DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran has stated that the studio needs to win back the trust of its audience, acknowledging that the output from the company, which owns iconic characters like Batman and Wonder Woman, has been "uneven" in the past. Speaking at the London premiere of "Supergirl," Safran indicated that a history of critical and commercial successes alongside notable failures, including the scrapped "Batgirl" film, has eroded fan confidence.
Safran and his co-chief, James Gunn, are leading a comprehensive reboot of the DC Universe, which Safran describes as an effort to consolidate all its heroes under a singular creative direction. "We have a big responsibility on our shoulders but we're thrilled with how it's going so far," he commented.
The studio plans to release "Supergirl" and the supervillain horror movie "Clayface" later this year as part of this renewed strategy. These projects are set to be the latest installments in DC's effort to reset its sprawling cinematic universe.
DC Studios is facing competition from rivals like Marvel, which has upcoming releases such as "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Avengers: Doomsday." Safran, however, views this competition as healthy, stating, "That which unites comic book fans is much greater than that which divides us." He added that he hopes for Marvel's success, noting James Gunn's prior work with the studio.