Jeremy Latcham appointed president and chief creative officer of DC Studios

James Gunn and Peter Safran announced they are leaving their roles as co-presidents and chairmen of DC Studios. Their departure follows a four-year tenure that included the release of "Superman" (which earned $618 million worldwide) and the under-performing "Supergirl" (which grossed $126 million against a $170 million budget). The duo will return to full-time creative work and will be succeeded by Jeremy Latcham, who will serve as president and chief creative officer of the studio.

Latcham, a former Marvel executive who helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will oversee DC’s film, television and animation slate, reporting to Skydance Motion Picture Group co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein. In a statement, Goldberg and Greenstein said Latcham brings a deep respect for DC’s fanbase and a track record of delivering successful superhero projects.

David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz thanked Gunn and Safran for their contributions, noting the “new era” they helped create at DC Studios. They expressed confidence in Latcham’s ability to continue building the brand’s storytelling across media.

Latcham, who previously held senior production roles at Marvel and founded Latcham Pictures, said he is honored to lead DC Studios and looks forward to working with filmmakers, comic creators and other storytellers to develop new projects for both longtime fans and new audiences.