It has been just four years since DC Studios was restructured, but the company is already facing another major leadership shake-up. Skydance announced on November 9, 2026, that James Gunn and Peter Safran, who have jointly led the studio since 2022, will step down as co-chairmen and CEOs effective December 1, 2026. Former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham will succeed them as president and chief creative officer, overseeing DC Studios' film, television and animation operations.
After taking charge of DC Studios in 2022, Gunn and Safran unveiled an ambitious 10-year plan for the DCU and launched projects including "Superman" and "Peacemaker." The shake-up comes shortly after the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and is especially surprising because Skydance had named both executives to its new leadership team only last month.
In a joint statement addressing the change, Skydance CEO David Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz praised Gunn and Safran for their contributions to DC Studios over the past four years. They said the pair had guided the company through a sweeping transformation, rebuilt its foundation and assembled a slate the leadership team was proud of, while thanking them for their passion and dedication to the DC brand.
Gunn and Safran also reflected on their tenure at DC Studios in a statement: "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." The duo added that their working relationship with Latcham dates back to their Marvel days and said they were eager to see the perspective he brings to DC's next chapter.
Latcham previously worked on "Iron Man," "The Avengers" and "Guardians of the Galaxy." Gunn and Safran will remain involved with projects already in the pipeline, including Gunn's "Man of Tomorrow," which is currently in post-production, and "The Batman: Part II." It remains unclear whether the studio's original 10-year plan will be revised.
via： Variety