PLASTIQ NEWS | November 9, 2026
A major shake-up has rocked DC Studios as James Gunn and Peter Safran are out after four years leading the superhero franchise. Skydance has named Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham as the new president and chief creative officer, signaling another significant change in the future of the DC Universe.
Following the announcement, Gunn took to social media with a surprisingly candid statement about his time overseeing DC Studios. While celebrating accomplishments including Superman, Peacemaker, and Clayface, the filmmaker admitted that the demanding corporate responsibilities had taken a personal toll.
“I dislike the at-times corporate nature of the job,” Gunn revealed, explaining that balancing studio leadership with his creative passions left little time for himself or his family.
Despite the challenges, Gunn praised longtime partner Peter Safran, thanked DC fans for their support, and expressed excitement about returning to filmmaking.
But Gunn isn’t finished with DC just yet. He confirmed that Man of Tomorrow remains scheduled for summer 2027 and revealed that he’s writing another DC project.
While Gunn’s departure closes a controversial chapter in DC Studios’ history, the bigger question is whether new leadership can deliver the stability and creative direction the franchise desperately needs.
Plastiq News Final Word
James Gunn is, and arguably always will be, an average filmmaker who was handed the keys to one of the most iconic comic book universes in entertainment. After several more established candidates reportedly passed on the opportunity, Warner Bros. ultimately turned to Gunn, a decision that, in our opinion, placed someone with limited executive experience in a position he was never truly qualified to hold.
Outside of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, much of Gunn’s filmography has been largely forgettable. His questionable selection of DC projects, creative direction, and overall vision for the DC Universe made this leadership change feel less like a surprise and more like an inevitability.
Gunn is a filmmaker, not a studio executive, and those are two very different jobs.
Did DC fans want another reboot? Absolutely not. But did the majority of fans want James Gunn running DC Studios? That’s far more debatable.
DC deserves leadership that understands the importance of its legendary characters, respects their history, and has the executive experience to build a sustainable cinematic universe.
Let’s hope the DCU finally gets the executive leadership it deserves.
Source:
Variety — Jordan Moreau, November 9, 2026.
Editorial opinions expressed in the Plastiq News Final Word represent the publication’s perspective.
