Gunn and Safran exit DC Studios as Skydance installs Latcham
Skydance said Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel Studios executive, will take over DC Studios as James Gunn and Peter Safran step down.
Skydance announced on Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs of DC Studios, with former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham taking over the studio. Skydance, which recently acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, said the outgoing pair will ensure a smooth, collaborative transition to new leadership.
Latcham was previously senior vice president of production and development at Marvel Studios. His producer credits include Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Gunn and Safran said they are excited to return to telling stories, including the next chapter of Clark and Lex's journey in Man of Tomorrow.
Gunn and Safran took control of DC's film, television and animation universe four years ago. In 2024, they laid out a decade-long slate of DCU films, TV shows, animated specials and gaming projects.
Quick answers
Who is replacing James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios?
Jeremy Latcham, formerly senior vice president of production and development at Marvel Studios, is taking over DC Studios.
What did Gunn and Safran say about their exit?
They said they are excited to return to telling stories, including the next chapter of Clark and Lex's journey in Man of Tomorrow.
Who announced the leadership change at DC Studios?
Skydance, which recently acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, announced the change on Monday.