Jeremy Latcham is the new face of DC Studios. In one of the biggest shake-ups in superhero movies in years, James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as the heads of DC Studios. Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham will take over, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Latcham has been named president and chief creative officer of DC Studios, starting December 1, 2026. He will oversee the studio’s film, television and animation slate, along with production, talent and strategy.
Who Is Jeremy Latcham?
Latcham is no stranger to comic book movies. He joined Marvel Studios in 2004 and rose to senior vice president of production and development, helping shape the early years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Along the way, he worked closely with Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy. In their statement, Skydance’s David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz described him as a longtime creative partner to both Gunn and Safran and said they expect a smooth transition.
What Happens to Gunn and Safran?
The pair took charge of DC Studios in late 2022 and launched the new DC Universe with 2025’s Superman. Ellison and Kreiz thanked them for “their passion, contributions and commitment” to DC.
They aren’t leaving DC behind entirely. Gunn and Safran are returning to creative work full time and remain producers on Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II. Gunn is also reportedly still set to complete his Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, due in 2027.
A New Era Under Skydance
The move is one of the first major executive changes since Skydance acquired Warner Bros. It’s not yet clear how Latcham’s arrival will affect the interconnected DCU plan Gunn and Safran had mapped out, or upcoming projects like Clayface and the recently reported new Constantine film.
One thing is certain: the future of DC on screen is about to look very different.
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