Gunn and Safran Exit DC Studios Leadership
Jeremy Latcham takes over the DC Studios top job on December 1, replacing co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Film — General
James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving leadership of DC Studios, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham taking over on December 1. The co-CEOs, who took the helm in 2022, will continue to produce on various DC projects.
Why it matters
The change follows the closure of the Paramount and Warner Bros. megamerger, which created the combined Skydance company led by CEO David Ellison. Latcham will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group, placing DC's creative direction under the new corporate structure.
Gunn and Safran have led DC Studios as co-CEOs since 2022, a tenure that now ends with the handoff to Latcham. The source does not provide box office, viewership, or budget figures for the studio's slate under their leadership.
The players
James Gunn
James Gunn is a filmmaker who co-led DC Studios as co-CEO and is writing a new DC project while continuing to produce.
Peter Safran
Peter Safran is a producer who co-led DC Studios as co-CEO alongside James Gunn and will continue producing DC projects.
Jeremy Latcham
Jeremy Latcham is a former Marvel Studios senior vice president of production and development who takes over DC Studios.
David Ellison
David Ellison is the chief executive of Skydance, the combined company formed after the Paramount and Warner Bros. megamerger.
The details
Gunn described his time at DC Studios as trying and said he disliked the at-times corporate nature of the job. Gunn and Safran will remain involved in DC projects, including the Superman follow-up Man of Tomorrow and another project Gunn is writing.
Timeline
December 1: Jeremy Latcham takes over DC Studios.
2022: James Gunn and Peter Safran became DC Studios co-CEOs.
Industry Dynamics
The handoff reflects how the Paramount and Warner Bros. megamerger is reorganizing legacy studio leadership under the combined Skydance company. DC Studios now reports into Skydance Motion Picture Group, marking a shift from its prior standalone leadership structure.
The leadership change may shape which DC films and series audiences see next, though the source does not specify release schedules or platform changes. Gunn and Safran remain attached to upcoming projects, including Man of Tomorrow, so some titles will continue under their production involvement.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions at major studios often signal how a parent company intends to run its creative slate after a merger. Readers tracking DC's film direction should watch what Jeremy Latcham prioritizes after he assumes control.
What happens next
Jeremy Latcham officially takes over DC Studios on December 1.
Further reading
For more context on studio consolidation, browse the Film — General section.
