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James Gunn and Peter Safran Exit DC Studios, Replaced by Jeremy Latcham

Skydance replaces the co-CEOs with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham as president and chief creative officer of DC Studios.

13 publishers · 32 articles · first seen 9 Nov 2026 · updated 11h ago

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The story so far

13 publishers have covered this in 32 articles since 9 Nov 2026. Variety published first, on 9 November at 17:15 UTC; Movies | Hollywood Reporter followed 0 min later. The most recent article, from Deadline, appeared on 12 November at 05:00 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: Variety (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), The Verge (major outlet), Ars Technica (major outlet), IndieWire, Deadline, Consequence, The A.V. Club, Quartz, Rolling Stone, All Content from Business Insider, Deutsche Welle and 1 more, all listed under Sources below.

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How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published.

  1. VarietyDC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Out as Co-Presidents, Marvel Veteran Jeremy Latcham to Lead Comic Book Studio
  2. Movies | Hollywood ReporterDC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over
  3. IndieWireDC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down as Co-Heads, Marvel Vet Jeremy Latcham Named Chief Creative Officer
  4. DeadlineDC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Out, Former Marvel Exec Jeremy Latcham In
  5. The VergeJames Gunn is out as DC movie leader
  6. ConsequenceSuperman Director James Gunn and Peter Safran No Longer in Charge of DC Studios
  7. VarietyJames Gunn Speaks Out After Stepping Down at DC, Says It Had ‘Highest of Highs’ but ‘Has Been Trying’: ‘I Dislike the At-Times Corporate Nature of the Job’
  8. The A.V. ClubSkydance banishes James Gunn and Peter Safran to Phantom Zone
  9. QuartzSkydance is ousting DC Studios' co-heads, naming a former Marvel producer
  10. VarietyDavid Ellison on DC Shakeup: Jeremy Latcham Will ‘Build the Future of DC,’ Praises James Gunn and Peter Safran’s ‘Passion’
  11. Show 22 later sources
    1. The Hollywood ReporterJames Gunn “Incredibly Relieved” to Leave DC Studios: Job Was “Trying, to Say the Least”
    2. QuartzSkydance entlässt die Co-Chefs von DC Studios und ernennt einen ehemaligen Marvel-Produzenten.
    3. Rolling Stone‘Superman’ Director James Gunn Steps Down as Co-Lead of DC Studios
    4. DeadlineJames Gunn Releases Statement Following Departure As DC Studios Co-Head
    5. All Content from Business InsiderSkydance replaces DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran
    6. Deutsche WelleSkydance replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios chiefs following Warner Bros. takeover
    7. Ars TechnicaDCU shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran out post-merger
    8. VarietyDC in Flux: What Happens to James Gunn’s Batman, Superman and Other Heroes After Shocking Exit?
    9. ConsequenceDamage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe
    10. The Hollywood ReporterInside James Gunn, Peter Safran’s DC Ouster: Exec Tensions and a Fateful David Ellison Visit
    11. The A.V. ClubJames Gunn was working on a third Superman when the Skydance ax fell
    12. ConsequenceJames Gunn Was Reportedly Working on Third Superman Movie Before DC Studios Ouster
    13. VarietyDC Studios’ New Boss Jeremy Latcham Has a ‘Guiding Light’ for Superhero Movies: Would My Grandma Like It? ‘You Have to Make Them for Everybody’
    14. The A.V. ClubJames Gunn is simply too powerful for Skydance
    15. VarietyDC Studios Exit: James Gunn and Peter Safran Spent Big, Lost Money and Didn’t Hook Audiences
    16. IndieWireDC Studios’ Latest Reboot: James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Exit Is About Cost-Cutting, Not Just Creative Issues
    17. FortuneDavid Ellison’s Skydance replaces DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran with a Marvel veteran
    18. VarietyWhy James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Short-Lived DC Era Was Less Than Super
    19. VarietyDC Actor Frank Grillo Praises James Gunn and Peter Safran After They Exit the Studio: ‘It’s Just Been Extraordinary’
    20. Deadline‘Constantine’ Director Feels “More Hopeful” For Sequel Following James Gunn & Peter Safran’s DC Studios Exit
    21. VarietyKeanu Reeves’ ‘Constantine 2’ Gets ‘Renewed Hope’ After James Gunn’s DC Exit, Says Director: ‘People at DC Were an Impediment to Us’
    22. DeadlineDC Universe Actor Frank Grillo Calls James Gunn & Peter Safran “Two Of The Most Loyal Guys” Following Their DC Studios Exit

