At a glance
James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down from their roles as co-CEOs and chairmen of DC Studios.235
Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will replace the duo as president and chief creative officer.125
The move concludes a four-year tenure for Gunn and Safran that began in 2022.123
Both outgoing executives will continue to produce on various DC projects.23
The leadership change comes amid a Skydance takeover involving the studio.124
Where sources agree
- Jeremy Latcham will take over leadership of DC Studios5 of 5
- James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down5 of 5
- Gunn and Safran led DC Studios for four years3 of 5
- Gunn and Safran will continue producing DC projects2 of 5
Who covered this
5 National
Sources
- 1VarietyJames Gunn Speaks Out After Stepping Down at DC, Says It Had ‘Highest of Highs’ but ‘Has Been Trying’: ‘I Dislike the At-Times Corporate Nature of the Job’ ↗
- 2The VergeJames Gunn is out as DC movie leader ↗
- 3DeadlineDC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Out, Former Marvel Exec Jeremy Latcham In ↗
- 4The Hollywood ReporterDC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over ↗
- 5VarietyDC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Out as Co-Chairmen, Marvel Veteran Jeremy Latcham to Lead Comic Book Studio ↗
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