How a James Gunn DC exit could reshape Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman

The next chapter for Superman is still on the board: the report says David Corenswet will be back as Clark Kent in the already-teased sequel Man of Tomorrow, with Nicholas Hoult continuing as Lex Luthor after the first film ’s worldwide haul of $618 million. According to the report, even with a leadership change, James Gunn and Peter Safran are expected to finish the projects they’re already committed to — which includes Man of Tomorrow — while broader plans await new direction under reportedly incoming executive Jeremy Latcham.

On the Bat-side, Robert Pattinson ’s The Batman follow-up finally has a date on the calendar after multiple delays, but its creative setup has reportedly shifted. Filmmaker Matt Reeves is said to have stepped away for personal reasons, with Steven Soderbergh joining to complete the sequel. Whether Reeves returns to finish his originally mapped-out trilogy remains unclear, and Gunn’s separate plan to introduce a DCU Batman in The Brave and the Bold is now in flux alongside leadership changes.

The Batman sequel is dated February 18, 2028.

Wonder Woman ’s near-term future is less certain. After the 2020 film underperformed, the report notes there are no confirmed DCU plans and that a planned series about Diana’s early years was canceled. One rumor flagged in the piece: Adria Arjona could surface in Man of Tomorrow — possibly as Wonder Woman, or as the Kryptonian royal Maxima. If it ’s the former, the door to a new solo outing could open, but that casting remains unconfirmed.

The rest of the slate

• Justice League — The first Superman movie already planted team-up seeds with Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl, and Man of Tomorrow is expected to bring in Supergirl . But with Batman and Wonder Woman still off the board in this continuity, a full Justice League lineup isn’t imminent, per the report.
• Green Lanterns — The report calls the HBO series a major success, led by Aaron Pierre (John Stewart) and Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan), but says Season 2 has not been ordered yet. With Gunn reportedly out, a renewal is uncertain despite strong ratings.
• Supergirl — Despite high expectations following Superman, the solo film reportedly topped out at $126 million worldwide. The character is expected to appear in Man of Tomorrow, but another standalone is described as unlikely.
• Clayface — A standalone focused on the villain’s backstory, starring Tom Rhys Harries, arrived without Batman in the mix. The report suggests it may remain a one-off focused on the character’s past.
• Harley Quinn — Gunn previously expressed interest in bringing Margot Robbie back to the DCU, according to the piece. Without a Joker figure established in this timeline, mapping her return is described as tricky.
• Blue Beetle — Released during the actors ’ strike, the movie underperformed at the box office. The character is expected to pop up in Man of Tomorrow, but another solo outing is not expected for now.
• Peacemaker — The Gunn-created series starring John Cena has Season 2 slated to follow Superman in 2026 , per the report, but there’s no decision yet on a Season 3.
• Creature Commandos — Launched in December 2024 as the DCU’s first official project and already renewed for Season 2, which the report says is expected to arrive after Man of Tomorrow in 2027 . A possible third season is now in question amid the leadership shake-up.