James Gunn and Peter Safran step down as DC Studios leaders, Jeremy Latcham takes over

DC Studios is undergoing a leadership change as James Gunn and Peter Safran step down from their roles as co-CEOs and chairmen, Variety reported. The studio announced that Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel executive, will take over as president and chief creative officer.

David Ellison, CEO of Skydance, which now oversees DC Studios, praised Latcham's experience, noting his role in shaping the Marvel Cinematic Universe with films like Iron Man and Guardians of the Galaxy, according to Variety. Latcham will oversee DC's film, television, and animation projects, managing creative development, production, talent, and strategy.

Gunn and Safran were hired in 2022 with the goal of creating a competitor to Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe. During their tenure, they released films including Superman and Supergirl, as well as TV series like Peacemaker and Lanterns, Deadline and Hollywood Reporter detailed.

The transition is effective December 1, with Gunn and Safran remaining involved creatively on some projects such as the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow and The Batman: Part II, Hollywood Reporter noted. They plan to return to full-time creative work after stepping down.

The leadership change reflects Skydance's strategic direction for DC Studios, with Latcham reporting to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group, Variety explained.