Gunn and Safran Exit DC Studios as Jeremy Latcham Takes Over

James Gunn and Peter Safran have been dismissed as co-heads of DC Studios, ending a leadership stint that began in 2022. Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel executive, will assume the roles of president and chief creative officer. Gunn and Safran are expected to leave their posts by December 1, though both will continue working on DC projects with less authority.

The change comes after a mixed run at the box office. Gunn’s “Superman,” starring David Corenswet, earned $618 million worldwide against a reported $225 million budget. “Supergirl” brought in $126 million against a $170 million budget, while “Clayface” earned $109 million against a $44 million budget. The latter may need revenue beyond ticket sales to break even.

The studio also saw uneven results on television. “The Penguin,” which was approved before Gunn and Safran took charge, was DC’s main small-screen success. “Peacemaker” returned for a second season with less buzz than its first, while “Lanterns” drew decent viewership but has not received a second-season renewal.

Gunn is still set to direct “Superman: Man of the Future,” due next summer. Gunn and Safran are also producing the 2027 series “The People v. Gorilla Grodd” and another season of “Creature Commandos.” The future of their broader slate of sequels, spinoffs and standalone projects remains unclear; “The Batman Part II” is scheduled for 2028.