WBD CEO David Zaslav publishes a declaration on Superman’s success and the future of the DCU
With the weekend, box office numbers exceeding initial projections for James Gunn SupermanWBD CEO David Zaslav published a statement concerning the success of the film. Check it below.
Three years ago, I hired James Gunn and Peter Safran to reinvent and unify the creative management of DC under a single management team, breathing in a new life and a new excitement in one of the most emblematic narration franchises in the world. James’ commitment and Peter to honor the heritage of the DC universe while forging something new and exciting is inspired.
I remember my first meeting with James three years ago. He spoke of growing up in Missouri and how the characters in the DC universe were not only stories for him, they were like his family. His personal link with these DC heroes was powerful and I knew when James was the right person to give them life. His love for the world DC is deep and he shines in each frame of his work.
This weekend, we watched Superman go up to the passion and vision of James Gunn on the big screen. Superman is only the first step. During next year only, DC Studios will present the Supergirl and Clayface films in the Salts and lanterns of the series on HBO Max, all part of a daring plan of ten years. The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real and I could not be more excited for what awaits us.
– David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery
After a Rocky in recent years, Zaslav must feel optimistic about the future of the studio.
A minecraft film,, Sinners, F1,, Final destination Bloodlinesand now Superman have all exceeded studio expectations. The rest of the year includes Zach Cregger WeaponsLeonardo DiCAPRI One battle after another,, The Conjuring: Last RitesAnd Mortal Kombat II.
There is a real chance that WBD ends in 2025 as the most profitable cinema studio, a position generally reserved for Disney with their live remakes, MCU and Star Wars Films.
In the future, Superman is now ready for an interior race of 250 to 300 million dollars, according to several analysts at the box office.
It is a sure bet to say that #Superman will eventually make more than $ 300 million in domestic #BoxOffice This summer. The RT Aud score is a 95% Red Hot with a lot of biz in front of this occupied WKND. It is super early, but even the transition to $ 350 million probably seeks Clark Kent and Gang! #Supermanmovie pic.twitter.com/tzfdl9ynsf
– GITESH PANDYA (tiktok @ giteh.pandya) (@gitehpandya) July 11, 2025
According to reports, with the weight of concern Superman Would be financially successful of their shoulders, Gunn and Safran are now seeking to release Two live films and an animated film per year For the DCU. It is in addition to television programs, as Lanterns And Peacemakerwho are released on HBO Max.
Supergirl should go out in theaters on June 26, 2026, while Clay will make his debut on national cinema screens on September 11, 2026.
On the animation side, the first film, Dynamic duoshould not arrive before 2028, so unless Gunn plans to be inspired by Beyoncé and drop a project without warning or promotion, the first DC studios could start its 2: 1 live action and animated theatrical outputs is 2027.
