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James Gunn, Peter Safran out as co-CEOs of DC Studios

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The two oversaw the reboot of the DC Universe, including last summer's "Superman" and this year's "Supergirl" and "Clayface."

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  1. Variety

    DC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Out as Co-Presidents, Marvel Veteran Jeremy Latcham to Lead Comic Book Studio (opens Variety)

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    In a surprise executive shuffle, James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-presidents of DC Studios. They will be replaced by Jeremy Latcham, who will serve as president and chief creative officer.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    DC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The duo were believed to be safe amid the Skydance takeover of Warner Bros., but now have a former Kevin Feige protege taking over their division.

  3. Deadline

    DC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Out, Former Marvel Exec Jeremy Latcham In (opens Deadline)

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    In a seismic executive shuffle unlike anything Bruce Wayne could pull off at Wayne Enterprises, James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their posts as Co-CEOs and Chairman of DC Studios, jobs which they’ve held for the past four years.

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Latcham to Lead DC Studios as Gunn, Safran Exit (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down from their leadership roles at DC Studios after four years and will return to full-time creative work, including the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow. Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will take over as president and chief creative officer, overseein…

  5. Gizmodo

    James Gunn and Peter Safran Are Exiting DC Studios (opens Gizmodo)

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    Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will be taking over the comic brand.

  6. Bloomberg

    DC Studios Gets New Chief With Gunn, Safran Stepping Down (opens Bloomberg)

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    Skydance Corp. named Jeremy Latcham president and chief creative officer of DC Studios, succeeding James Gunn and Peter Safran, who will return full-time to creative pursuits.

  7. Polygon

    DC Studios Hit with Major Shakeup: James Gunn & Peter Safran Officially Leaving (opens Polygon)

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    Superman director James Gunn is out at DC Studios after 4 years, Skydance has officially announce.

  8. Variety

    James Gunn Speaks Out After Stepping Down at DC, Says It Had ‘Highest of Highs’ but ‘Has Been Trying’: ‘I Dislike the At-Times Corporate Nature of the Job’ (opens Variety)

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    James Gunn has spoken out after he and Peter Safran were replaced by Jeremy Latcham as the head of DC Studios. In a surprising move on Monday, Skydance replaced Gunn and Safran with Marvel veteran Latcham as the president and chief creative officer of DC Studios.

  9. Variety

    David Ellison on DC Shakeup: Jeremy Latcham Will ‘Build the Future of DC,’ Praises James Gunn and Peter Safran’s ‘Passion’ (opens Variety)

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    Skydance CEO David Ellison is addressing his decision to shake up the executive ranks at DC Studios. In a surprise shuffle, James Gunn and Peter Safran are exiting as co-CEOs and chairmen. Jeremy Latcham, an executive who helped shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will serve as president and chief …

  10. Breitbart News

    Nolte: James Gunn Out at DC Studios, Marvel Guy to Replace (opens Breitbart News)

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    James Gunn and Peter Safran have been fired as the co-presidents of DC Studios. Taking their place will be Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham.

  11. Inverse

    James Gunn's Shocking DC Exit Leaves 3 Huge Questions (opens Inverse)

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    James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down from DC Studios. Here’s what that means for the franchise.

  12. Deadline

    Departing DC Co-Head James Gunn Reflects On “Trying” Four Years, Juggling Being Filmmaker & Exec (opens Deadline)

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    Following the news that he and Peter Safran would no longer be co-running DC Studios following the Skydance-Warner Bros. merger, James Gunn has spoken out about his time running the studio. The lengthy statement which Gunn dropped on his social media platforms goes into detail how proud his four yea…

  13. Fast Company

    DC Studios shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran exit, Skydance appoints a Marvel veteran (opens Fast Company)

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    Superman, Batman, and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again. Skydance Motion Picture Group announced Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years leading DC Studios.

  14. Forbes

    What James Gunn’s Exit Means For DC Studios’ Movies And TV Shows (opens Forbes)

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    Jeremy Latcham will take over DC Studios after James Gunn and Peter Safran step down as co-CEOs from the Warner Bros. superhero division.

  15. Forbes

    All About Jeremy Latchman, Who Is Replacing James Gunn And Peter Safran At DC Studios (opens Forbes)

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    Learn all about Jeremy Latchman, who is taking over DC Studios after James Gunn and Peter Safrans step down as co-CEOs from the Warner Bros. superhero division.

  16. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    James Gunn, Peter Safran out at DC Studios (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Skydance has appointed Marvel vet Jeremy Latchman to lead DC Studios

  17. New York Post

    James Gunn Is Out at DCU Studios — Is a Full DC Reboot Next? (opens New York Post)

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    James Gunn and Peter Safran were in charge of DC movies for just about four years. Does their replacement signal another direction change, or will Superman stay high-flying?

  18. Insider

    Skydance replaces DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran (opens Insider)

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    DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving Skydance after four years as part of a broader executive shake-up.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    Skydance replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios chiefs following Warner Bros. takeover (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    In another major shake-up for the DC Studios, Skydance is replacing Hollywood director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran with a former Marvel executive.

  20. KTLA Los Angeles

    James Gunn and Peter Safran out as heads of DC Studios in major shakeup (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    A major shakeup that's sending super shockwaves through the comic book world and Hollywood on Monday morning. James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as co-chairmen and co-chief executive officers of DC Studios. The duo was believed to be safe amid the Warner Bros.

  21. Variety

    DC in Flux: What Happens to James Gunn’s Batman, Superman and Other Heroes After Shocking Exit? (opens Variety)

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    James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as the CEOs and chairmen of DC Studios, leaving behind a cinematic universe full of questions about the fate of some of Hollywood’s most beloved and profitable heroes.

  22. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    James Gunn makes a surprising announcement that could impact DC Comics films in the future (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios co-CEOs on Dec. 1, 2026.

  23. Polygon

    James Gunn’s Exit from DC Studios Was Due to Tensions with Skydance's Executives, Report Says (opens Polygon)

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    A new report explains the alleged reason for James Gunn and Peter Safran's departure from DC Studios.

  24. Bounding Into Comics

    James Gunn Fans and Haters React to End of His DC Tenure (opens Bounding Into Comics)

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    After news broke that James Gunn and Peter Safran were stepping down as the heads of DC Studios, Gunn took to social media to address his departure. The Superman director said he felt both “excited” and “relieved.”

  25. Bounding Into Comics

    James Gunn and Peter Safran Stepping Down from DC Studios (opens Bounding Into Comics)

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    The newly cemented foundation of Skydance has been rocked by another massive industry shockwave: James Gunn and Peter Safran are

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