Gunn and Safran out at DC Studios as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latchman
Skydance has ousted James Gunn and Peter Safran from DC Studios after four years, appointing Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham to lead DC beginning December 1. The move follows a merger and signals a shift in the studio’s creative direction, even as a crowded slate of projects remains in production, including the Superman sequel and series such as The People v. Gorilla Grodd. Gunn and Safran’s stewardship featured genre-ranging bets, like Clayface, and mixed box-office outcomes, with Superman’s film contributing to a growing, uneven momentum. Latcham’s appointment aims to steward DC through its next era, while Gunn and Safran return to focus on writing and directing. The next chapter will unfold under Skydance’s broader governance, with the team focusing on long-term franchises and storytelling ambitions.
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James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives of DC Studios after four years, with James Gunn transitioning to writing and directing projects, including the next installment in Clark and Lex’s arc, Man of Tomorrow.
Jeremy Latcham, a longtime Marvel Studios executive who worked on Iron Man, The Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy, will become president and chief creative officer of DC Studios, reporting to Skydance co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein.
The leadership change will take effect on December 1, and comes as Skydance completes its acquisition-related reorganizations following mergers with Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount.
Gunn’s DC era featured bold, genre-bending choices, such as Clayface, which has grossed about $109 million, and Supergirl’s release earlier this year represented a notable setback in the studio’s release slate.
Gunn and Safran emphasized their shift back to storytelling, signaling they’ll focus on future projects rather than DC leadership, while Latcham pledged to honor DC’s fanbase and legacy.
Gunn’s most successful DC film to date was Superman, which grossed about $618.7 million worldwide, highlighting the pressure on DC’s next leadership to balance brand strength with box-office performance.
Latcham previously left Marvel in 2017 to start Latcham Pictures, later returning to the superhero space; he expressed excitement about leading DC Studios into its next era and continuing collaboration with Gunn and Safran on future projects.