DC Studios Replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran with Jeremy Latcham
James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chiefs of DC Studios after four years. Jeremy Latcham, a key architect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will become the new president and creative chief starting December 1.
DC Studios has announced a major leadership change. James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years, with Jeremy Latcham taking over as president and creative chief starting December 1.
Gunn and Safran were hired by Warner Bros. in October 2022 to reboot the DC franchise. Their exit, effective December 1, follows the finalization of the merger between Skydance and Paramount Pictures. The decade's worth of planning by the duo will no longer come to fruition. Gunn remains in post-production on the upcoming film Superman: Man of Tomorrow, which is scheduled for release next July. He is also writing one more secret DC movie, though he doubts it will be greenlit. Both will stay on as producers for The Batman: Part II, slated for 2028.
Latcham's Marvel Background
Jeremy Latcham brings extensive superhero experience from his time at Marvel Studios, which he joined in 2004. He rose to senior VP of production and development, working on foundational films for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He notably worked with Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014. Latcham will now lead DC's film, television, and animation slate, reporting to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, the co-chairs of the Skydance Motion Picture Group.
Latcham's key Marvel credits include:
Gunn's Departure Reasons
In a statement, Gunn cited corporate constraints and the demands of the executive role as factors in his departure. He said he was incredibly relieved and excited to get back to pure filmmaking and that he disliked the at-times corporate nature of the job. Gunn also mentioned that his ADHD hyperfocus made it difficult to divide his time effectively between management and creative work.
The official corporate statement from Skydance leadership thanked Gunn and Safran for launching a new era for DC Studios and leading it through a period of transformation. It stated they reset the foundation and built a slate the company is proud of. The statement expressed complete confidence in a smooth transition and said Latcham has been a longtime creative partner to both departing executives.
A Mixed Legacy
The four-year reign of Gunn and Safran was characterized by idiosyncratic adaptations and genre gambles. They released three movies and three live-action TV shows. Their slate included the commercially successful Superman in July 2025, the critically and commercially disappointing Supergirl in June, and the well-reviewed Clayface, which fused superhero and horror elements. On television, they released The Penguin, Peacemaker season 2, and Lanterns. Upcoming releases include the series The People v. Gorilla Grodd. Jeremy Latcham will now steward DC's characters across all media starting December 1.
