RUMOR: James Gunn Leaving DC Before ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ Zack Snyder Has Discussed Return

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Recent social media buzz from WonderCon, particularly from Cosmic Book News, is sparking questions about the direction of DC Studios. The posts hint at the possibility of James Gunn leaving his position, and suggest Zack Snyder might return to work on DC’s famous characters.

I’ve been following the reports, and while nothing has been officially confirmed by anyone involved, they really bring to light just how strange things are over at Warner Bros. and DC Studios. It’s all speculation for now, but it definitely points to something unusual happening behind the scenes.

Claims About Gunn’s Future at DC Studios

Cosmic Book News reports that James Gunn was potentially going to be replaced before the release of the Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow. Given that Gunn is both co-CEO of DC Studios and the writer/director of the new Superman film, it would be unusual to remove him from his leadership role during production.

James Gunn expected out before Man of Tomorrow #wondercon

— Cosmic Book News (@cosmicbooknews) March 28, 2026

Earlier this year, James Gunn described balancing his roles at DC Studios and directing Superman as a test, admitting it was incredibly demanding and might not be possible to maintain for years. While his contract with DC Studios extends through spring 2027 – and Superman isn’t scheduled to come out until July 2027 – he could still contribute creatively to the film and its promotion even if he were to leave his position as studio head before then.

While the framing is dramatic, the reality could be routine.

Speculation Around a Snyder Return

However, the second claim from Cosmic Book News is dramatic.

They approached Zack Snyder for SnyderVerse return #wondercon

— Cosmic Book News (@cosmicbooknews) March 28, 2026

According to reports, Zack Snyder was contacted about potentially continuing his DC Universe. It’s unknown who reached out – it could be the current Warner Bros. team, or executives from the merging Paramount and Skydance companies. This lack of clarity has made some people doubt the report.

Zack Snyder’s work with DC Films was controversial, pleasing some fans while disappointing others. This led to a fan campaign for the four-hour “Snyder Cut” of Justice League, which many viewers preferred over the original movie. However, it wasn’t enough to reignite interest in a larger DC film universe.

Zack Snyder’s projects since leaving DC, especially his Rebel Moon films on Netflix, haven’t been very successful with viewers. Both movies currently have a low score – under 40% – on the review website Criticless, and it’s unclear if there will be any further installments.

Much of this speculation is tied to broader uncertainty at the corporate level.

The Potential Merger Makes Things Murky

A possible change in leadership at Warner Bros. is generating a lot of discussion. If David Ellison successfully merges Paramount and Skydance with the studio – pending approval from regulators – it would be a massive event for Hollywood.

Ever since Paramount-Skydance and Netflix started competing to buy Warner Bros., people have been wondering about James Gunn’s position at DC Studios. Concerns increased when he didn’t attend a recent important meeting with Ellison.

The possibility of Zack Snyder returning to direct future DC films continues to be a major topic of discussion. There’s been a lot of debate about whether the ‘Snyderverse’ could be revived, and recent reports from Cosmic Book News are keeping that conversation alive.

A Situation Still in Flux

Right now, everything being discussed is just guesswork, not confirmed fact. Zack Snyder might come back somehow, or James Gunn’s position at DC Studios could change. It’s also entirely possible that current plans will stay the same, even with the potential merger. The biggest factor driving these conversations seems to be the general uncertainty around Warner Bros., rather than any solid news.

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2026-03-29 18:57