James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as leaders of DC Studios after four years overseeing the company’s superhero franchise. Former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham will lead DC Studios as its new president and chief creative officer.
Skydance Motion Picture Group announced the leadership change Monday, Nov. 9. The decision follows Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and the formation of a combined entertainment company.
Jeremy Latcham to Lead DC Studios
Latcham will oversee DC’s film, television and animation projects. His responsibilities will include production, talent, creative development and the studio’s broader strategy.
The producer spent 13 years at Marvel Studios. He eventually became the company’s senior vice president of production and development.
Latcham served as an executive producer on major Marvel releases, including The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Spider-Man: Homecoming. He was also an associate producer on Iron Man and a co-producer on Iron Man 2, according to TheWrap.
His later credits include Bad Times at the El Royale and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The latter project also connected Latcham with Paramount, now part of the larger Skydance organization.
Latcham said taking responsibility for DC’s collection of characters was a significant opportunity. He also expressed support for the foundation established under Gunn and Safran.
Gunn and Safran Return to Creative Work
Gunn and Safran became co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios in 2022. Warner Bros. Discovery hired the pair to develop a connected universe across movies, television, animation and gaming.
Their tenure included Creature Commandos, Peacemaker, Superman, Supergirl, Lanterns and Clayface. Gunn wrote and directed Superman, which launched the new theatrical DC Universe in 2025.
Although they are leaving their executive positions, Gunn and Safran are not immediately ending their work with DC. Both plan to focus on individual creative projects instead of managing the entire studio.
Gunn remains involved with Man of Tomorrow, his follow-up to Superman. The movie continues the story of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor and is scheduled to arrive in theaters July 9, 2027.
Gunn and Safran also remain producers on Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II. That film operates outside the main DC Universe and stars Robert Pattinson as Batman.
The pair said their next chapter would allow them to return to storytelling. They also publicly supported Latcham, noting their shared creative history at Marvel.
Skydance Reshapes DC’s Leadership
Skydance Chairman and CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz praised Gunn and Safran for rebuilding DC Studios. They said the outgoing leaders established a foundation and developed a slate that the company could continue expanding.
The change comes only weeks after reports indicated Gunn and Safran would remain in charge following the Skydance takeover. The company’s new announcement confirms a different structure for one of its most valuable entertainment brands.
The Associated Press reported that the transition ends Gunn and Safran’s four-year run as DC’s top executives. However, their continued involvement may provide some stability for projects already in production.
What the DC Studios Change Means for Fans
Skydance has not announced plans to cancel the existing DC slate or restart the franchise. Latcham will inherit several movies and television projects already in development.
His Marvel experience gives DC a leader familiar with managing connected stories and established characters across multiple productions. Still, the company has not explained whether he will make major changes to Gunn and Safran’s long-term plan.
For audiences, the most immediate projects appear to remain on schedule. More details about Latcham’s strategy and DC’s future releases are expected after the leadership transition is complete.