In one of the biggest shakeups in Hollywood this year, James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as the heads of DC Studios. Variety first reported the news on November 9, and the studio confirmed that Jeremy Latcham, a Marvel Studios veteran, will take over leadership of DC.
What Happened at DC Studios?
Gunn and Safran had led DC Studios as co-chairmen and co-CEOs since 2022. The change comes just weeks after Skydance and Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery closed in October. According to Variety, the exit came as a surprise, since the pair had been named to David Ellison’s leadership team after the deal.
During their four years in charge, DC Studios released Superman, Supergirl and Clayface in theaters, along with The Penguin, Peacemaker Season 2 and Lanterns on the small screen.
What James Gunn Said
Gunn was honest about his time running the studio. He called the experience “trying” and said he disliked “the at-times corporate nature of the job.” He added that he will miss his colleagues and being “co-caretaker of these great characters.”
Most of all, Gunn said he is “incredibly relieved and excited to get back to pure filmmaking.” He called Superman, Clayface, Peacemaker and Man of Tomorrow some of the best filmmaking experiences of his life.
Is Man of Tomorrow Still Hapx
This is the question everyone is asking. Gunn is a huge part of Marvel history. He directed all three Guardians of the Galaxy movies, plus The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+, and he turned a team of unknown heroes into one of the most beloved groups in the MCU. Over at EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is still one of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World.
With Gunn now free of his DC leadership role, fans online are already dreaming about a return to the Guardians. To be clear, nothing has been announced. Neither Gunn nor Marvel Studios has said anything about him working with Marvel again, and Gunn’s focus for now is on Man of Tomorrow and his next DC project. Still, in Hollywood, never say never. We will let you know if anything changes.
More Marvel News
While we wait, the next big Marvel movie is right around the corner. Avengers: Doomsday opens December 18, 2026. Catch up on every Avengers: Doomsday brand collab so far, and get all the latest in our Marvel News and Guide.
Sources: Variety, CBC, PTI via Daily Excelsior
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