DCU New Head Jeremy Latcham’s One Rule Made Robert Downey Jr. The Face of MCU

DC Studios’ New Boss Jeremy Latcham Has a ