DIRECTOR JAMES GUNN PETER SAFRAN TO CO-LEAD DC STUDIOS

James Gunn, the writer-director who made the "Guardians of the Galaxy" household names for Marvel and revived "The Suicide Squad," will soon be responsible for the future of Batman, Superman and the entire DC Universe for Warner Bros. Discovery.

The studio named Gunn and veteran executive Peter Safran co-chairmen and CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios.

The roles will have Gunn and Safran developing a long-term plan for the company's DC Comics properties, in film, television and animation. Both will continue to also produce, develop and direct individual projects, the studio said.

"We're honored to be the stewards of these DC characters we've loved since we were children, said Gunn and Safran in a written statement. "Our commitment to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, and the rest of the DC stable of characters is only equaled by our commitment to the wonder of human possibility these characters represent. We're excited to invigorate the theatrical experience around the world as we tell some of the biggest, most beautiful, and grandest stories ever told."