Every DC Movie and TV Show That Could Be Affected by James Gunn’s Exit

Is there a lasso of ambiguity?

It is difficult to overstate how shocking James Gunn and Peter Safran’s exit as DC Studios executives is. The decision has numerous potential repercussions that will play out over the next several years. Reducing the decision to a production slate risks suggesting that it is simply about which superhero movies and shows we may or may not see in the near future. It is a far bigger deal than that. As one of the first major moves following Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros., it could help reshape the entertainment industry.

For now, it does seem slightly more urgent to try to answer the many questions about what happens to DC Studios’ many pending projects. Gunn and Safran greenlit a lot of projects in recent years, and the majority of them are now in limbo. While we do not have all the answers yet, here’s a rundown of where many of those projects stand as of the time of writing. We’ll be updating this piece as the situation surrounding these movies and shows becomes a bit clearer.

Upcoming DC Movies With Confirmed Release Dates

Man of Tomorrow

Release date: July 9, 2027
Continuity: DCU

This is one of the more straightforward projects in the DC pipeline. James Gunn will write and direct the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, which is still scheduled for a July 9, 2027, release date.

Gunn has made it clear that he’s still involved with this project in his previous creative capacities and is very much looking forward to working on it. Skydance’s official announcement confirms that the film is already in post-production.

So, unless something truly unexpected happens between now and July, this one looks set to make it across the finish line.

The Batman Part II

Release date: February 18, 2028
Continuity: Elseworlds

This one is slightly less straightforward, though for reasons that have little to do with James Gunn.

The Batman Part II has faced numerous production delays over the years for various reasons. Most recently, it was announced that Steven Soderbergh would be finishing principal photography while director Matt Reeves attends to a personal matter.

The movie is still scheduled for a February 18, 2028, release date. If it misses that date, it won’t necessarily have anything to do with the DC Studios shake-up. The official announcement specifically identifies the film as an active production, with Gunn and Safran continuing as producers.

The Batman Part II exists outside the main DCU continuity, which means its future isn’t necessarily tied to the direction Latcham takes Gunn’s interconnected universe.

Upcoming DC Movies Still in Development

The Brave and the Bold

Release date: TBA
Continuity: DCU

First announced in 2023, The Brave and the Bold was intended to introduce Batman to the DCU’s main continuity.

In other words, Robert Pattinson’s Batman exists in his own Elseworlds continuity, while The Brave and the Bold would introduce the Batman who could theoretically serve as the counterpart to Gunn’s Superman and other DCU characters. The very idea of this project was always ambitious and, in some circles, a bit confusing. After all, DC would effectively be asking audiences to follow two separate live-action versions of Batman (at least) in theaters at roughly the same time.

While Gunn and his associates have generally expressed confidence in the future of their DC projects, the lack of a release date or confirmed cast leaves The Brave and the Bold in an uncertain position. More importantly, the film was designed to establish one of the central characters in Gunn’s larger DCU. Whether Latcham wants to continue with that specific vision of Batman remains to be seen.

Dynamic Duo

Release date: 2028
Continuity: Elseworlds

Dynamic Duo is an ambitious animated movie following Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, two characters who have served as Robin.

The project is particularly interesting as it represents the kind of unconventional approach to familiar DC characters that became a hallmark of Gunn and Safran’s leadership. That could work in the movie’s favor, especially if it is already far enough along in production to justify completing it. However, an animated theatrical release built around two versions of Robin is hardly the safest commercial proposition.

With a new executive overseeing the slate, it’s reasonable to wonder whether Dynamic Duo will retain its intended release plans or be shuffled as the new leadership establishes its priorities.

Wonder Woman

Release date: TBA
Continuity: DCU

A series of rumors suggests that Wonder Woman may debut in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow. That has not been confirmed, though speculation about her appearance has persisted for some time.

The possibility of Gunn introducing Wonder Woman and setting her up for future adventures in the next Superman movie has only become more interesting amid uncertainty surrounding DC’s previously planned Paradise Lost television series. Now, we could be looking at a potentially awkward situation.

