Skydance's Ellison Wants Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman on Screen Fast
Jeremy Latcham becomes DC Studios president and chief creative officer on December 1, 2026, as James Gunn and Peter Safran step down.
Skydance CEO David Ellison wants DC Studios to focus heavily on Batman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman, and wants those characters back on the big screen quickly, according to comingsoon.net. The report follows the sudden departure of James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of DC Studios.
Jeremy Latcham is set to take over as President and Chief Creative Officer of DC Studios on December 1, 2026, the same date Gunn and Safran leave their posts. Gunn will complete post-production on Man of Tomorrow before the transition.
Aquaman was notably absent from the DCU projects already in development, and it remains unclear who will play the character next. Jason Momoa previously played Arthur Curry in two solo films, released in 2018 and 2023, and appeared as the character in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Zack Snyder's Justice League and The Flash.
What is already dated
Clayface, directed by James Watkins, was released on October 23, 2026, and has earned $111.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Man of Tomorrow is slated for July 9, 2027, while Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II is in production and scheduled for February 18, 2028.
Quick answers
Who is taking over DC Studios?
Jeremy Latcham becomes President and Chief Creative Officer of DC Studios on December 1, 2026, succeeding co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.
When does James Gunn leave DC Studios?
Gunn and Peter Safran remain in their roles until December 1, 2026. Gunn will finish post-production on Man of Tomorrow.
Is a new Aquaman movie confirmed?
No. The report says David Ellison wants Aquaman on screen fast, but no project or casting has been announced, and it is unclear who will play the role next.