Skydance replaces Gunn and Safran with Marvel executive

Skydance Motion Picture Group appointed Jeremy Latchman as the new president and chief creative officer of DC Studios on Monday. The move removes James Gunn and Peter Safran from their roles as co-chief executives after four years at the helm. Latchman, a former Marvel Studios executive, will report directly to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, the co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.

Gunn and Safran led DC Studios through the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and the subsequent merger with Paramount Pictures. Their tenure saw the release of the 2025 film Superman, which entered theaters just last year. Despite surviving the initial corporate restructuring, the duo is stepping down as the merger with Paramount finalizes. The transition will take effect on December 1.

David Ellison, chairman and chief executive of Skydance, acknowledged the outgoing leaders' work in a statement. "James and Peter launched a new era for DC Studios and led it through a period of real transformation, resetting the foundation and building a slate we’re incredibly proud of," Ellison said. He added that the studio is grateful for their passion and commitment to the brand.

Latchman has extensive experience in the superhero genre. He served as a leading executive for Marvel releases, including the early Marvel Cinematic Universe films Iron Man and The Avengers. He also worked alongside Gunn and Safran on their Guardians of the Galaxy projects. His arrival marks a return to a Marvel-focused leadership style at the head of DC's creative operations.

The departure leaves several projects in various stages of production. Gunn is currently in postproduction on the sequel to Superman, titled Man of Tomorrow. Other upcoming titles include the series The People v. Gorilla Grodd and the film The Batman: Part II. The studio also released the hybrid horror-superhero film Clayface earlier this year. Supergirl, the second release under their leadership, underperformed at the box office this year.

Goldberg and Greenstein praised Latchman's understanding of the fan base in a joint statement. "Jeremy brings a deep reverence for DC and its passionate fanbase, recognizing that they are the very foundation of this storied, multigenerational brand," they said. They stated that under his leadership, every film and television show will be guided by the preferences of the fanbase.

The change in leadership follows the completion of the Skydance and Paramount merger. The new structure places Latchman in charge of the creative direction for all future DC projects. The existing pipeline of films and series planned by Gunn and Safran will continue into production, though the long-term strategic plans developed during their tenure will now be overseen by the new executive team.