Who Is Jeremy Latcham? 5 Things to Know About the New DC Studios Chief – Hollywood Life
DC Studios has a new boss. Producer Jeremy Latcham has been named the studio’s next president and chief creative officer and will replace James Gunn and Peter Safran as the company embarks on a new chapter under Skydance’s ownership.
“DC’s pantheon of characters is among the most iconic in American popular culture. I’ve had the privilege to help bring some of the most celebrated superhero stories to life on the big screen, and I’m excited and honored for the opportunity to now lead DC Studios into its next era,” Latcham said in a statement after Gunn and Safran announced their forthcoming departures. “The chance to steward the incredible cast of DC characters to the screen in a way that excites lifelong fans while introducing their timeless stories to the next generation is a massive responsibility that I do not take lightly,” said Latcham. “I am grateful to Dana and Josh for putting their trust in me. I can’t wait to work night and day alongside filmmakers, comic book creators, artists and storytellers of every kind, across film, television and animation, to build something ambitious for longtime DC fans and newcomers alike.”
You can get to know the new DC Studios boss, Jeremy, here.
Jeremy Latcham Is the New President & Chief Creative Officer of DC Studios
Latcham will be the president and chief creative officer of DC Studios starting on December 1, 2026.
In the role, Latchame will oversee the studio’s film, TV and animation projects, including creative development, production, talent and overall strategy, and he will report to Skydance Motion Picture Group co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein.
He Helped Build the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Before joining DC, Latcham spent 13 years at Marvel Studios. He joined the company in 2004 and eventually landed the position as senior vice president of production and development, working closely with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
During this time, Latcham contributed to several major superhero films, including Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
His credits include associate producer on Iron Man, co-producer on Iron Man 2 and executive producer on The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Jeremy Has a History With James Gunn & Peter Safran
Although Latcham is taking over for Gunn and Safran, he isn’t a brand-new face to them. He worked with Gunn on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
“We’ve shared a creative history with Jeremy going back to Marvel, and we’re eager to see the perspective he brings to DC’s next chapter,” Gunn and Safran said in their joint statement.
4. He Produced Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
After leaving Marvel Studios in 2017, Latcham launched his own production company, Latcham Pictures. He subsequently expanded his portfolio beyond superhero movies. Among his most notable credits is Bad Times at the El Royale.
He also produced Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Latcham’s other projects have included a planned Dungeons & Dragons sequel and a film adaptation of Action Man.
Jeremy’s Wife Played a Role in Discovering Chris Pratt for Star-Lord
Latcham has also had the support of his family throughout his career. In a 2026 interview, the producer revealed that his wife, author Aileen Erin, was involved in championing Chris Pratt for the highly coveted role of Star-Lord in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, according to SlashFilm.
