# James Gunn and Peter Safran to leave DC Studios leadership in December

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/james-gunn-is-out-as-dc-movie-leader/
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:13:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T19:20:16+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1030022/james-gunn-peter-safran-dc-studios-out-leaving
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Jeremy Latcham takes over DC Studios on 1 December.
- Gunn and Safran will keep producing DC projects.
- Gunn says he is writing another project for DC.

## Summary

James Gunn and Peter Safran are set to leave their leadership roles at DC Studios on 1 December, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham taking over. The change puts Latcham in charge as DC Studios enters a new phase under the recently combined Skydance company.

Gunn and Safran became co-CEOs in 2022 and will continue producing various DC projects, including the Superman follow-up *Man of Tomorrow*. Gunn also said he is writing another project for DC and described the leadership job as difficult, citing its corporate demands. Latcham will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.

## Coverage

- [The Verge: James Gunn and Peter Safran to leave DC Studios leadership in December](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1030022/james-gunn-peter-safran-dc-studios-out-leaving)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: James Gunn “Incredibly Relieved” to Leave DC Studios: Job Was “Trying, to Say the Least”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-gunn-relieved-dc-studios-exit-1236751005/)

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