# James Gunn Steps Down from DC Studios

> James Gunn exits DC Studios after four years as co-CEO, returning to filmmaking.
- Title: James Gunn Steps Down from DC Studios · CBR | Shortify
- Summary: James Gunn exits DC Studios after four years as co-CEO, returning to filmmaking.
- Keywords: james gunn, dc studios, co-ceo, man of tomorrow, superman, peter safran, jeremy latcham, dcu, CBR
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/james-gunn-responds-replaced-dc-studio-head
- Author: Jamie Lovett
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:25:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james gunn, dc studios, co-ceo, man of tomorrow, superman, peter safran, jeremy latcham, dcu, entertainment, culture
## James Gunn Steps Down
James Gunn has stepped down as DC Studios co-CEO after four years, returning to filmmaking.
## Gunn's Four-Year Experience
Gunn says his time at DC Studios has been trying, to say the least, and he dislikes the at-times corporate nature of the job.

> Gunn says his time at DC Studios has been trying, to say the least
## ADHD and Time Management
Gunn's ADHD hyperfocus has made it difficult to divide time between projects he's passionate about and those he's not.

> the thing my ADHD hyperfocus has had the most difficulty with has been dividing my time between projects I’m incredibly passionate about and the ones I’m not so much
## Gunn's Personal Life Impact
Gunn admitted he stole time from his loved ones, including his partner Jenn, to focus on DC Studios responsibilities.

> Jenn, I love you and I’m sorry and you don’t need to feel guilty for being the happiest of all people that I’m no longer doing this job
## Man of Tomorrow Release
Man of Tomorrow opens in theaters on July 9, 2027, with James Gunn directing and writing.

> Man of Tomorrow opens in theaters on July 9, 2027
## New DC Project Teased
Gunn has signed on for another DC project he is currently writing, with no details yet.

> we’ve just been engaged on another DC project which I’m writing, and we’ll see where it goes after that
## Key takeaway

James Gunn stepped down as DC Studios co-CEO after four years, citing corporate demands and ADHD challenges, while continuing work on Man of Tomorrow.