As Skydance Takes Over Warner Bros., Major Shakeup Rocks DC Studios: James Gunn Steps Down

Leadership change at DC Studios

Gunn and Safran announced Monday that they would depart as co-heads of DC Studios. Jeremy Latcham, a Marvel alum, is slated to take over as co-CEO. Their exit is unfolding alongside Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. The announcement comes as the studio prepares for another period of change.

Gunn reflects on the role

Gunn recalled creating comics as a child in Manchester, Missouri, using DC characters alongside his own. He described getting to work with those characters professionally as a dream come true.

He praised Safran as the smartest and most capable person he knows. Gunn said he would miss his colleagues and caring for the characters, but felt relieved and excited to focus on filmmaking.

Projects and what comes next

Gunn said “Man of Tomorrow” is scheduled for release this summer. He also said he has recently begun work on another DC project that he is writing, though its future remains undecided.

He said the characters introduced during his time at DC Studios would continue. In a message to fans, Gunn thanked them for welcoming the characters and stories brought to the screen.

Executives praise their tenure

The executives said Gunn and Safran began a new era for DC Studios and guided it through a period of transformation. They credited the pair with resetting the studio’s foundation and assembling a slate they were proud of.