Skydance appoints former Marvel executive Jeremy Latchman as new president of DC Studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran will step down as co-heads of DC Studios, with Jeremy Latchman slated to take over as president and chief creative officer on Dec. 1.
Skydance Motion Picture Group announced that James Gunn and Peter Safran will leave their roles as co-heads of DC Studios after four years. The company said chairman and CEO David Ellison has selected Jeremy Latchman, a former Marvel Studios executive who worked on titles such as "Iron Man" and "The Avengers," to become president and chief creative officer of DC Studios effective Dec. 1. Latchman will oversee the studio's film and television slate, including properties like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Gunn and Safran assumed leadership of DC Studios in 2022, aiming to rebuild the franchise and create a unified cinematic universe. Their first release, "Superman," earned nearly $619 million worldwide in 2025, while the follow-up "Supergirl" generated about $126 million against a reported $170 million budget.
Ellison praised the outgoing leaders, saying, "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. We're grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand."
Gunn is completing the sequel "Man of Tomorrow," and other projects such as "The Batman: Part II" and the series "The People v. Gorilla Grodd" remain in development. While the change in leadership follows Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros., the company said there is no evidence that political controversy surrounding the 2025 "Superman" film influenced the decision.