In a shocking turn of events, James Gunn, the visionary behind DC Studios' rebooted universe, has reportedly been planning an epic Superman movie series that could have potentially spearheaded a Justice League franchise. However, Gunn's ambitious plans were cut short by his sudden exit from DC Studios, following a corporate reshuffle that saw Jeremy Latcham take over direct control.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn was allegedly working on a third Superman movie after the release of Man of Tomorrow next summer, with plans to launch a new Superman film every two years, eventually leading to a Justice League franchise. Gunn had openly discussed the possibility of a superhero team-up movie in his DCU, teasing an overarching villain that would challenge Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and Batman.
The decision to part ways with Gunn was reportedly due to a combination of studio politics, the DC Universe's box office struggles, and a desire for movies more in line with Skydance boss David Ellison's tastes. Skydance allegedly felt that Superman's $618 million box office haul wasn't enough for pop culture impact status, with fans calling for a return of Zack Snyder's DCEU. However, there is no indication that Skydance will reinstate the Snyderverse or continue where Snyder's Justice League left off.
James Gunn expressed his relief from corporate politics in a letter to fans and hinted at continuing work on another DC project. Despite the sudden change, Gunn assured fans that the characters he set up would live on. The future of the DC Universe remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Gunn's ambitious plans for Superman have been disrupted, leaving fans eagerly awaiting updates on the DCU's next moves.