James Gunn is out as DC movie leader

After taking over DC Studios in 2022, James Gunn and Peter Safran are going to be replaced by a former Marvel exec.

After taking over DC Studios in 2022, James Gunn and Peter Safran are going to be replaced by a former Marvel exec.

by Jay PetersNov 9, 2026, 5:39 PM UTC
James Gunn.
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Soon, James Gunn and Peter Safran will no longer head up Skydance’s DC Studios. After taking the helm of DC Studios as co-CEOs in 2022, Gunn and Safran are being replaced by former Marvel SVP of Production and Development Jeremy Latcham, Deadline reports.