DC Studios Gets Major Leadership Shakeup as Former Marvel Executive Takes Over

Another takeover for DC Studios. Skydance has reshuffled the leadership of DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran stepping down as co-CEOs. Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham (Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers) has been appointed president and chief creative officer of DC Studios. He will report to Skydance Motion Picture Group co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, as confirmed by THR. Skydance now oversees DC Studios following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s leadership, the DC Universe (DCU) has released six main projects: three movies and three series. The movies are Superman (July 2025), Supergirl (June 2026), and Clayface (October 2026). The series are Creature Commandos Season 1 (December 2024), Peacemaker Season 2 (August 2025), and Lanterns (August 2026).

Gunn and Safran will step down from their leadership roles effective December 1, four years after taking charge. However, the duo had developed plans for the DC Universe covering the next decade and will remain creatively involved with DC Studios.

Gunn’s Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, is currently in post-production and is planned for release next year. The TV spinoff The People v. Gorilla Grodd is also in post-production. Both Gunn and Safran will continue as producers on The Batman: Part II.

According to Skydance, Latcham will lead DC’s film, television, and animation projects. He will oversee creative development, production, talent, and strategy.

In a joint statement, Skydance Chairman and CEO David Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz said, “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.” They added, “We’re grateful for their passion, contributions, and commitment to this legendary brand.”

Speaking about Latcham, they said, “Jeremy has been a longtime creative partner to both, and we have complete confidence that James and Peter will ensure a smooth, collaborative transition and continue this work with care. We look forward to working with Jeremy to build the next generation of DC storytelling and to doubling down on our commitment to fans.”

Latcham joined Marvel Studios in 2004 and later became senior vice president of production and development. He worked closely with Kevin Feige and helped produce several Marvel movies, including Iron Man, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. He also worked with James Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy.

Latcham said, “DC’s pantheon of characters is among the most iconic in American popular culture.” He added, “I’ve had the privilege of helping bring some of the most celebrated superhero stories to life on the big screen, and I’m excited and honored for the opportunity to now lead DC Studios into its next era. The chance to bring DC’s incredible cast of characters to the screen in a way that excites lifelong fans while introducing their timeless stories to the next generation is a massive responsibility that I do not take lightly.”

In a statement, Gunn and Safran said, “Four years ago, we set out to unite DC under one creative vision. In that time, we helped restore Superman to the heart of DC while opening new doors and telling new stories in film and television with Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, Lanterns, and Clayface.”

They added, “We’re immensely proud of the team that turned that ambition into something real, including the actors, crews, and executives we had the opportunity to collaborate with. We’ve shared a creative history with Jeremy going back to Marvel, and we’re eager to see the perspective he brings to DC’s next chapter. We’re excited to return to what drew us to this job in the first place, which is telling the stories we love, including the next chapter of Clark and Lex’s journey in Man of Tomorrow.”