Phase Hero discusses the shocking departure of James Gunn & Peter Safran from DC Studios leadership roles. Variety and other trades have reported the details of their separation from the company. Gunn posted to his personal social media thanking the fans and collaborators for their work in bringing the DCU to life. He remains at the helm of Man of Tomorrow. And, The Batman Part II release date has not changed.

The former DC Studios heads wrote, "Four years ago, we set out to unite DC under one creative vision. In that time, we helped restore 'Superman' to the heart of DC, while opening new doors and telling new stories in film and television with 'Peacemaker,' 'Creature Commandos,' 'Lanterns' and 'Clayface.'"

Gunn and Safran continued, "We're immensely proud of the team that turned that ambition into something real, including the actors, crews and executives we had the opportunity to collaborate with. We've shared a creative history with Jeremy going back to Marvel, and we're eager to see the perspective he brings to DC's next chapter. We're excited to return to what drew us to this job in the first place, which is telling the stories we love, including the next chapter of Clark and Lex's journey in 'Man of Tomorrow.'"

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Variety's report: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/james-gunn-peter-safran-fired-dc-jeremy-latcham-1236943091/

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A busy start to November for the Fantastic Four!

Go watch Jenna's take on this development at @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brWFURXYNoQ

ASK BD w/ Maude Garrett this week was delightfully unhinged! Check it out on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toa19bFFxg8&pp=0gcJCUcMAYcqIYzv

Jamie & Tony's @LITTOHPod episode w/ Garbiel Luna is finally here! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQDD88QFinI

And, Aaron dives into The Hunger Games w/ @enchantingthrills & @vanessashark on @howtowatchfreetv : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hunger-games-enters-the-free-arena/id1789602247?i=1000799105339

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Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

The penultimate episode of VisionQuest, "Immolation," is now streaming on Disney+. Big reveals have only led to more questions, and we can't wait to break it all down. Join us live!

Jenna, Jamie & Aaron talk VisionQuest episode 7. Vision has quite the introspective journey. That means MCU lore drops, stunning reveals, and the setup for the final showdown between this mysterious Client and our resident Synth hero. This week was a James Spader & Paul Bettany masterclass.

So, get in here and let's discuss!

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Check out what's up with The Fantastic Four this week!

Go watch Jenna's essay about the Superhero Genre on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzOwCe68I-o

BD brings in VisionQuest's Lauren Morais on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUuX8p_2HRw&t=1s

Jamie & Tony had a Gabriel Luna this weekend on @LITTOHPod ! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQDD88QFinI

And, Aaron talks about how weird the fandom has been about MCU Spider-Man on @howtowatchfreetv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCGTM4tqtfw

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Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

It's been a week of ups and downs for Marvel and DC. Patrick Stewart passed away, and the world lost one of the greats. Phase Hero remembers the man who played Professor X in X-Men along with a ton of other iconic roles.

An accident on the set of The Batman Part II caused another setback, but casting rumors are swirling. Meanwhile, Connor Storrie is in talks to play a villain in Ghost Rider, and Robert Downey Jr. & Pedro Pascal had some fun on Halloween.

BD, Jenna and Aaron break down the news of the week from the Suicide Squad Podcast, Alan Ritchson getting a look at DC & so much more!

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The Fantastic Four have new videos for you!

Jenna talks us through the Poison Ivy show news on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKViQPoF6pE

BD & Joe welcome Khleo Thomas on a new "ASK BD" via The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/live/OeS0PDA6AiM

Jamie & Tony had a Gabriel Luna this weekend on @LITTOHPod ! The video is coming soon : https://www.instagram.com/littohpod/p/DfOSiB7JiEe/

And, Aaron talks about how weird the fandom has been about MCU Spider-Man on @howtowatchfreetv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCGTM4tqtfw

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Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!