If Wonder Woman is set to debut in Man of Tomorrow, it may be too late to make significant changes to that creative plan. That could leave the new DC Studios leadership deciding whether to retain Gunn’s version of the character or take her in a different direction. Adria Arjona has been mentioned in casting rumors, but there has been no official confirmation that she has been cast as Wonder Woman. Given the character’s importance to DC, it’s difficult to imagine the studio abandoning Wonder Woman altogether. However, the future of this particular incarnation remains uncertain.

Teen Titans

Release date: TBA
Continuity: DCU

Earlier this year, James Gunn shot down rumors that Sam Levinson was in negotiations to direct a live-action adaptation of Teen Titans. Gunn added that no director had been chosen at that time. In 2025, Gunn also disputed a report that casting for the movie was set to begin that fall. In other words, there has been a lot of noise surrounding this project, but little of it has indicated substantial progress.

Without getting too speculative, the lack of a confirmed cast, director, or release date seemingly makes this a project that could be relatively easy to reconsider if the new DC Studios team doesn’t see Teen Titans, or this particular version of it, as a significant part of its plans moving forward. That does not mean the movie is canceled, but it does mean there is little publicly confirmed progress to suggest that production is imminent.

Swamp Thing

Release date: TBA
Continuity: DCU (expected to be relatively standalone)

In October, Peter Safran confirmed that DC Studios was waiting on a draft of James Mangold’s Swamp Thing movie.

The statement came during a press tour for Clayface, which makes sense given that both movies are somewhat standalone, genre-focused projects that give filmmakers opportunities to work with some of their favorite characters in relatively isolated settings, at least as far as continuity goes. The future of Swamp Thing depends on how happy DC Studios is with Clayface, what Mangold turns in, and whether all parties involved still want to move forward.

That’s certainly a lot of ifs in the current situation. However, this could also be a case of a big-name director working on a project that isn’t dependent on the larger DCU continuity actually helping to preserve the movie.

Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Movie

Release date: TBA
Continuity: Unconfirmed

This project and the Teen Titans movie are in somewhat similar positions.

Both are considered to be in the early stages of development, both have received few substantial updates, and both resemble the more unconventional projects that Gunn and Safran were willing to pursue. The film would bring together Batman villains Bane and Deathstroke, although the precise nature of their relationship and the story has not been officially established.

Without a confirmed cast, director, or release date, this is another project that could be reconsidered under the new leadership. For now, there is little evidence that the project is approaching production.

Constantine

Release date: TBA
Continuity: Unconfirmed

A late addition to the DC Studios roster, a new adaptation of Constantinewas reportedly being considered around the time Gunn and Safran’s departure was announced.

If those reports are accurate, there has been little publicly confirmed progress on the project so far. That makes this one particularly interesting. Will the new regime see Constantine as an opportunity to develop its own take on a popular supernatural DC property, or will it prefer to concentrate on bigger, more established superhero franchises? The project’s reported early development status makes it difficult to predict what happens next.

Upcoming DC TV Shows

Creature Commandos Season 2

Release date: TBA (previously reported for 2027)
Continuity: DCU

A few months ago, James Gunn said that the second season of Creature Commandos had been in production for quite some time. It was also previously reported that the show was expected to debut sometime during the second half of 2027.

Given the progress reportedly made on the series, there is little reason to believe that it won’t receive a second season. That said, its premiere date has not been firmly established, and the show’s future beyond Season 2 is another matter entirely. For now, Creature Commandos seems to be in a considerably stronger position than DC’s many television projects that remain in earlier stages of development.

The People v. Gorilla Grodd

Release date: Expected in 2027
Continuity: DCU

One of the strangest DC projects currently in the pipeline, The People v. Gorilla Grodd is an eight-episode HBO Max series starring Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd.

It certainly has James Gunn’s sensibility. However, the fact that filming has already wrapped means this project is in a much stronger position than many of the studio’s other planned series. In fact, Skydance specifically mentioned the show in its announcement of Latcham’s appointment, confirming that it is expected to debut in 2027. That makes The People v. Gorilla Grodd one of the clearest examples of Gunn and Safran’s creative influence continuing beyond their departure from DC Studios leadership.

