As of December 1, James Gunn and Peter Safran will relinquish their roles as leaders of DC Studios, marking the end of a four-year endeavor to revitalize the DC superhero franchise. This development comes as Skydance, the new owner, appoints Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel executive, to oversee the studio’s film and television operations.
Leadership Shift at DC Studios
Monday’s announcement of the leadership change occurs just weeks after the completion of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. As a result, the future of the DC Universe, also known as the DCU, will now be guided by Latcham, who brings extensive experience in developing interconnected superhero films, having worked on Marvel’s cinematic universe.
Latcham’s new position as president and chief creative officer of DC Studios will have him reporting to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group, as reported by The Associated Press and The Verge. Gunn and Safran will continue working on DC productions, including the upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.
Jeremy Latcham’s Background
Jeremy Latcham is a seasoned Hollywood producer with a career spanning several commercially successful films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Iron Man, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Prior to his appointment at DC Studios, Latcham worked on projects outside of Marvel, such as Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Latcham’s appointment brings an executive with experience in coordinating characters, storylines, and productions across multiple films to a franchise that has attempted to establish a similarly connected universe. Notably, Latcham has a pre-existing professional relationship with Gunn, having collaborated on Guardians of the Galaxy.
In a statement reported by Bloody Disgusting, Latcham discussed the responsibility of overseeing DC’s characters and introducing them to new generations of audiences. This new role will grant him oversight of DC Studios’ film, television, and animation slate.
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Box Office Performance and Future Plans
The change in leadership follows the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by David Ellison’s Skydance-led media group. Initially, it was expected that Gunn and Safran would retain their positions after the transaction. However, according to Entertainment Weekly, the executives confirmed their departure on Monday, stating they would focus on creative work.
The company has not publicly disclosed whether the decision was influenced by the financial performance of DC’s recent films. The leadership transition occurs after three theatrical releases in the new DC Universe yielded varying box office results.
Gunn’s Superman, released in July 2025, earned approximately $618 million worldwide. Supergirl, released in June 2026, generated approximately $126 million worldwide. Clayface, a horror-oriented adaptation, has earned approximately $109 million worldwide.
Gunn’s Ongoing Involvement with DC Productions
Following his departure from the executive role, Gunn will continue working on DC productions. His next Superman film, Man of Tomorrow, is scheduled for release on July 9, 2027, with David Corenswet reprising his role as Clark Kent and Nicholas Hoult returning as Lex Luthor. The sequel is currently in post-production.
Gunn and Safran remain attached as producers to The Batman: Part II, scheduled for 2028. Gunn is also writing another DC project, although details about the title and production schedule have not been disclosed. In comments reported by Gizmodo, Gunn described the challenges of managing DC Studios, citing the corporate responsibilities that accompanied his filmmaking work.
Future of DCU Batman and Other Projects
Among the key creative decisions awaiting DC Studios is the casting of Batman within its connected cinematic universe. In an October interview reported by the Los Angeles Times, Gunn stated that casting had not begun but expected the process to move forward soon. The DCU Batman will exist separately from Robert Pattinson’s portrayal in Matt Reeves’ The Batman films.