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Gunn and Safran Step Down as DC Studios Co-CEOs
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In Short: James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of DC Studios, are stepping down from their executive posts effective Dec. 1, 2026, after four years leading the division.
James Gunn & Peter Safran Step Down From DC, Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over | THR News. The Hollywood Reporter
James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of DC Studios, are stepping down from their executive posts effective Dec. 1, 2026, after four years leading the division.
In a statement, Gunn and Safran expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to lead DC Studios into its next era, emphasizing their commitment to the characters and stories.
Gunn and Safran took over DC Studios in 2022, aiming to revitalize the superhero franchise across film, television, and animation.
Under their leadership, DC Studios released three movies: 'Superman,' 'Supergirl,' and 'Clayface.' They also oversaw the development of TV series like 'Peacemaker' and 'The People v. Gorilla Grodd.'
Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel Studios executive, will take over as president and chief creative officer of DC Studios.
Gunn and Safran will return to creative roles, focusing on writing and directing, including the upcoming 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' and 'The Batman: Part II.'
The departure of Gunn and Safran comes amid the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, leading to significant changes in leadership.
In a statement, Skydance Chairman and CEO David Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz praised Gunn and Safran for resetting the foundation of DC Studios and building a slate of projects.
Gunn acknowledged the turbulence of his time at DC Studios but expressed satisfaction with his decision to take the job.
The future of DC Studios remains uncertain, with any discourse on the direction of the division currently speculative.
What this adds
Gunn and Safran's departure is six months ahead of schedule, with their contracts set to expire in 2027.
What's confirmed
- “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,” said James Gunn and Peter Safran.
- The Hollywood Reporter lets us know that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping away from DC Studios just four years after they took over as co-CEOs of the Warner Bros. division.
- The executive shakeup following Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has reached DC Studios, where James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-presidents after four years.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-presidents of DC Studios after four years leading the comic book division Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham has been named president and chief creative officer to lead all film television and animation Gunn and Safran will return full time to creative storytelling including writing and directing next summer's Superman Man of Tomorrow In a stunning industry shakeup, DC Studios co-presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down from their executive posts, handing leadership of the superhero universe to Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham.
- According to the announcement, Gunn and Safran will leave their leadership roles and "return full time to their creative work."
- Skydance Motion Picture Group today announced that Jeremy Latcham has been appointed President and Chief Creative Officer of DC Studios beginning Dec. 1, 2026.
- Entertainment outlets such as Deadline reported that James Gunn and Peter Safran would continue to "lead the film, TV, and comic book production hub" even after the merger.
What's still developing
- Now, Gunn and Safran are departing DC Studios' creative leadership six months ahead of schedule.
- Gunn and Safran began re-working the DC cinematic universe in 2022 and launched David Corenswet’s ‘Superman’ to much success in 2025 Tommy McArdle is a Writer-Reporter on the Movies team at PEOPLE.
- The first to really stretch those limitations under Gunn’s leadership is James Watkins ’ Clayface.
- Featuring Casey Bloys, James Gunn, George Cheeks, Dana Goldberg, Josh Greenstein, JB Perrette, Peter Safran, Andy Gordon, Makan Delrahim and more David Ellison and his co-CEO Ynon Kreiz announced their post-merger executive leadership team on Monday across Corporate, Business and News, revealing Mark Thompson and Bari Weiss will separately run CNN and CBS News, respectively.
- UPDATE 9/1: Our insiders say the same two words are coming for DC leadership: “contract expired” — Gunn’s deal runs out in 2027, and there is no new extension.
- Initially, it was announced that this deal wouldn't affect the internal leadership of DC Studios.
- With James Gunn ( The Suicide Squad ) steering the ship at DC Studios, the company aims to push boundaries with its comic book movies.
- This was revealed in a statement made by Gunn and Safran in Skydance's third-quarter earnings report: Of course, the biggest question is: What does this mean for the future of the DC Universe?
- As noted, Latcham was a major player in the formation of Marvel Studios, joining the company in 2004.
- By Borys Kit, Aaron Couch November 9, 2026 9:01pm DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran were feeling pretty secure under the new Skydance regime.
- After DC’s last iteration of superhero movies flamed out with duds like “The Flash” and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” Gunn and Safran were hired in 2022 to overhaul some of the company’s most lucrative IP.
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