frank Grillo (Rick Flag, Sr.), Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), and Milly Alcock (Supergirl).
Aaron Pierre is confirmed to reprise the role of John Stewart from Lanterns, while German actor Lars Eidinger has been cast to play Brainiac. Adria Arjona, Matthew Lillard, and Andre Royo are also part of the cast. Xolo Maridueña is set to appear as Blue Beetle, making him officially part of the DCU.
While most of the plot details are under wraps, Gunn teased that the film "is a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat."