What is DC's movie future after James Gunn-Peter Safran's exit? Check list of officially confirmed upcoming projects

James Gunn and Peter Safran stepping down as co-heads of DC Studios has raised questions about the future of the DC Universe they have spent the last four years building. With several movies and shows announced and at various stages of development, fans are now wondering if the change in leadership could affect the studio’s upcoming slate. But Gunn has provided reassurance that his departure doesn’t mean the characters and stories he introduced are gone.

Gunn and Safran are expected to leave their positions on December 1, with former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham set to take over. While Gunn has admitted that he is relieved to return to filmmaking full-time, he will continue to be involved with DC in the immediate future.

In his farewell message, Gunn confirmed that he is writing another DC project beyond Man of Tomorrow. "And, of course, the characters we set up will live on," he wrote, without revealing which project he is developing.


He described his time at DC Studios as "trying, to say the least", but also thanked the teams, filmmakers and fans who supported the new DC Universe (DCU).

Which DC movies are still in the pipeline?

Several announced productions belong to the DCU that Gunn and Safran began building in 2023.

Man of Tomorrow (July 9, 2027): David Corenswet returns as Superman and Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor in Gunn’s Superman sequel. The two characters are expected to work together against Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger.

The Brave and the Bold: DCU’s upcoming Batman reboot will feature a new version of Bruce Wayne, unlike Robert Pattinson’s character. Andy Muschietti was directing the project.

Swamp Thing: James Mangold's horror-focused DC project is still moving forward, with Peter Safran confirming in October that its script is being written.

Wonder Woman: Ana Nogueira is writing the film, which will introduce a new version of the superheroine rather than bringing back Gal Gadot.

Teen Titans: Another announced DCU movie, written by Nogueira, will bring the superhero team into the franchise.

Batman projects outside the main DCU

Not every upcoming DC production is connected to Gunn's shared universe. Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II, starring Robert Pattinson, is scheduled for February 18, 2028. The film belongs to the separate Elseworlds continuity.

Another announced project is Dynamic Duo, an animated film centred on Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, scheduled for June 30, 2028. The Batman: Knightfall animated trilogy is also continuing, with its second and third instalments planned for 2026 and 2027.

Will Gunn's departure change the DCU?

For now, there is no confirmation that these announced projects have been cancelled because of the leadership change. Variety reported Gunn and Safran's departure, while Screen Rant's upcoming-project rundown provides a picture of the announced slate.

Gunn has also made clear that he is not completely walking away from DC. His mystery writing project could be another addition to the franchise, although its identity remains unknown. Ultimately, the new leadership will have a say in how the slate evolves, but Gunn’s message suggests the universe he helped establish is expected to continue.