DC Studios taps former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham as chief creative officer

DC Studios announced that former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will assume the role of president and chief creative officer on December 1, 2026, succeeding co‑heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Jeremy Latcham named chief creative officer

Skydance confirmed the leadership change in a press release, noting that Latcham will oversee the studio’s film, television and animation slate and will report to Skydance Motion Picture Group co‑chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein. The appointment marks the first time a former Marvel Studios executive has taken the top creative post at DC.

Skydance’s acquisition sets the stage

The reshuffle follows Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, completed in October 2026. The deal merged Skydance’s motion‑picture operations with the Warner‑owned DC franchise, giving Skydance Chairman and CEO David Ellison and Co‑CEO Ynon Kreiz authority over DC’s future direction.

“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.”

David Ellison, Chairman and CEO, and Ynon Kreiz, Co‑CEO, via Skydance press release

Gunn and Safran’s exit and remaining projects

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s last day as co‑CEOs will be December 1, 2026, the same date Latcham assumes his post. Both will remain involved with ongoing DC productions. Gunn is still directing the Superman sequel “Man of Tomorrow,” slated for release the following summer, and will continue to produce “The Batman Part 2” and other in‑development titles.

“Four years ago, we set out to unite DC under one creative vision… 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.”

James Gunn and Peter Safran, joint statement via IGN

In an Instagram post, Gunn described his tenure as “trying, to say the least,” citing the “at‑times corporate nature of the job” and noting his relief at returning to pure filmmaking.

What Latcham brings from Marvel

Latcham’s résumé includes producing “The Avengers,” “Spider‑Man: Homecoming,” “Iron Man 2,” and “Guardians of the Galaxy,” films that helped define the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As an independent producer he later backed “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “The Breadwinner,” and is attached to an upcoming “Naruto” film.

“Jeremy brings a deep reverence for DC and its passionate fanbase, recognizing that they are the very foundation of this storied, multigenerational brand.”

Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co‑chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group, via Yahoo

Goldberg and Greenstein added that under Latcham each DC project will be shepherded “from start to finish through the prism of the legions of fans who love and champion it.”

Challenges ahead for the new chief creative officer

DC’s recent track record has been mixed. Gunn’s “Superman” reboot was a box‑office hit, the summer 2026 “Supergirl” release “bombed,” and the R‑rated “Clayface” yielded modest returns. The studio has also struggled with consistency, cycling through leadership from Geoff Johns and Jon Berg to Walter Hamada before the current transition.

Latcham will inherit a slate that includes “Man of Tomorrow,” the “People vs. Gorilla Grodd” series, and a pending Batman sequel slated for 2028, as noted in reporting on the upcoming DC lineup.

As the December 1 handover approaches, both Skydance and the departing co‑heads emphasize continuity, while industry observers will watch to see how Latcham’s Marvel‑informed perspective shapes the next chapter of DC storytelling.