DC TV Shows In Development

Blue Beetle Animated Series

Release date: TBA
Continuity: Expected to connect to the DCU

A few months ago, James Gunn denied reports that the Blue Beetle animated series had been canceled, saying that it was still very much in development.

That phrasing is worth paying attention to. It confirms that the project had not been abandoned at the time, but it doesn’t necessarily tell us how close the series is to production. The fact that relatively little has been publicly revealed about the show in recent years doesn’t help clarify its status. This is another project that may depend on whether Latcham and his team want to continue developing the characters and stories Gunn had prioritized.

My Adventures With Green Lantern

Release date: TBA
Continuity: Animated DC continuity

Late last month, Peter Safran said the future of My Adventures With Superman was “up in the air” as the team involved with that series was working on the Jessica Cruz-led My Adventures With Green Lantern animated series.

That suggests that My Adventures With Green Lantern is another project in active development, though that alone doesn’t guarantee it will reach audiences. The possibility of one series coming at the expense of another also highlights the potential vulnerability of DC’s television projects, especially its animated productions. With new leadership preparing to evaluate the studio’s slate, it remains to be seen how much of the existing animation strategy will continue.

Starfire Animated Series

Release date: TBA
Continuity: Unconfirmed

Earlier this year, we learned a little more about the Starfire animated series, which has been described as an 11-minute children’s show set in the Vega galaxy and starring Starfire alongside a team of alien girls.

However, there isn’t enough publicly confirmed information about the show’s production progress to say whether it is likely to survive the leadership change. It’s possible that the series is far enough along to continue without major disruption. It’s possible that Latcham’s team will reevaluate it alongside the rest of DC’s animated slate.

DC Super Powers

Release date: TBA
Continuity: Unconfirmed

Don’t be confused by the generic name. This animated series is inspired by a 1980s toy line, focuses on Justice League Academy, and has been described as “The Breakfast Club with superpowers.” It was announced in 2025 and has received few substantial public updates since.

As with other animated projects in early development, the lack of recent news raises questions about its future, though it doesn’t necessarily indicate that the series is in trouble. It is possible that DC Super Powers moves forward while the new leadership sorts through the rest of the slate. For now, its future is uncertain.

Mister Terrific Spinoff

Release date: TBA
Continuity: DCU

This spinoff series is reportedly in active development, with The Sandman‘s Allan Heinberg writing the pilot. Prior to the recent leadership changes, this seemed like a particularly promising project given its connections to Gunn’s Superman and the positive reception to Mister Terrific’s appearance in that film.

The series’ future is also now uncertain. One possibility is that the success of Lanterns could encourage the new administration to continue exploring supporting DC characters through standalone television projects. On the other hand, the show’s connections to Gunn’s broader DCU vision could complicate matters if Latcham decides to pursue a different creative strategy. Ultimately, much may depend on how far along the series is.

DC Movies and TV Shows That Have Been Canceled

The Authority

Earlier this year, James Gunn confirmed that his planned film adaptation of The Authority had been shelved because it no longer fit into the broader DCU plans.

This was always an obscure pull from the DC roster, and the project’s future was already in doubt before Gunn and Safran’s departure. Unless someone in the new leadership team has a particular interest in reviving the concept, it’s difficult to see The Authority suddenly becoming a priority.

Booster Gold

Back in July, writer David Jenkins confirmed that his version of the Booster Gold series was no longer moving forward at HBO Max.

That doesn’t necessarily mean DC has abandoned the character forever, but it does mean the previously developed version of the series is no longer part of the active slate. Given the leadership change, it’s difficult to imagine that particular incarnation suddenly being revived without a significant new creative push.

We’re including it here for the sake of completeness, but readers shouldn’t consider Booster Gold a confirmed upcoming DC television series at this time.

Matthew Byrd

Matthew Byrd is the News Editor of Reactor. He has been featured in various publications and has written numerous works of fiction, but he mostly likes talking about his dog and bad movies. You can find him on Bluesky at ‪@mbyrd.bsky.social‬.
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