James Gunn and Peter Safran replaced at DC Studios by former Marvel executive
By Vera, Vocemundi ·
By Vera, Vocemundi · 2026-11-09
James Gunn and Peter Safran will no longer head DC Studios. The two took charge of the studio in 2022.
A former Marvel Studios executive named Jeremy will lead DC Studios from 1 December. Deutsche Welle and The Verge spell his surname differently.
The change follows a deal that brought Warner Bros. under Skydance, the company led by CEO David Ellison. Deutsche Welle calls the deal a takeover. The Verge describes it as a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. that produced the combined Skydance company.
Gunn is working on "Man of Tomorrow," the follow-up to "Superman."
Skydance Motion Picture Group announced the change on Monday, according to Deutsche Welle. The outlet reports that Ellison chose the new head. It says his title will be president and chief creative officer of DC Studios, and that he will oversee DC's film and television business.
According to Deutsche Welle, the new head was involved in Marvel productions including "Iron Man" and "The Avengers." He previously worked with Gunn and Safran on "Guardians of the Galaxy." The Verge, citing Deadline, reports that he was Marvel's SVP of Production and Development. He will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group, according to The Verge.
The Verge cites Deadline as reporting that Gunn and Safran will "continue to produce on various DC projects."
According to Deutsche Welle, "Superman" earned nearly $619 million worldwide in 2025. "Supergirl," released in June 2026, took around $126 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $170 million. "Clayface" was released in October 2026. Projects in development include "The Batman: Part II" and the television series "The People v. Gorilla Grodd."
The reports do not give a reason for the change. They do not establish whether the departure was voluntary. Deutsche Welle says the two are "stepping down." Both outlets also describe them as being replaced. The reports do not include a statement from Safran.
What is disputed
The spelling of the new head's surname. Deutsche Welle writes "Jeremy Latchman". The Verge writes "Jeremy Latcham". The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not settle which is correct.
What each side says
In a statement quoted by Deutsche Welle, Ellison said: "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." He added: "We're grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand."
In an Instagram post quoted by The Verge, Gunn called his time at DC Studios "trying, to say the least. I dislike the at-times corporate nature of the job (thanks to Peter for taking the brunt of that)." He said he and Safran have "just been engaged on another DC project which I’m writing."
According to Deutsche Welle, conservative commentators accused the 2025 "Superman" of being "woke" after Gunn described the superhero as an immigrant. Ellison has acknowledged a good relationship with the Trump administration but denied politicising the company, the outlet reports. Deutsche Welle states there is no evidence that the controversy played a role in the leadership change.
Analysis
The change places DC Studios under a leader chosen by Skydance CEO David Ellison, according to Deutsche Welle, with a reporting line into Skydance's film group, according to The Verge. Several projects developed under Gunn and Safran remain in production, according to Deutsche Welle, so their influence may continue for some time. The reports do not explain why the change was made. Mixed box-office results, the ownership change, or other factors could be relevant, but none is established as a cause. Key open questions include the new head's creative direction, the scope of Gunn and Safran's producer role, and the future of 'Man of Tomorrow'.
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