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James Gunn says leaving the DC Studios job is a relief
James Gunn has spoken about stepping down as DC Studios co-head, praising the Man of Tomorrow shoot and saying he is writing another DC project.
James Gunn has had his say on leaving the top of DC Studios, and the word he reached for was relief. In a long Instagram statement on 9 November 2026, hours after the news broke, he said he was glad he took the job and just as glad to hand it on. The good news for Superman fans is that he’s still writing for DC, and he spoke warmly about Man of Tomorrow.
What we know
Gunn and Peter Safran step down as the heads of DC Studios on 1 December, with Jeremy Latcham taking over, as we reported in our story on the change. TheWrap, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter all covered Gunn’s statement the same day.
He was frank about the downsides. He said the role had been trying, that he never liked its corporate side, and that it was hard to split his time between running a studio and the projects he cared about most. He thanked Safran for taking on much of that pressure, and thanked his wife for her patience.
On the film itself he was much sunnier. Gunn called the Man of Tomorrow shoot “the best filmmaking experience of my life” so far. He also said he and Safran aren’t done with DC or with superheroes: he is writing another DC project, which the two of them have been working on lately. He didn’t name it, and he didn’t say whether it involves Superman.
Why it matters
Gunn is the writer and director of the film every Superman fan is waiting for, so his mood matters. A director who has dropped the part of the job he liked least, and who talks about the shoot like this, is a hopeful sign for the months of post-production still to come.
What happens to Superman after 9 July 2027 is now Latcham’s call. Variety’s look at DC’s heroes after the change says he seems likely to keep David Corenswet in the cape, but that’s the outlet’s reading, and DC hasn’t announced anything. We’ll update our Man of Tomorrow guide and the DCU watch order as soon as there’s something firm.
Questions
What did James Gunn say about leaving DC Studios?
In an Instagram statement on 9 November 2026, Gunn said he was relieved to give up the studio job, which he found trying, and glad he had done it.
Is James Gunn finished with DC?
No. He still writes and directs Man of Tomorrow, and he says he is writing another DC project with Peter Safran. He hasn't said what it is.
Will David Corenswet stay as Superman?
Nothing has been announced beyond Man of Tomorrow. Variety thinks the new boss, Jeremy Latcham, is likely to keep him, but that is the outlet's view, not a confirmed plan.
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