James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives of DC Studios after four years leading the superhero studio, Skydance Motion Picture Group announced Monday, November 9, 2026.
The pair will officially depart their positions on December 1, 2026, and will be replaced by Jeremy Latcham, a veteran Marvel Studios executive who previously worked on major MCU productions including Iron Man and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Gunn and Safran assumed leadership of DC Studios in 2022 following Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. During their tenure, they oversaw the release of three theatrical films—Superman (2025), Supergirl (2026), and Clayface (2026)—as well as television productions including The Penguin, Lanterns, and the second season of Peacemaker. Their leadership marked an effort to establish a unified creative vision for DC's cinematic universe.
Despite their departure from executive roles, Gunn and Safran will remain creatively involved with select DC projects. Both will continue as producers on upcoming films including Superman: Man of Tomorrow, scheduled for 2027, and Batman: Part 2, set for 2028.
Gunn announced his departure on social media platform Threads, expressing relief at returning to filmmaking and noting that he would no longer need to handle corporate administrative responsibilities. He indicated enthusiasm about continuing creative work on DC projects.
Latcham will assume the title of president and chief creative officer of DC Studios, overseeing film, television, and animation productions. He will report to Dana Goldberg and Joshi Greenstein, executives within Skydance Motion Picture Group.
Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison and Co-Chief Executive Ynon Kreiz released a statement praising Gunn and Safran's contributions: "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."