James Gunn Is Incredibly Relieved to Leave DC Studios After a Trying Four Years, to Say the Least

Leadership change at DC Studios

Gunn and Safran have led DC Studios as CEOs and co-chairmen since 2022. Their departures take effect December 1, when Jeremy Latcham will take over. Latcham previously served as Marvel’s senior vice president of production and development. He was involved with “Iron Man,” “Spider-Man” and “Avengers,” among other Marvel Cinematic Universe franchises.

Gunn describes a demanding role

In a statement, Gunn thanked those who supported him and Safran, and praised the people they worked with. He called Safran the smartest and most competent person he knows and described him as a good friend.

Gunn said the corporate demands of the job had taken time away from filmmaking and from his loved ones. He said he would miss the people around him and helping care for DC characters, but was “incredibly relieved and excited” to return to filmmaking.

Their DC work continues

Gunn said he and Safran are not immediately finished with DC or superhero projects. “Man of Tomorrow” is due out this summer, and Gunn said they had begun work on another DC project that he is writing.

The pair took up their roles in November 2022, after being appointed in late October. They were tasked with developing a long-term plan for DC’s properties and building a sustainable business around the franchise.

Projects across the DCU

The DCU’s first chapter, “Gods and Monsters,” launched in December 2024 with the animated series “Creature Commandos.” David Corenswet’s “Superman” followed in theaters in July 2025. Other Chapter 1 projects include “Supergirl,” “Clayface,” “Peacemaker” and “Lanterns.” “Supergirl” disappointed at the box office, while “Lanterns” finished its first HBO season in October and has not been renewed for a second season.