Skydance CEO David Ellison has officially addressed the recent leadership changes at DC Studios, confirming that Jeremy Latcham will assume the role of president and chief creative officer. This appointment follows a surprise decision to remove James Gunn and Peter Safran from their positions as co-CEOs and chairmen of the studio.
Latcham is a veteran executive who played a pivotal role in developing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His professional history includes key contributions to major franchises such as Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and The Avengers. His arrival marks a shift in creative leadership for the DC brand.
In a public statement on the social media platform X, Ellison expressed enthusiasm about the new hire. He noted that Latcham was part of the founding team behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe and helped define the modern superhero film genre. Ellison added that he is eager to see the stories Latcham will bring to life and how he will help build the future of DC for fans around the world.
The new executive will oversee the entire creative pipeline for DC’s film, television, and animation slates. His responsibilities include managing production, talent acquisition, and overall strategy. Latcham will report directly to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, who serve as co-chairs of the Skydance Motion Picture Group.
James Gunn and Peter Safran were originally hired in 2022 by former Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. Their mandate was to establish a competitive rival to Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. During their four years in leadership, the duo achieved success with the film Superman and the HBO Max series Peacemaker, though they faced challenges with the release of Supergirl.
The former co-CEOs also oversaw the development of several television projects, including Lanterns and Creature Commandos, as well as the body horror film Clayface. Despite the mixed results of some recent releases, Ellison acknowledged their significant impact on the studio’s direction.
Ellison praised Gunn and Safran for initiating a new era for DC Studios and guiding the company through a major transformation. He highlighted their work in bringing fresh chapters to beloved stories, specifically citing Superman, Lanterns, and Creature Commandos. The CEO expressed gratitude for the passion and care they invested in their work and recognized the lasting mark they left on the DC brand.
DC Studios has several high-profile projects currently in the pipeline. The upcoming slate includes two major motion pictures scheduled for release in the near future. The first is Superman: Man of Tomorrow, which is slated for release next summer and will be written and directed by James Gunn.
The second major film is The Batman: Part II, which is scheduled for release in 2028 and will star Robert Pattinson. Additionally, the studio is preparing to launch the 2027 series The People v. Gorilla Grodd. This project will feature Skyler Gisondo, who plays Jimmy Olsen in Superman, and Jimmy Tatro in the title role of Gorilla Grodd.
