Chris Pratt Confirms DC Universe Talks Following James Gunn’s Shocking Exit

Published Nov 12, 2026, 10:04 AM EST

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The world continues to react to the big DC Universe bombshell.

While the DCU's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" released several projects this year, change is coming to DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran confirmed to finish their time as co-CEOs. With Jeremy Latcham set to take over, following the Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount merger, it's not just audience members reacting to the massive news, but also various industry figures and stars in Hollywood.

In a new interview with ComicBook, Chris Pratt was asked about Gunn stepping down as co-CEO of DC Studios, and whether or not there had been any progress on having him join the DC Universe. The Guardians of the Galaxy veteran stated that he had spoken with the former MCU filmmaker, "Yeah, I mean, wow, you’re right, that was big news. I was actually able to talk to him yesterday, and I will say, as great as he was in that role, ultimately he’s a writer and he’s a director, and he’s a movie maker, and so I think some of that the executive functions, there were certain aspects of that job that I feel like he probably didn’t like as much as just going and making his own movies."

The Peter Quill actor elaborated on how Gunn is "an auteur, writer, director, and so I’m excited to see where he goes next, and, eager obviously to collaborate with him. Every time I talk to him, I’m always kind of hoping that there’s something that he and I could do together." As far as having him join the DCU, Pratt confirmed that "when he was at DC, I was always, of course, looking through DC material to see if there’s anything that would be right for me. And we had a few conversations about that – but there was nothing concrete that I’m disheartened that we won’t be able to do. Because ultimately whatever stories I end up telling with James – and I hope that there are some– it’s gonna be about my relationship with James and the characters we bring, and we can find, a material anywhere to do that, I think."

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