James Gunn reported to exit DC Studios
The gist
Skydance announced James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as DC Studios heads after a four-year run.
Jeremy Latcham takes over Dec. 1, reshaping the studio behind Superman and Clayface.
How it unfolded
- Jul 12, 2026A report said Gunn's DC Studios future could be decided within five months, as Supergirl's box office performance sparked fresh scrutiny.
- Sep 10, 2026Insiders said Gunn's DC farewell was already drafted, with Man of Tomorrow as his farewell, amid a Warner Bros. exodus of expiring contracts.
- Oct 2, 2026Insiders said Gunn and Safran were staying put, at least for the foreseeable future, amid a Skydance shakeout.
Key terms
- DC Studios
- American film and television production company that makes DC Comics-based movies, shows, and games.
- Skydance
- An American media production and financing company specializing in films, animation, television, video games, and sports.
- Warner Bros.
- American film studio founded in 1923, whose brand name has been used by several multinational mass media and entertainment companies.
Source: Wikipedia