For over a decade, DC’s cinematic universe has been a case study in how not to run a blockbuster franchise. Its releases have lurched from overambitious crossovers to rushed solo outings, plagued by studio interference, fractured creative visions, and hype-first marketing that undercut even its strongest films. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice crumbled under mandated edits, Justice League became a cautionary tale of reshoots and tonal whiplash, and even critical bright spots like Wonder Woman felt like a lucky outlier rather than the product of a unified, inspired plan.

Now, James Gunn and Peter Safran are steering DC Studios with a radically different playbook: story-first development, transparent leadership, and carefully paced expansion. Gunn’s Superman

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