The DC Cinematic Universe has suffered through its share of turbulence. Director Zack Snyder kicked off its first incarnation in 2013 with Man of Steel, but Warner Bros. phased him out after projects like 2017’s Justice League underperformed at the box office. Next, Warner Bros. Discovery hired executive Peter Safran and Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn to reboot the universe, officially kicking off their new era with Superman in 2025, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel.