Summary
James Gunn’sSupermanmovie releases in theaters this summer, but the DC Studios boss is simultaneously balancing multiple otherDCUprojects. Now, Gunn has offered insight into how he’s managing his duties and provided an update on his next DC project after Superman.
Supermanis considered the ‘true start’ of the DC Universe (DCU) and will set the tone for the franchise. Of course, there are already multiple DCU projects in various stages of development,includingPeacemakerseason 2,Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,Batman: The Brave and the Bold,Swamp Thing, and more. As the DC Studios co-CEO, Gunn is involved in each of these projects, thoughSupermanand a handful ofPeacemakerseason 2 episodes are the only ones with him serving as writer and director. However, Gunn is seemingly prepared to take on another DCU project.
What is James Gunn Working on Now?
On Threads,Gunnrevealed thathe is currently spending “a fair amount of time pre-writing” his next DC Studios project. Gunn has previously said he was choosing between 4 different “things” forhis next DC project afterSuperman, and he has seemingly made his selection. However, he did not provide specific details on the unnamed project in question. Gunn’s update was prompted by a Threads user who asked how he’s balancing his work at DC Studios withSupermanandPeacemakerseason 2 in post-production. He shared that most of his time is spent working onSupermanandPeacemaker, but he also watches the dailies and gives his ideas on other DCU projects. Despite the workload, Gunn noted that “it’s much less overwhelming than when I was directing.”
It’s uncertain whether Gunn will also direct this DC Studios project or if he’ll delegate the directorial responsibilities to another filmmaker. While Gunn’s scripts have been directed by someone else before (most notablythe live-actionScooby-Doomoviesand Zack Snyder’sDawn of the Deadremake), in the past two decades he’s helmed all but two of his screenplays (BrightburnandTheBelko Experiment). So, handing over this DC Studios project to another filmmaker wouldn’t be unprecedented for Gunn but it would be out of the ordinary for him as of late.
Fans are already guessing what Gunn’s next DC project will be. While feature films likeThe Authorityor TV shows likeWallerorBooster Goldare potential candidates, some fans suspect Gunn’s next DC project would be more obvious: ASupermansequel orCreature Commandosseason 2. While a secondSupermanmovie hasn’t been announced,Creature Commandoswas renewed for a second season in December 2024. Considering Gunn wrote all 7 episodes of the first season, it is reasonable to assume he’ll do the same for the second.
Of course, all of theseDCU plans could unravel ifSupermanfails. Gunn has admitted that they’re not “just going to keep making movies” ifSupermanflops. A lot is riding onSuperman, and while the response to the first trailer was mostly positive, it’s too soon to tell if that enthusiasm will translate into ticket sales.
Supermanis scheduled to be released in theaters on June 16, 2025.
Superman
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman is the first movie in Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill departed from the role, honoring the character’s roots as “the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way.”
