Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham to replace James Gunn and Peter Safran at the helm of DC Studios
Skydance announced on Monday a leadership change at the superhero studio after four years under the duo; the new head takes over on December 1.
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James Gunn and Peter Safran will step down as co-heads of DC Studios after four years running the studio, according to an announcement made on Monday (9) by Skydance Motion Picture Group, DW reported. Leadership will pass to Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel Studios executive, who will take on the roles of president and chief creative officer starting December 1.
The choice was made by David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Skydance, the company that acquired Warner Bros. Latcham will be responsible for the next phase of DC's film and TV business, which includes characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. His résumé includes work on Marvel productions such as "Iron Man" and "The Avengers", and he previously worked with Gunn and Safran on "Guardians of the Galaxy".
The duo took over DC Studios in 2022 with the mission of rebuilding the franchise and creating a more integrated cinematic universe. The first film of the new phase, "Superman", grossed about US$619 million worldwide in 2025. "Supergirl", released in June 2026, took in about US$126 million, against a production budget reported to be US$170 million. In October, "Clayface", inspired by the horror genre, was released.
In a statement, Ellison thanked the two executives and said they ushered in a new era for the studio, guiding it through a period of transformation. Gunn is currently finishing "Man of Tomorrow", a sequel to "Superman", and several projects developed under the duo's leadership remain in production.
DW notes that "Superman" sparked political controversy in 2025, when Gunn described the hero as an immigrant and conservative commentators accused the film of being "woke". Ellison, who has close ties to U.S. President Donald Trump, denies that the company has become politicized. According to the report, there is no evidence that the controversy directly influenced the replacement.