# James Gunn Leaves DC Studios After 10-Year Plan

> James Gunn exits DC Studios as new leader Jeremy Latcham takes over.
- Title: James Gunn Leaves DC Studios After 10-Year Plan · ScreenRant
- Summary: James Gunn exits DC Studios as new leader Jeremy Latcham takes over. James Gunn and Peter Safran leave DC Studios after six movies and shows, with Jeremy…
- Keywords: dc studios, james gunn, peter safran, jeremy latcham, dcu, man of tomorrow, superman, the people v gorilla grodd, creature commandos season 2, mister miracle, dcu movies, dcu tv shows
- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/dc-studios-james-gunn-peter-safran-exit-replaced-explained
- Author: Cooper Hood
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:23:09+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: dc studios, james gunn, peter safran, jeremy latcham, dcu, man of tomorrow, superman, the people v gorilla grodd, creature commandos season 2, mister miracle, dcu movies, dcu tv shows
## James Gunn and Peter Safran exit DC Studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran left their leadership roles at DC Studios after less than two years of the DC Universe officially starting.
## Announced on November 9, 2026
The news was revealed on November 9, 2026, during Skydance's quarterly earnings call.
## Replaced by Jeremy Latcham
Jeremy Latcham, a Marvel Studios veteran, will lead DC Studios starting December 1, 2026.
## Latcham's background
Latcham produced Iron Man, The Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy, with over $5 billion in superhero movie experience.
## Why Gunn and Safran left
Their DCU movies underperformed after Superman's success, with Supergirl making $126 million off a $175 million budget.
## Gunn's statement
Gunn said he is 'incredibly relieved and excited to get back to' creative work after leaving DC Studios.

> incredibly relieved and excited to get back to
## Man of Tomorrow timeline
Man of Tomorrow is in post-production with a July 9, 2027 release date, unaffected by Gunn's exit.
## Confirmed DCU projects
Creature Commandos season 2 and The People v. Gorilla Grodd are confirmed for 2027 releases on HBO Max.
## Uncertain DCU projects
Mister Miracle is confirmed for 2028, but Supergirl, Clayface, and other projects remain uncertain.
## DCU's future
The DCU may continue without Gunn and Safran, but their 10-year plan could change significantly.
## Priority projects
DC Studios will prioritize Batman and Wonder Woman to build the Justice League after Gunn's exit.
## Gunn's next move
Gunn is writing a secret DC movie that Safran will produce, with no set release date.
## DCU's survival
The DCU's survival depends on Man of Tomorrow's success and audience reception of key characters.
## What happens next
DC Studios will focus on Batman and Wonder Woman to ensure the DCU's long-term viability after Gunn's exit.
## Key takeaway

James Gunn and Peter Safran leave DC Studios after six movies and shows, with Jeremy Latcham starting December 1 to lead the DC Universe.