Streaming giant Netflix has shaken up Hollywood once again this week, following its purchase of Warner Bros, with everyone and their cinephile aunt having an opinion on the matter. It’s understandable, really. Concerns about the future of theatrical releases from the now-acquired studio are high after Netflix boss Ted Sarandos expressed his dislike for "long exclusive windows." One key pair that has weighed in on the issue, however, are James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-heads of DC Studios and the brains behind Superman, one of the year's biggest films.
Speaking to Bloomberg about the new development, Gunn assured that “the communal, theatrical experience is something that is incredibly important and remarkably well suited to our big spectacle films.” Of course, the DC universe is still in its infancy, having only let Superman, Peacemaker, and the Creature Commandos out of the gate. The next batch to be added to the roster in 2026 will be Supergirl in theaters, along with the Lanterns series set to air on HBO Max. In Zaslav’s eyes, this split between the big and small screen is the right one. “The DC universe is big enough and strong enough that it should be available on all platforms,” he explained. “There are some stories that are important to be told in theaters around the world, and some stories that are important to be told as series.”
