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DCU's rocky start: Supergirl's flop signals deeper issues for Gunn's reboot
entertainment5 hours ago

DCU's rocky start: Supergirl's flop signals deeper issues for Gunn's reboot

Rory Mellon argues that Supergirl’s $170M production budget and roughly $107M worldwide gross mark a significant box-office failure, signaling trouble for Warner Bros.’ DCU reboot under James Gunn and Peter Safran. The piece contends Gunn’s plan to rush out high-profile characters risks destabilizing audience goodwill by neglecting a solid foundation and suggests focusing first on the 'Golden Trio'—Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman—before expanding. With DCU’s plans loaded with projects like Lanterns, Man of Tomorrow, and others, and the retention of DCEU elements, the author warns of Phase 5 fatigue and questions the long-term viability of the new universe, though Lanterns or Man of Tomorrow could offer a future win.

via Tom's Guide|
#box-office#dcu#entertainment
DC Forces Its Own Supergirl Cut After Creative Rift
entertainment6 days ago

DC Forces Its Own Supergirl Cut After Creative Rift

DC Studios reportedly held two test screenings for rival Supergirl cuts after a creative clash with director Craig Gillespie, prompting DC to take over post-production and deliver its own version (with some revisions credited to Jeremy Slater). The studio cut tweaked the climactic battle with Krem and changed the film's needle-drop soundtrack (ultimately using a Jimmy Eat World cover of 'The Middle' rather than Gunn's preferred Cyndi Lauper 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'), and THR sources say the studio version scored higher in tests than Gillespie's 11-minute longer Director's Cut. After a middling December test and mixed reviews, DCU plans press on with Clayface and a Superman sequel in 2027, leaving the door open for a potential future Director's Cut release.

via Kotaku|
#dc-universe#directors-cut#entertainment
Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run
movies7 days ago

Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run

THR reports that Supergirl’s rocky release stemmed from creative clashes between director Craig Gillespie and James Gunn, plus post-production tweaks and two competing cuts; Warner Bros. released Gunn’s version after a test that favored it overall, while Gillespie’s longer cut wasn’t re-tested. The result contributed to a disappointing opening, and DC Studios is adjusting its slate with projects like Clayface and Man of Tomorrow, while Gunn’s influence persists through spin-offs such as DC Crime and Mr. Terrific.

via Gizmodo|
#craig-gillespie#dc-studios#film-production
Bakeoff Backfire: How Supergirl Fell Short at the Box Office
entertainment8 days ago

Bakeoff Backfire: How Supergirl Fell Short at the Box Office

DC Studios’ behind‑the‑scenes bakeoff between Craig Gillespie’s cut and the studio version for Supergirl yielded middling test scores and a narrow studio win, but the film opened to about $37.1 million and underperformed, prompting post‑production tweaks and music disputes, while Gunn and Safran’s broader DC strategy faces renewed scrutiny yet remains in place.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#craig-gillespie#dc-studios
DC's Supergirl Misfire Triggers $125M Loss, Tests DCU Strategy
box-office12 days ago

DC's Supergirl Misfire Triggers $125M Loss, Tests DCU Strategy

Warner Bros/DC’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow opened to $37M domestic and $68M worldwide, far below a production cost of roughly $170–186M with about $120M in marketing, leading to an estimated $125M loss. The failure highlights the risk of deep-universe superhero projects and mirrors scrutiny of DC Studios’ strategy under James Gunn and Peter Safran as they push for edgier, character-driven stories.

via Deadline|
#box-office#dc-studios#james-gunn
DC Studios Bosses Meet Paramount Skydance Chief Amid Merger Talk
entertainment18 days ago

DC Studios Bosses Meet Paramount Skydance Chief Amid Merger Talk

DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran met Paramount Skydance head David Ellison at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, with Supergirl EP Lars P. Winther confirming the visit; Ellison is reportedly aiming to keep Warner Bros. Discovery intact and preserve key creative teams as merger talks loom, fueling questions about Gunn and Safran's long-term roles in DC's slate.

via Bleeding Cool News|
#david-ellison#dc-studios#entertainment
Gillespie Reimagines Supergirl as a Mad Max–style DCU Noir
entertainment23 days ago

Gillespie Reimagines Supergirl as a Mad Max–style DCU Noir

Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl abandons James Gunn’s Guardians vibe for a dirty, Mad Max–style DCU take (based on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) where Kara, stripped of powers on hostile worlds, hunts a killer named Krem with Ruthye and later teams with Lobo to save her dog Krypto; the film uses Kryptonese for emotional weight, keeps a darker, nihilistic tone, and preserves the ending, with Gunn noting the tone can diverge from his universe. Warner Bros. releases it June 26.

via IndieWire|
#craig-gillespie#entertainment#james-gunn
Lex Luthor Unveils a High-Tech Warsuit in Man of Tomorrow
entertainment1 month ago

Lex Luthor Unveils a High-Tech Warsuit in Man of Tomorrow

James Gunn’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow reveals Lex Luthor’s ultra-powerful warsuit, with Nicholas Hoult returning as the villain opposite David Corenswet’s Superman, and Brainiac as the intergalactic foe. The cast includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Hawkgirl Isabela Merced, Green Lantern Guy Gardner Nathan Fillion, Mister Terrific Edi Gathegi, with Milly Alcock back as Kara Zor-El and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart; the film is scheduled for July 9, 2027.

via Variety|
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Sinqua Walls Signs On for DC's Superman Sequel
entertainment2 months ago

Sinqua Walls Signs On for DC's Superman Sequel

Sinqua Walls has joined James Gunn’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, which is currently filming in Atlanta; his role is being kept under wraps, and DC Studios had no comment. Walls’ past credits include Friday Night Lights, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, White Men Can't Jump (Hulu remake) and Carry-On, with the film scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Gunn Shelves The Authority, Shifting DCU Focus To Booster Gold And Paradise Lost
entertainment2 months ago

Gunn Shelves The Authority, Shifting DCU Focus To Booster Gold And Paradise Lost

James Gunn confirmed The Authority movie has been shelved as it didn’t fit the broader DCU and he had no plans to write or direct it—“maybe someday, not soon.” Meanwhile, Booster Gold is in development and Paradise Lost is in extreme development, with other announced projects like The Brave and the Bold and Swamp Thing facing ongoing uncertainty as DC Studios refines its slate for a cohesive DCU.

via ComicBookMovie.com|
#booster-gold#dc-studios#entertainment