Warner Bros. Discovery names ex‑Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham as head of DC Studios, replacing James Gunn and Peter Safran

Warner Bros. Discovery said on Monday that veteran Marvel Studios producer Jeremy Latcham will take over DC Studios, replacing James Gunn and Peter Safran, who have acted as co‑chief executives since the unit began in 2022.

The move comes amid a wider overhaul of Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV lineup, featuring a new co‑production deal with Skydance Media for future DC projects. Gunn and Safran, hired to rejuvenate the brand after a string of critical and box‑office disappointments, will relinquish day‑to‑day responsibilities but will stay attached to certain titles.

Latcham’s track record features supervision of Marvel’s Phase 4 lineup, guiding films like “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “Ant‑Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” His hiring indicates Warner Bros. Discovery’s desire to adopt a production‑centric strategy for the DC Universe, drawing on his background in handling expansive, interlinked narratives.

The shift occurs while DC Studios readies a lineup of marquee titles such as “The Flash,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” and multiple HBO Max streaming series. Commentators suggest the change in leadership may steer the creative course of these works, possibly bringing them into tighter alignment with the studio’s overall strategy.

Although Gunn and Safran are stepping down as co‑CEOs, each has said they will stay attached to particular movies—Gunn is slated to keep working on the “Guardians of the Galaxy” sequel, and Safran will supervise the “Blue Beetle” film. Their ongoing involvement could help preserve continuity during the transition.

Experts interpret the decision as Warner Bros. Discovery’s attempt to steady its superhero line after uneven box‑office returns and to challenge Marvel’s unified approach more directly. While no schedule for additional restructuring has been revealed, bringing in a veteran Marvel insider points to an emphasis on efficient production workflows and uniform storytelling across platforms.

Latcham is slated to assume his duties later this quarter, beginning with an audit of the existing DC pipeline and introductions to principal creative personnel. Observers will be watching closely to gauge how his direction influences the next chapter of the DC Universe, which seeks both critical praise and reliable box‑office returns.