James Gunn's future at DC Studios is uncertain as the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal nears closure. Sources indicate that once the deal is finalized, the Paramount board aims to remove Gunn and Peter Safran, with their contracts not being renewed. This move comes amidst a series of controversies, including the handling of 'The Flash' and 'Aquaman 2', and the 'Arkham Asylum' series at HBO. The article also discusses the potential return of Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck to DC, and the challenges faced by the current regime, including the 'Reeves Rift' and the 'Man of Tomorrow' debacle. The 'Supergirl' movie is performing poorly at the box office, further adding to the pressure on Gunn and Safran. The article concludes with the California Attorney General's antitrust lawsuit against the merger, which delays the deal's closure, and the ongoing takedown campaign by HBO Max and Warner Bros. Discovery against Cosmic Book News.
