James Gunn and Peter Safran will likely keep running DC Studios after Paramount closes its deal to merge with Skydance and Warner Bros., according to a new report.
Matthew Belloni, the former Hollywood Reporter editor who now writes for Puck, detailed the internal positioning of roles at the company as the merger nears completion. He reported that Gunn and Safran will “be invited to stay” in their current roles. “I’m told Gunn and Safran will be invited to stay on at DC, at least initially,” Belloni wrote, adding in parentheses that Paramount is not confirming or commenting on any of this.
What the Report Says
Belloni’s column focuses on the internal shakeout as the merger approaches completion. His reporting suggests Gunn and Safran will continue as co-CEOs at DC Studios. He describes the arrangement as an invitation to stay on, at least initially, while noting that Paramount has not confirmed or commented on the details.
The A.V. Club‘s report does not confirm the arrangement. Belloni notes explicitly that Paramount is not confirming or commenting on any of this.
Why This Matters
Each studio change brings the same question: will the creative direction shift? Gunn and Safran’s continued leadership is one signal of continuity for the studio’s slate. Their dual role as co-CEOs positions them to steer DC’s creative output through the transition.
The Deal at a Glance
- Studios involved: Paramount, Skydance, Warner Bros.
- DC leadership: James Gunn and Peter Safran
- Role status: Gunn and Safran will be invited to stay on, at least initially
- Report source: Matthew Belloni, via Puck
What Could Change
The report offers no timeline for when the merger will be finalized. It also does not address what happens beyond the initial period. That leaves the question of what happens next unanswered, though the report’s framing of “at least initially” suggests the arrangement could evolve over time.
Paramount’s silence on the matter means fans will have to wait for official confirmation. Until then, the report stands as a detailed account of the merger’s internal shape.
The Bottom Line
For now, DC Studios looks stable. Gunn and Safran’s continued leadership means the studio’s plans stay intact through the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. merger.
That is the key takeaway from Belloni’s reporting.
Key Facts Box
- Leadership: James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs
- Studio: DC Studios
- Merger parties: Paramount, Skydance, Warner Bros.
- Report source: Matthew Belloni, via Puck
What Comes Next
The merger is still pending. Once it closes, the full picture of how Paramount’s ownership changes DC’s operations will become clearer.
Until then, Gunn and Safran remain in charge. That is the most important fact in this story, and it is the one that matters most to anyone watching DC’s future.
The Unknown Timeline
The report does not give a date for the merger’s close. Fans will need to wait for official confirmation.
Until then, the report stands as a detailed account of the merger’s internal shape.
Source material: “James Gunn and Peter Safran are Skydance-proof, at least for now,” The A.V. Club.
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