Sources

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  1. Keanu Reeves’ ‘Constantine 2’ Gets ‘Renewed Hope’ After James Gunn’s DC Exit, Says Director: ‘People at DC Were an Impediment to Us’ Variety ·
  2. DC Actor Frank Grillo Praises James Gunn and Peter Safran After They Exit the Studio: ‘It’s Just Been Extraordinary’ Variety ·
  3. Why James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Short-Lived DC Era Was Less Than Super Variety ·
  4. DC Studios Exit: James Gunn and Peter Safran Spent Big, Lost Money and Didn’t Hook Audiences Variety ·
  5. DC Studios’ New Boss Jeremy Latcham Has a ‘Guiding Light’ for Superhero Movies: Would My Grandma Like It? ‘You Have to Make Them for Everybody’ Variety ·
  6. Inside James Gunn, Peter Safran’s DC Ouster: Exec Tensions and a Fateful David Ellison Visit The Hollywood Reporter ·
Show 26 more sources
  1. DC in Flux: What Happens to James Gunn’s Batman, Superman and Other Heroes After Shocking Exit? Variety ·
  2. DCU shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran out post-merger Ars Technica ·
  3. James Gunn “Incredibly Relieved” to Leave DC Studios: Job Was “Trying, to Say the Least” The Hollywood Reporter ·
  4. David Ellison on DC Shakeup: Jeremy Latcham Will ‘Build the Future of DC,’ Praises James Gunn and Peter Safran’s ‘Passion’ Variety ·
  5. James Gunn Speaks Out After Stepping Down at DC, Says It Had ‘Highest of Highs’ but ‘Has Been Trying’: ‘I Dislike the At-Times Corporate Nature of the Job’ Variety ·
  6. James Gunn is out as DC movie leader The Verge ·
  7. DC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over Movies | Hollywood Reporter ·
  8. DC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Out as Co-Presidents, Marvel Veteran Jeremy Latcham to Lead Comic Book Studio Variety ·
  9. DC Universe Actor Frank Grillo Calls James Gunn & Peter Safran “Two Of The Most Loyal Guys” Following Their DC Studios Exit Deadline
  10. ‘Constantine’ Director Feels “More Hopeful” For Sequel Following James Gunn & Peter Safran’s DC Studios Exit Deadline
  11. David Ellison’s Skydance replaces DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran with a Marvel veteran Fortune
  12. DC Studios’ Latest Reboot: James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Exit Is About Cost-Cutting, Not Just Creative Issues IndieWire
  13. James Gunn is simply too powerful for Skydance The A.V. Club
  14. James Gunn Was Reportedly Working on Third Superman Movie Before DC Studios Ouster Consequence
  15. James Gunn was working on a third Superman when the Skydance ax fell The A.V. Club
  16. Damage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe Consequence
  17. Skydance replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios chiefs following Warner Bros. takeover Deutsche Welle
  18. Skydance replaces DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran All Content from Business Insider
  19. James Gunn Releases Statement Following Departure As DC Studios Co-Head Deadline
  20. ‘Superman’ Director James Gunn Steps Down as Co-Lead of DC Studios Rolling Stone
  21. Skydance entlässt die Co-Chefs von DC Studios und ernennt einen ehemaligen Marvel-Produzenten. Quartz
  22. Skydance is ousting DC Studios' co-heads, naming a former Marvel producer Quartz
  23. Skydance banishes James Gunn and Peter Safran to Phantom Zone The A.V. Club
  24. Superman Director James Gunn and Peter Safran No Longer in Charge of DC Studios Consequence
  25. DC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Out, Former Marvel Exec Jeremy Latcham In Deadline
  26. DC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down as Co-Heads, Marvel Vet Jeremy Latcham Named Chief Creative Officer IndieWire

In this story

  • James Gunn
  • Peter Safran
  • Jeremy Latcham
  • DC Studios
  • Skydance
  • Warner Bros.

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