Skydance ousts James Gunn and Peter Safran from DC Studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran have been removed from leading DC Studios after four years, replaced by Marvel producer Jeremy Latcham.
Skydance co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz told Gunn and Safran on Friday, November 6, they had changed plans. The pair had survived a merger and were working on Superman sequels and a Justice League expansion.
Tension centred on reporting structure and creative control. Gunn and Safran had contracts guaranteeing direct access to the top.
The new regime wanted them to report through the motion picture group. DC's recent films, including Supergirl, underperformed.
Latcham, a former Marvel Studios executive, is now focused on faith-based films at Wonder Project. He is known for balancing blockbuster appeal with mainstream audiences.
Latcham had championed Gunn's early career.
- 4
- Years in role
- 100 million dollars
- Clayface global box office
- 44 million dollars
- Clayface budget
- July 2027
- Superman sequel release
Why it mattersThe shake-up signals a major reset for DC's film universe and puts Superman sequels and other franchises in question during production.
AustraliaAustralian cinemas and streaming platforms will feel the effects as DC's film slate reshapes; release dates and creative direction of upcoming superhero films remain uncertain.
