Following Paramount’s official win of the Warner Bros. Discovery bid, the transition is beginning.
According to our insiders, discussions remain in the very early stages, but the Ellisons are committed to major event films aimed at mainstream audiences and rooted in classic heroism — and that includes renewed SnyderVerse talks.
Paramount’s “Big Event” Strategy
We’re told the Ellisons want large-scale franchise films and big events, where our insiders point to the Transformers / G.I. Joe movie that has been in development. Worth mentioning is that Michael Bay is said to be returning to the Transformers franchise.
There’s also internal discussion about pushing a new Top Gun sequel and returning Star Trek to a more classic tone (Starfleet Academy will be canceled after Season 2, which comes from the previous regime at Paramount prior to Skydance taking over. Ditto for TMNT, which is undergoing a reboot).
The focus at Paramount is clear, as under CEO David Ellison, they want broad appeal, recognizable IP, and traditional heroic storytelling.
That direction lines up directly with renewed SnyderVerse chatter.
SnyderVerse Back on the Table
Our insiders say the SnyderVerse is still being discussed internally.
That explains the recent wave of activity from Zack Snyder and his circle.
Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke posts, Snyder sharing Henry Cavill’s Superman image, and Josh Horowitz teasing a special Zack Snyder feature are all designed to keep public attention on Snyder’s DC universe.
The strategy is simple: keep demand visible while ownership transitions are finalized.
The Timing Isn’t Random
Snyder recently highlighted March as the month where many of his films were released, including Batman v Superman.
Horowitz then teased something “special” tied to the 10-year anniversary of BvS.
At the same time, Manganiello revived Deathstroke on social media and even questioned he better not be wasting his time. That post came just days before Paramount won WBD.
And now that Paramount has secured WBD, those pieces look less like coincidence and more like coordinated momentum.
What Could Happen Next?
Nothing official has been announced regarding a Justice League or SnyderVerse continuation. By my guess, the Paramount deal may not go officially through until later this year.
But insiders say the Ellisons favor high-profile event films anchored by recognizable heroes.
If that philosophy carries into DC, a Snyder-led return featuring Ben Affleck’s Batman, Henry Cavill’s Superman, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, and Jason Momoa’s Aquaman would fit that mold.
I’ve also been told Zack has new Justice League plans, as his sequel storyboard ideas have been on display online for years.
It’s clear what side Snyder is on
To reiterate, right now everything is in its early stages, studios and help are scrambling, and details are still emerging.
But with Paramount in control and Snyder’s circle actively engaging fans (recall Snyder posting that Henry Cavill Superman Veteran’s Day tribute, which should tell you everything you need to know regarding which side Snyder is on), the possibility of a SnyderVerse revival is stronger than it ever has been.
