Jeremy Latcham to Lead DC Studios as Gunn and Safran Exit

By Marcus Bennett

James Gunn and Peter Safran are exiting as co-CEOs and chairmen of DC Studios. The surprise restructuring, announced by Skydance CEO David Ellison, makes Jeremy Latcham president and chief creative officer.

Latcham will lead DC’s film, television and animation slate. Under the structure Ellison described, he will oversee the creative pipeline, production, talent and strategy, and report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.

Ellison wrote on X:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jeremy to DC Studios! As part of the founding team behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he helped define the modern superhero movie and powered some of the biggest, most beloved comic book adaptations of our time,”

“We can’t wait to see the stories he’ll bring to life, and how he’ll help build the future of DC for fans everywhere.”

Ellison’s announcement identifies Latcham’s credits as Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Avengers. His Marvel experience is directly relevant to the rival mandate given to Gunn and Safran.

A four-year reset

Former Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hired Gunn and Safran in 2022. Their directive was to create a genuine rival to Disney’s MCU.

During their four-year run, they scored with Superman and the HBO Max series Peacemaker, stumbled with Supergirl, and also worked on the television shows Lanterns and Creature Commandos and the body-horror movie Clayface.

“James and Peter began a new era for DC Studios, guiding it through a major transformation and bringing audiences fresh chapters of beloved stories, including ‘Superman,’ ‘Lanterns’ and ‘Creature Commandos,’” Ellison said. “We’re grateful for the passion and care they brought to this work, and for the lasting mark they’ve left on DC.”

Ellison framed the departure as recognition of a lasting contribution, even as executive control changes hands. The change also gives one leader responsibility across every format in DC’s development pipeline.

A slate with continuity

DC’s announced slate combines a Gunn-directed feature for next summer, a 2027 series and a 2028 Robert Pattinson film, with named cast roles:

• Next summer: Superman: Man of Tomorrow, written and directed by Gunn.
• 2027: The series The People v. Gorilla Grodd, anchored by Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, his Superman character, and Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd.
• 2028: The Batman: Part II, starring Robert Pattinson.

The projects provide some continuity for audiences while the studio’s executive structure changes. They also leave Gunn visibly connected to DC’s next film cycle, even after relinquishing his co-CEO and chairman roles.

What does the leadership change mean for DC?

The immediate change for audiences and production teams is the chain of command. Latcham will coordinate film, television and animation under one executive remit, covering creative work, production, talent and strategy.

That shift places one executive over the slate while Gunn remains attached to the next major feature in the announcement, continuing as its writer and director. It clarifies who manages DC’s creative pipeline, not what kind of slate the studio will ultimately make.

The next test arrives next summer with Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Latcham’s broad remit now connects that film to the studio’s television and animation work, turning the succession into a test of execution rather than announcement.