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- Primary Subject: The People v. Gorilla Grodd (and star Skyler Gisondo)
- Key Update: Star Skyler Gisondo shared an update on the release of The People v. Gorilla Grodd after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped down as DC Studios CEOs.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 12, 2026
- Quick Answer: The People v. Gorilla Grodd is expected to still be released. Star Skyler Gisondo remains confident in its debut since filming has already wrapped.
With the recent leadership change at DC Studios, some fans have been wondering whether the upcoming series The People v. Gorilla Grodd is still happening.
The DCU series, slated to premiere next year, will explore Jimmy Olsen and the Daily Planet reporters investigating a case involving Gorilla Grodd. While production has already wrapped, there are still concerns about whether it will see the light of day as a result of the recent changes in DC Studios' management.
Is The People v. Gorilla Grodd Still Releasing? Skyler Gisondo Addresses
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, The People v. Gorilla Grodd star Skyler Gisondo was asked for an update regarding the release of the upcoming DCU series following James Gunn and Peter Safran's exit from DC Studios.
He expressed his confidence that the series will still be released, while also offering his reaction to the news that Gunn and Safran are stepping down as the CEOs of DC Studios.
"That kind of stuff is definitely above my pay grade. I do think... I love James and Pete so much. I think they've done a great job, and yeah, I'm so grateful to them both," the actor said.
"I think there are still a lot of questions as to what this means moving forward. I hope we still get the chance to work together in some capacity. I don't really know, but yeah, definitely going to miss them."
For now, it looks like we can expect the upcoming DCU series to be released, given that production has already wrapped and reports have indicated that projects that have been shot or are in production will still be released.
However, now that we know the DC franchise might undergo another reboot (or soft reboot), fans might have different expectations for the series; nevertheless, there is still anticipation for how it might play out and how it will be different from the rest of the DCU.
What Is The People v. Gorilla Grodd About?
The People v. Gorilla Grodd, an eight-part "true" crime docuseries, follows a superintelligent ape who is convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City. The Daily Planet's Jimmy Olsen reopens the case, investigating whether Gorilla Grodd was wrongly convicted in one of Metropolis' most famous murder trials.
The cast includes Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White. The additional cast includes Sara Gilbert, Mary Holland, Eduardo Franco, Arian Moayed, Dan Perrault, Andrew Leeds, and Tim Baltz.
Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault will serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers, with Yacenda set to direct all episodes. James Gunn and Peter Safran also serve as executive producers.
DC Studios and HBO Max have not set a release window yet for The People v. Gorilla Grodd.