Deadline has finally caught up to what our own insiders have been saying for months.
Gunn’s Shift to the “Superman Family Saga” Matches Insider Claims
As we reported, my insiders told me that Gunn quietly pivoted from his DCU plans to what he’s calling his “Superman Family Saga.”
They also told me Gunn is out once WBD is sold — and, sure enough, after our report, Gunn publicly questioned his own DCU future.
Superman #1 Sale Highlights DC’s Value During the WBD Bidding War
In Deadline’s article about Superman #1 selling for $9.12 million — a sale that boosts WBD’s value by making the overall DC brand look stronger — the outlet directly touches on Gunn’s changing DC status.
They note that Zaslav has been saying Gunn has another “Super-family” script in the works, which is exactly how our insiders described the shift away from the original DCU plan.
Deadline Outlines Current DC Projects Still Moving Forward
Deadline writes that Gunn has this new “Super-family” script, that The Batman Part II is still moving forward, that Lanterns is headed to HBO Max under Gunn and Safran, and that Milly Alcock’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow remains on the big-screen slate.
They also stress that regardless of who buys WBD — Netflix, Comcast, or Paramount — Superman and the broader DC lineup remain one of the company’s most valuable assets:
“Soon-to-likely-be ex-WBD CEO Zaslav has said wonder boy Gunn has another “Super-family” script on the go. Plus Batman 2 is happening, Lanterns is coming to the HBO Max small screen from the Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Studios among others, as is the Milly Alcock fronted Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow on the big screen. Regardless of who among Netflix, NBCUniversal owners Comcast or David Ellison‘s Paramount make it the next stage of putting pitches and money on the table for WBD, Superman and other DC heroes and villains are one of the hardest punching packing part of the conglomerate.”
Industry Insider Questions Gunn’s Future at DC Studios
Then Deadline goes further by quoting an industry insider who openly questions Gunn’s future.
The insider says a strong DC brand is a “winning lottery ticket” for whoever buys WBD and that the potential is “near limitless if handled right — whether it’s still Gunn or not.”
Exactly what we’ve been reporting:
“A strong DC that captures audiences attention is a winning lottery ticket for anyone interested in Warner Bros,” an industry insider close to the WBD sale says. He added: “There’s near limitless potential if handled right. — whether its still Gunn or not. It’s that simple.”
SnyderVerse Return Very Much in Play
As we’ve been told, if WBD is sold—whether to Paramount with Saudi backing or to Comcast—Gunn is out and the door opens for Zack Snyder to return.
Our insiders maintain that the Saudis want Snyder back, that Paramount wants a revitalized DC brand, and that Comcast has positioned itself for large-scale franchise moves.
With Deadline’s own sources now questioning Gunn’s future, the path for a potential SnyderVerse comeback looks more realistic than it has in years.
Deadline just confirmed the industry is shifting in the exact direction we’ve been reporting all along.
