# 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.
- Title: DC Studios Shakeup: Gunn and Safran Step Down · IndieWire
- Summary: James Gunn and Peter Safran exit DC Studios as co-CEOs, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham named new creative chief.
- Keywords: dc studios, james gunn, peter safran, jeremy latcham, chief creative officer, marvel cinematic universe, superman, supergirl, clayface, peacemaker, lanterns, man of tomorrow
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/dc-studios-shakeup-james-gunn-peter-safran-out-jeremy-latcham-1235226240
- Author: Brent Lang
- Published: 2026-11-09T17:15:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dc studios, james gunn, peter safran, jeremy latcham, chief creative officer, marvel cinematic universe, superman, supergirl, clayface, peacemaker, lanterns, man of tomorrow
## DC Studios leadership change
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.
## Key takeaway

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.