{
  "id": 19299346,
  "title": "What James Gunn and Peter Safran's departure means for future of DC Studios",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/what-james-gunn-and-peter-safrans-departure-means-for-future-of-dc-19299346",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T06:26:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/11/10/james-gunn-peter-safran-dc-studios-warner-bros-jeremy-latcham/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chairmen and co-chief executives of DC Studios after four years, on December 1. Former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham has been appointed as the new president and chief creative officer. The unexpected announcement follows Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $111 billion in October, bringing DC Studios under new ownership. Despite their tenure producing mixed results at the box office, Gunn and Safran will continue working on DC projects, including the upcoming Man of Tomorrow, a Superman sequel slated for release on July 9, 2027.",
  "summary": "James Gunn and Peter Safran are to step down as co-chairmen and co-chief executives of DC Studios after four years, marking a major leadership shake-up at the company behind some of cinema's most recognisable superheroes, including Superman and Batman. Gunn and Safran will leave their positions on December 1, with former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham appointed president and chief…",
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      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "James Gunn and Peter Safran Out at DC Studios, Jeremy Latcham Named New President and Chief Creative Officer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/james-gunn-and-peter-safran-out-at-dc-studios-jeremy-latcham-named",
        "published": "2026-11-09T17:15:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "James Gunn, Peter Safran out of DC Studios as Skydance shakeup continues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/james-gunn-peter-safran-out-of-dc-studios-as-skydance-shakeup",
        "published": "2026-11-09T19:07:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Skydance replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios chiefs following Warner Bros. takeover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/skydance-replaces-james-gunn-and-peter-safran-as-dc-studios-chiefs",
        "published": "2026-11-09T20:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "James Gunn, Peter Safran leaving DC Studios after 4 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/james-gunn-peter-safran-leaving-dc-studios-after-4-years",
        "published": "2026-11-09T20:56:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Skydance replaces James Gunn, Peter Safran with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham to steer DC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/skydance-replaces-james-gunn-peter-safran-with-marvel-veteran-jeremy",
        "published": "2026-11-10T00:31:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "DC Studios shakeup: James Gunn and Peter Safran exit as Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham takes over",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/dc-studios-shakeup-james-gunn-and-peter-safran-exit-as-marvel-veteran",
        "published": "2026-11-10T01:57:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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