James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as the heads of DC Studios after four years, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham set to take over as president and chief creative officer from December 1, 2026.
Skydance Motion Picture Group announced the leadership change on Monday, November 9. Gunn and Safran, who were appointed to lead DC Studios in 2022, will step away from their executive roles and return to creative work full time. Gunn confirmed the move in a statement on Threads the same day.
01. Key takeaways
- Gunn and Safran leave as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios after four years in charge.
- Jeremy Latcham takes over as president and chief creative officer on December 1, 2026.
- Latcham helped build the Marvel Cinematic Universe, working on Iron Man, The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy.
- The change comes weeks after Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
02. What happens next
Gunn and Safran will return to creative work, including Man of Tomorrow, the Superman sequel written and directed by Gunn. The film is in post-production and is due in cinemas on July 9, 2027.
Latcham will oversee DC’s film, television and animation slate, including creative development, production, talent and strategy. He will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.
The upcoming DC slate also includes The Batman: Part II, due in 2028, and the 2027 miniseries The People v Gorilla Grodd.
03. Who is Jeremy Latcham?
Latcham joined Marvel Studios in 2004 and was part of the founding team of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, working closely with Kevin Feige in the early days of the franchise. He left Marvel in 2017 to set up his own production company, Latcham Pictures, and went on to produce films including Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves and Bad Times at the El Royale.
| Announcement | November 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Latcham takes over | December 1, 2026 |
| Outgoing chiefs | James Gunn and Peter Safran (in role since 2022) |
| Incoming chief | Jeremy Latcham, President and Chief Creative Officer |
| Parent company | Skydance |
04. FAQs
Why are James Gunn and Peter Safran leaving DC Studios?
They are stepping away from their executive roles after four years to return full time to creative work, Skydance said when it announced the change.
Who is Jeremy Latcham?
A Marvel veteran who joined Marvel Studios in 2004 and helped shape the early Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man and The Avengers.
When does Latcham take over at DC Studios?
His appointment takes effect on December 1, 2026.
