James Gunn Is Focused on New DCU and 'Biggest Story Ever'

James Gunn, the co-CEO and co-chair of the newly created DC Studios, took to Twitter on Sunday to tease his priorities for DC.

Gunn, who's leading DC's movie, TV, and animation efforts with producer Peter Safran, said it's important to acknowledge fans but that he's focused on the future.

"Opened up Twitter at the end of a long, creative weekend to see the many tweets to #SaveLegendsofTomorrow & #ReleaseTheAyerCut & fan support for other DC projects over the years," Gunn tweeted. "The majority of these requests were enthusiastic & respectful."

He added: "As the new (& first ever) CEOs of DC Studios, Peter & I think it's important we acknowledge you, the fans, & let you know we hear your different desires for the pathways forward for DC."

Gunn was referring to pleas from fans to revive the canceled CW series "Legends of Tomorrow" and to release a director's cut of David Ayer's 2016 movie "Suicide Squad." The latter is reminiscent of calls to "release the Snyder Cut," which ended up becoming reality with HBO Max's "Zack Snyder's Justice League."

But Gunn seemed to subtly shoot down the possibility of these requests coming to fruition.

"But all our initial focus is on the story going forward, hammering out the new DCU, & telling the Biggest Story Ever Told across multiple films, television shows, & animated projects," Gunn said.

"We invite all of the DC fandoms from across the multiverse — and everyone else as well — into this new universe. We can't wait to reveal more," Gunn added.

Warner Bros. Discovery announced in October that it had hired Gunn and Safran after a months-long search for an executive to lead the next decade's worth of DC stories on screen.

Gunn directed DC's 2021 sequel "The Suicide Squad" and created its spinoff series, HBO Max's "Peacemaker." Safran has produced a number of movies for Warner Bros., including several in the DC and "Conjuring" franchises.

CEO David Zaslav said during a company earnings call earlier this year that Warner Bros. Discovery had a "10-year plan" for DC movies similar to the structure of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The most recent DC movie, "Black Adam," hinted at the franchise's future with a cameo by Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman, but it hasn't yet proven to be a smash hit.

"Black Adam" has grossed over $300 million worldwide so far, but it cost nearly $200 million to produce and millions more to market. And it's set to be overshadowed by "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," which debuts this weekend, which will likely eat into its momentum.

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