DC Studios Shakeup: Gunn and Safran Out, Latcham Named Head
James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their posts as heads of DC Studios, Skydance said Monday. Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham replaces them Dec. 1.
- $618 million worldwide for 2025's Superman, the reboot's first film.
- $126 million for Supergirl, made on a $170 million budget.
- $109 million for Clayface, made on a $44 million budget.
- Latcham will report to Skydance film co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein.
Why it matters: The exit follows public signs that Skydance CEO David Ellison backed the pair. In October, Gunn told The Hollywood Reporter that Ellison wanted them to continue.
- Gunn and Safran had reported directly to Ellison; Latcham sits one level lower.
- Latcham will oversee DC's film, television and animation slate.
How 27 sources split on this story
Where they split: Variety's headline says the pair were fired, while other outlets say they are stepping down, and Skydance's statement describes a return to creative work.
Center coverage, 11 sources: The center presents a sudden leadership change that follows the merger and Gunn's earlier assurances that he would stay.
Left coverage, 10 sources: The left frames the exit as an unexpected ouster after mixed box office results, raising doubts about the DC plan.
Right coverage, 6 sources: The right centers Gunn's own account of stepping down to return to filmmaking.
What’s next: Gunn and Safran stay on as filmmakers. Man of Tomorrow is in post-production for release next summer.
- The pair remain producers on The Batman: Part II, due in 2028.
- Gunn said he is writing another DC project.
- Did Gunn and Safran choose to leave, or did Skydance push them out?
- How much of the pair's planned DC slate will Latcham keep?
