A new trend on X, just ahead of the theatrical premiere of Superman, has fans questioning if DC has fired one of its CEOs, James Gunn. However, users originally created this hashtag when Henry Cavill lost his role as Superman, and it has resurfaced several times since. It is not explicitly clear what kickstarted this hashtag again.
Has James Gunn been fired from DC Studios?
No, James Gunn has not been fired from DC Studios. On the contrary, his first major project, Superman, seems to be on its way to critical and commercial success. The early reviews of the movie have been good, and it is tracking to open with over $115 million on the first weekend (via Box Office Pro).
So, these rumors about Gunn getting fired are completely baseless. This hashtag seems to be just a response from a section of fans who did not want a Superman reboot. Some of the hatred also comes from fans disliking the movie, as expressed in some tweets on X.
But CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran appear here to stay with DC for the foreseeable future. They have a complete cinematic universe planned. If Superman turns out to be very successful, it will further ensure that James Gunn stays on. Reports also claim that multiple projects are on the way. These include The Brave and the Bold, Swamp Thing, and Wonder Woman, among many others.
Before all that, James Gunn will also be back with Peacemaker Season 2, which is set to premiere on August 21, 2025.
So, as James Gunn continues to reshape the DC Universe, fans of the acclaimed director have nothing to worry about. DC hasn’t fired James Gunn, and he will likely stay on for a long time to come.
