James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their leadership roles at DC Studios, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham taking over. Their partnership at the top of the superhero studio began in 2022.
Skydance, DC’s parent company, announced the change on Monday, November 9th, confirming that Latcham will become DC Studios’ president and chief creative officer on December 1st.
Gunn and Safran welcomed the appointment in a joint statement. They credited the actors, crews and executives who had helped turn their plans for a connected DC Universe into films and television series.
In a separate message to fans, Gunn spoke about a side of the job he said few people outside his inner circle had seen.
Jeremy Latcham Will Oversee DC’s Film, Television and Animation
Jeremy Latcham will join Skydance Motion Picture Group as President and Chief Creative Officer, DC Studios.
James Gunn and Peter Safran will step away from their leadership roles after four years transforming DC and resetting the Studio’s foundation.
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO, and Ynon Kreiz, Co-CEO, of Skydance said: “James and Peter launched a new era for DC Studios and led it through a period of real transformation, resetting the foundation and building a slate we’re incredibly proud of. We’re grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand. Jeremy has been a longtime creative partner to both, and we have complete confidence that James and Peter will ensure a smooth, collaborative transition and continue this work with care. We look forward to working with Jeremy to build the next generation of DC storytelling and to doubling down on our commitment to fans.” https://t.co/qpYkjSaJTN
— Skydance (@Skydance) November 9, 2026
Latcham’s responsibilities will cover creative development, production, talent and strategy. He will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.
He joined Marvel Studios in 2004 and worked alongside Kevin Feige during the early years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His credits include Iron Man, The Avengers and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
As TheWrap reported, Latcham also worked with Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy. He was an executive producer on the film before leaving Marvel in 2017 and subsequently producing Bad Times at the El Royale and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
James Gunn Describes the Personal Cost of Running DC Studios
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Gunn traced his attachment to DC back to childhood in Manchester, Missouri, where he drew comics mixing its characters with creations of his own. He had hesitated over taking the executive job, but felt the opportunity was too unusual to pass up.
He disliked the corporate responsibilities and thanked Safran for carrying much of that burden. Dividing his attention between studio duties and the projects he cared most about had also been difficult.
Gunn apologized to his wife, Jennifer Holland, for the time the role had taken from their life together. Even the short breaks he once allowed himself between filmmaking commitments had disappeared.
He reserved his warmest praise for Safran, describing him as both a trusted professional partner and a close friend. Looking ahead, Gunn said he felt “incredibly relieved and excited to get back to pure filmmaking.”
Gunn and Safran’s DC Run Spanned Films and Television
Superman, released in 2025, earned more than $618 million worldwide. Supergirl collected approximately $126.5 million, while October release Clayface has reached about $109 million so far, according to Screen Daily.
Skydance did not identify those box-office results as the reason for the leadership change.
Their television work includes Peacemaker, the animated Creature Commandos and Lanterns, which premiered on HBO in August.
The pair also executive produce The People v. Gorilla Grodd. Skydance says the eight-episode HBO Max series has completed filming and is expected in 2027.
Gunn and Safran Remain Involved in Upcoming DC Films
Man of Tomorrow is in post-production and remains scheduled for July 9th, 2027. David Corenswet returns as Clark Kent alongside Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, with the characters joining forces against a larger threat.
Gunn wrote and directed the Superman sequel, and both men are producers. They also produce The Batman Part II, the Robert Pattinson sequel currently in production.
Gunn revealed that he and Safran have been engaged for another DC project that he is writing. He did not identify the project in his statement.