DC Studios Shakeup: Gunn & Safran Out!

DC Studios is experiencing a significant leadership transition. James Gunn and Peter Safran have stepped down as co-CEOs, concluding their four-year tenure overseeing the superhero brand's reboot. Their departure comes after they successfully launched a new era for DC Studios, establishing a foundation for its future slate.

Jeremy Latcham has been appointed as the new president and chief creative officer of DC Studios. Latcham brings production experience from DC's competitor, Marvel. This change occurs in the wake of the completed merger between Warner Bros., the owner of DC Studios, and Paramount Skydance on October 6, 2026.

The DC Universe, intended as a shared world for movies and TV shows, officially began in 2024 with the animated series "Creature Commandos." Its first film, the Gunn-directed "Superman," is slated for 2025. However, the recent "Supergirl" movie, released in June 2026, faced both box office disappointment and mixed reviews.