James Gunn and Peter Safran out post‑merger at DCU

James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their positions as co-CEOs of the rebooted DC Universe, just two months after the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. It remains uncertain if the pair resigned voluntarily or were dismissed from their roles, despite previous speculation that their positions were secure.

Jeremy Latcham, a producer and former protege of Marvel executive Kevin Feige who previously collaborated with Gunn on the Guardians of the Galaxy films, has been appointed as their replacement. The future of projects scheduled after the 2028 release of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, which is currently in post-production, is not yet known.

In a joint statement, Gunn and Safran noted: "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."

While fans have expressed concern regarding the leadership change, the franchise has seen recent successes including the well-reviewed Clayface and the series Peacemaker and Lanterns. Upcoming projects include The People v. Gorilla Grodd, a mockumentary crime comedy series featuring Skylar Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen.