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Skydance Names Jeremy Latcham President and Chief Creative Officer, DC Studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran will transition out of their leadership roles and return full time to their creative work
Latcham, a Marvel veteran and key force behind landmark comic book adaptations, will lead the next generation of DC Studios storytelling
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 9, 2026) - Skydance Motion Picture Group today announced that Jeremy Latcham has been appointed President and Chief Creative Officer, DC Studios, beginning Dec. 1, 2026. James Gunn and Peter Safran will step away from their leadership roles after four years transforming DC Studios and resetting the Studio's foundation and return full time to their creative work.
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO, and Ynon Kreiz, Co-CEO, of Skydance said: "James and Peter launched a new era for DC Studios and led it through a period of real transformation, resetting the foundation and building a slate we're incredibly proud of. We're grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand. Jeremy has been a longtime creative partner to both, and we have complete confidence that James and Peter will ensure a smooth, collaborative transition and continue this work with care. We look forward to working with Jeremy to build the next generation of DC storytelling and to doubling down on our commitment to fans."
Said Gunn and Safran: "Four years ago, we set out to unite DC under one creative vision. In that time, we helped restore Superman to the heart of DC, while opening new doors and telling new stories in film and television with Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, Lanterns and Clayface. We're immensely proud of the team that turned that ambition into something real, including the actors, crews and executives we had the opportunity to collaborate with. We've shared a creative history with Jeremy going back to Marvel, and we're eager to see the perspective he brings to DC's next chapter. We're excited to return to what drew us to this job in the first place, which is telling the stories we love, including the next chapter of Clark and Lex's journey in Man of Tomorrow."
A member of the founding team of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jeremy Latcham has helped shape some of the most successful comic book adaptations of the modern era, including fan favorite franchises such as Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man and The Avengers. Latcham will lead DC's film, television and animation slate, overseeing the creative pipeline, along with production, talent and strategy. He will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, Co-Chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.
"Jeremy brings a deep reverence for DC and its passionate fanbase, recognizing that they are the very foundation of this storied, multigenerational brand," said Goldberg and Greenstein. "Under his leadership, every film and television show will be ushered from start to finish through the prism of the legions of fans who love and champion it. Jeremy's track record exemplifies the excellence he will bring to building out DC and the many beloved characters within it."
"DC's pantheon of characters is among the most iconic in American popular culture. I've had the privilege to help bring some of the most celebrated superhero stories to life on the big screen, and I'm excited and honored for the opportunity to now lead DC Studios into its next era. The chance to steward the incredible cast of DC characters to the screen in a way that excites lifelong fans while introducing their timeless stories to the next generation is a massive responsibility that I do not take lightly," said Latcham. "I am grateful to Dana and Josh for putting their trust in me. I can't wait to work night and day alongside filmmakers, comic book creators, artists and storytellers of every kind, across film, television and animation, to build something ambitious for longtime DC fans and newcomers alike."
During their tenure, Gunn and Safran oversaw the production and release of Superman, which earned more than $618 million at the global box office. Most recently, they delivered the critically acclaimed Clayface which has grossed more than $109 million worldwide and counting.
The upcoming DC Studios film slate includes Man of Tomorrow, written and directed by James Gunn and produced by Gunn and Peter Safran, the film is currently in post-production and will arrive in theaters July 9, 2027. Man of Tomorrow continues the story of Clark Kent/Superman and Lex Luthor. Additionally, The Batman Part II, starring Robert Pattinson is currently in production. Steven Soderbergh is finishing principal photography, with James Gunn and Peter Safran producing.
On the television side, Safran and Gunn brought to audiences the Emmy nominated series Peacemaker and Creature Commandos, and most recently executive produced the critically acclaimed hit, Lanterns. Expected in 2027, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, the eight-episode HBO Max series starring Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd has completed filming. Gunn and Safran serve as executive producers.
About Jeremy Latcham
Latcham joined Marvel Studios in 2004 and rose to Senior Vice President of Production and Development, working closely with Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel, to launch the MCU. Latcham was Associate Producer on Iron Man, Co- Producer on Iron Man 2, and Executive Producer on The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Latcham left Marvel in 2017 to found Latcham Pictures, which held first-look deals at 20th Century Fox, Hasbro, and Wonder Project. He produced Bad Times at the El Royale and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Recently, he held an overall deal at Hasbro Entertainment, where he was developing a Dungeons & Dragons sequel and an Action Man film, and was also producing Naruto, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing, for Lionsgate.
About Skydance
Skydance (NYSE: SKYD) is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, composed of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central. For more information, please visit www.skydance.com.
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