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DC Studios Shakeup: Gunn and Safran Step Down

James Gunn and Peter Safran exit DC Studios as co-CEOs, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham named new creative chief.

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Nov 9, 2026

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DC Studios Shakeup: Gunn and Safran Step Down

James Gunn and Peter Safran exit DC Studios as co-CEOs, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham named new creative chief.

In brief

James Gunn and Peter Safran exit DC Studios as co-CEOs, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham named new creative chief. James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios co-CEOs, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham appointed chief creative officer effective December 1, 2026. Originally reported by IndieWire.

DC Studios leadership change

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James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios co-CEOs.

New creative chief appointed

Jeremy Latcham, Marvel veteran, named chief creative officer effective December 1, 2026.

Previous challenges at DC Studios

Gunn and Safran faced mixed results with 'Superman' a hit, 'Supergirl' a bomb, and 'Clayface' modest performance.

Upcoming projects

Gunn has one film on the horizon: the 'Superman' sequel 'Man of Tomorrow' opening next year.

The big picture

James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios co-CEOs, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham appointed chief creative officer effective December 1, 2026.

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