DC Studios is preparing for a major leadership shake-up. James Gunn and Peter Safran, who have been running the studio since 2022, will step down from their positions on December 1, 2026. They will be replaced by former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham.
Skydance officially announced the leadership change following its recent acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Latcham will become President and Chief Creative Officer of DC Studios, overseeing the company's film, television, and animation projects.
However, Gunn and Safran will not immediately end their creative involvement with DC. Both will return to working full time on creative projects. They are still involved in the production of The Batman Part II, while Gunn is completing post-production on Man of Tomorrow, which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 9, 2027.
Skydance thanked the outgoing executives for their contributions:
James and Peter launched a new era for DC Studios and led it through a period of real transformation, resetting the foundation and building a slate we're incredibly proud of. We're grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand.
Jeremy Latcham brings extensive experience from Marvel Studios, where he joined in 2004 and helped build the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His credits include Iron Man, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. He also previously worked with James Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy.
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