# James Gunn’s brave and bold vision for the DCU deserved better than early grave

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/james-gunns-brave-and-bold-vision-for-the-dcu-deserved-better-than-early-grave/
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T19:24:36+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/dc-movies/james-gunns-brave-and-bold-vision-for-the-dcu-deserved-better-than-an-early-grave/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Gunn and Safran are leaving DC Studios.
- The writer valued the DCU’s variety despite its uneven output.
- Jeremy Latcham may focus the franchise on major heroes.

## Summary

James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving DC Studios, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham set to take over as the first phase of the DCU ends. The writer regrets the change, arguing that Gunn and Safran’s slate was uneven but gave DC films and shows a distinctive range that a more conventional franchise strategy could lose.

The article praises Superman and Lanterns, alongside Clayface, Peacemaker and Creature Commandos, while acknowledging that Supergirl fell short and the DCU’s project choices could seem inconsistent. It speculates that Latcham may refocus the universe around prominent characters such as Batman and Wonder Woman, rather than launch it anew, and questions whether less familiar projects will still get a chance.

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