DC’s Super-Family Set to Grow as James Gunn Plots Next Move After ‘Superman’

James Gunn has become a respected force in modern superhero cinema, known for blending emotion, chaos, and character-driven storytelling into every frame. With his distinct vision now steering the future of DC Studios, buzz has only amplified with each move he makes. Fresh off a widely celebrated success for Superman, Gunn is already setting the stage for what comes next. And if early signs are anything to go by, his next venture may center on a growing ‘Super-Family’ poised to reshape DC’s legacy like never before.

An offhand remark from a top executive has fans speculating about James Gunn’s next big adventure.

James Gunn remains at the helm as DC plans deepen

James Gunn is officially set to write and direct the next installment in DC’s evolving Super Family, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed during the company’s latest earnings call, per Variety. While Gunn had previously hinted at working on a new film featuring David Corenswet’s Superman, he remained silent about whether it would be a direct sequel or something broader within the universe. Zaslav offered little clarity on that front as well, leaving fans to wonder which character or storyline the next Super Family film under Gunn’s direction will focus on.

The news arrives as Warner Bros. celebrates the strong performance of the David Corenswet starrer in theaters, which helped launch the new DC universe under James Gunn’s creative leadership. The film opened with USD 125 million in the US last month and has since grossed USD 550 million globally. Looking ahead, DC has a packed slate, including Peacemaker season 2, Lantern, Supergirl, and Clayface. Gunn has declared that each project will carry its own distinct tone, staying true to the comic book spirit that fuels DC’s expansive storytelling. He also reportedly has a 10-year plan laid out for DC alongside studio co-CEO Peter Safran.

A bold decade-long vision is quietly unfolding under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s watchful eye at DC.

New DC era builds momentum with long-term creative blueprint

James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought on board by DC in 2022 with one goal: to give the superhero studio a much-needed facelift. Since then, the duo has mapped out an ambitious 10-year plan filled with sequels, spin-offs, and reimaginings. With Superman now having set the tone, the real test begins with all that is set to come next, including a potentially gay Supergirl and Clayface next year. A brand-new Wonder Woman take is also in place, reportedly embracing a bold reset. The test, for the record, stems from these characters being less known and hyped than the Man of Steel.

With all said, the road ahead for DC clearly remains uncertain, but it finally feels like it is being started with both passion and purpose. With James Gunn and Peter Safran at the helm, there is, hands down, a sense of creative clarity that the franchise has long yearned for. Their commitment to long-term storytelling over quick box office rollouts could be the key to standing out in the inundated comicverse market. And at the heart of it all, the aforementioned expanding super-family could be the glue that holds it all together.

What do you think will be James Gunn’s next adventure in the all-encompassing Super Family? Let us know in the comments.