James Gunn, Peter Safran leaving DC Studios after 4 years
Pair's departure follows Skydance's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover
Skydance Motion Picture Group has announced that James Gunn and Peter Safran have stepped down as co-heads of DC Studios, following their takeover of Warner Bros. The duo, who have been leading the superhero franchise for four years since 2022, will be replaced by Jeremy Latchman, a former Marvel Studios executive. Latchman is set to become president and chief creative officer of DC Studios on December 1.
The announcement comes after DC Studios faced challenges, with their second release, Supergirl, underperforming financially. Despite these setbacks, DC Studios has seen success with Superman, which earned nearly $619 million worldwide in 2025. DC Studios has been tasked with rebuilding the franchise and creating a more unified cinematic universe.
Latchman's appointment marks another significant change for DC Studios following Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. just a year after Gunn's Superman hit theaters. DC Studios has faced difficulties in matching the immense profits and cultural impact of Marvel, with Gunn and Safran leading the charge in resetting the foundation and building a promising slate of films and television series.
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