James Gunn and Peter Safran are no longer in charge of DC Studios. According to the latest reports, they have stepped down as co-heads of the studio. The reason behind their departure is linked to the box office performance of the film Supergirl.
The Hollywood Reporter and other sources, including Deadline, Variety, and Yahoo News Singapore, have confirmed that James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as heads of DC Studios. Jeremy Latcham, a Marvel alum, has been appointed as the new President and Chief Creative Officer of DC Studios.
The news of their departure has been met with shock in the Hollywood community, with several outlets reporting on the stunning shake-up at DC Studios. The exact reasons for their departure are not specified in the available evidence, but it is clear that their tenure as co-heads of the studio has come to an end.