Dc’s New Leadership Seeks a Superhero Reboot for Everyone

WHO:

Coming Soon - James Gunn and Peter Safran are described as leaving DC Studios.

Coming Soon - Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel Studios executive, is named as DC Studios’ incoming president and chief.

Variety - Jeremy Latcham is identified as DC Studios’ new president and chief creative officer.

Coming Soon - Chris, the showrunner of *Lanterns*, discussed the show’s future in an interview with *The Playlist*.

Screen Rant - James Gunn and Peter Safran are described as being out at DC Studios.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - DC Studios could undergo another major creative reset, and the future of the DC Universe is described as uncertain.

Variety - Latcham is taking over duties after Gunn and Safran’s four-year stint; his approach to superhero movies is framed around the question, “Would my Grandma like it?” He said, “You have to make them for everybody.”

Coming Soon - Gunn’s departure could signal a change in DC’s theatrical strategy, with possible consequences for Justice League and *Supergirl*.

Coming Soon - *Lanterns* Season 2 faces uncertainty while its creative team awaits direction from the new leadership.

Coming Soon - An opinion article says DC’s new leadership will likely prompt another reboot and compares DC’s record unfavorably with Marvel under Kevin Feige.

Screen Rant - Gunn’s and Safran’s departure might mean three Batman movies will be scrapped.

Screen Rant - DC Universe plans for the Justice League and a Wonder Woman introduction were reportedly revealed; Wonder Woman’s debut is described as happening “quite soon.”

WHERE:

Coming Soon - The leadership change concerns DC Studios and the DC Universe.

Coming Soon - Chris discussed *Lanterns* at an awards event in an interview with *The Playlist*.

WHEN:

Coming Soon - Jeremy Latcham is scheduled to take charge on “December 1, 2026.”

Variety - Gunn and Safran’s tenure is described as lasting four years.

WHY:

Coming Soon - The possible creative reset follows Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and Gunn’s and Safran’s exit.

Coming Soon - The future of *Lanterns* is uncertain because the new leadership’s plans have not yet been established.

HOW:

Coming Soon - Latcham is set to assume leadership of DC Studios as president and chief.

Variety - Latcham’s stated guiding principle is to make superhero movies for everybody.

(UPDATED November 10, 2026 20:03 UTC)

Jeremy Latcham will lead DC Studios as Gunn and Safran depart after four years. The former Marvel executive takes charge December 1, promising superhero movies for everybody. Their exit could trigger another creative reset, leaving DC’s future and Lanterns uncertain.