To Warner Bros. and Skydance Leadership:

We, DC fans, are asking Skydance and Warner Bros. to reconsider the decision to replace James Gunn and Peter Safran as the leaders of DC Studios.

James Gunn and Peter Safran were appointed in 2022 to rebuild DC Studios and establish a connected universe across movies, television, and animation. They were given the responsibility of bringing a new creative direction to DC, restoring audience interest, and building a universe that could continue for years.

Now, after four years of planning and developing this new direction, their leadership is coming to an end.

We believe that the DC Universe deserves the opportunity to grow, and that the people who helped build its new foundation should have the chance to continue their work.

Why we want James Gunn and Peter Safran to stay
James Gunn and Peter Safran have helped bring several DC projects to audiences, including Superman, Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, Lanterns, and Clayface.

Their work has introduced new characters, explored different genres, and given DC fans a new interconnected universe to follow.

The 2025 film Superman earned approximately $618.7 million worldwide. While that was a substantial box-office result, reports indicate that Skydance executives wanted a greater financial and pop-culture impact from the film.

The 2026 release Supergirl reportedly earned approximately $126 million worldwide, against a reported production budget of around $170 million. Its performance added to concerns about DC's theatrical results.

We understand that studios need successful films and television shows. However, we believe that one disappointing release should not automatically mean abandoning an entire creative direction.

A cinematic universe takes time to establish. It needs consistency, patience, and the opportunity for audiences to become invested in its characters.

Reported disagreements behind the leadership change
Entertainment-industry reporting has described disagreements between DC Studios' leadership and Skydance executives.

These reports include concerns about:

The commercial performance and cultural impact of DC's theatrical releases.
How quickly future DC plans, project details, and footage were shared with Skydance executives.
Who should have authority over DC's film, television, and animation strategy.
Whether DC Studios should maintain its previous direct reporting relationship with Warner Bros. leadership.
These are reported accounts from industry sources, not all officially confirmed explanations.

We believe creative decisions should consider both the business needs of a studio and the long-term interests of the stories and characters that fans care about.

The future of Superman
One of the biggest concerns is the future of James Gunn's Superman story.

Superman introduced a new version of Clark Kent, and Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to continue his story alongside Lex Luthor.

There have also been reports that Gunn had plans for a Superman trilogy and was working on a third Superman story. His wider vision could eventually have led to a Justice League team-up.

These plans are important to fans who have invested in this new universe. We do not want another major change to leave audiences wondering whether the stories they have been following will ever reach their intended conclusions.

We want to see the characters develop, the storylines continue, and the creative plans have a fair opportunity to reach audiences.

Why consistency matters
DC has experienced several changes in cinematic direction over the years. Every major reboot or leadership change can create uncertainty about which characters, storylines, and projects will continue.

Fans want to know that the stories they are following have a future.

A connected universe needs time to build relationships between characters, establish its identity, and earn audience trust. Repeated changes in direction could make some audiences hesitant to invest in another new beginning.

We believe DC should have the opportunity to establish a lasting creative identity rather than constantly starting over.

A personal message from a DC fan
For me, DC is more than just movies and television shows. It is a universe filled with characters, stories, and ideas that people have cared about for generations.

I want to keep looking forward to new Superman stories, Batman adventures, Supergirl appearances, and the possibility of seeing the Justice League together again.

I want future generations of fans to have a DC Universe they can follow and enjoy, just as previous generations have had their own favourite versions of these characters.

I believe fans deserve to have their voices heard when decisions are made about the future of a franchise they care deeply about.

This petition is not about attacking a new executive or demanding that every DC project succeed. It is about asking for consistency, creative freedom, and the opportunity for a developing universe to reach its potential.

Our request to Skydance and Warner Bros.
We respectfully ask Skydance and Warner Bros. leadership to reconsider the leadership transition and explore keeping James Gunn and Peter Safran in charge of DC Studios.

We ask that they be given the opportunity to continue developing the DC Universe they helped create, including its long-term plans for Superman and the wider DC characters.

We also ask leadership to listen to the concerns of DC fans before making further major changes to the franchise.

We understand that business decisions are complicated, and we recognize that DC Studios must be financially successful. But financial expectations and creative continuity do not have to be opposing goals.

Please listen to DC fans. Give this DC Universe a chance. Keep James Gunn and Peter Safran leading DC Studios.

Thank you to everyone who signs and shares this petition. Every signature represents a fan who wants a voice in the future of DC.

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