DC Studios could undergo another major creative reset following James Gunn and Peter Safran’s exit. The change comes after Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, leaving the future of the DC Universe uncertain. Former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham will take charge of the studio on December 1, 2026, as its new president and chief creative officer.
According to Puck’s What I’m Hearing newsletter, DC Studios is already preparing to dismantle much of Gunn and Safran’s long-term slate. The report suggests that the franchise could return to reboot mode after completing its upcoming projects.
When would the new DCU movie reboot likely take place?
The reported reset could begin after Man of Tomorrow, Gunn’s upcoming Superman sequel, which will arrive next summer. The film is among the projects that will retain the previous leadership’s creative influence. Meanwhile, The Batman: Part II is currently filming, and another HBO series remains in development.
Puck’s report also highlights a change in DC Studios’ leadership structure. Gunn and Safran previously reported to Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO, which gave them considerable liberty in developing the franchise. Under Skydance, Latcham will report directly to studio executives Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein.
The new arrangement could give Skydance greater influence over DC’s creative decisions. The report suggests that the studio could expand its plans beyond the projects already underway, although it does not identify specific films or series that the new leadership might cancel.
DC Studios has seen several leadership changes since Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, which has disappointed fans and critics. The franchise subsequently moved through different creative strategies under Jon Berg, Geoff Johns, Walter Hamada, and Gunn and Safran.
The reported changes could signal another attempt to establish a clear creative direction for DC’s film and television projects. However, the studio has yet to officially confirm a complete reboot or clarify which parts of the existing DCU will continue under Latcham’s leadership.
For now, the franchise’s future will depend on how the new leadership approaches existing projects and the strategies previously established by Gunn and Safran.
Originally reported on SuperHeroHype.
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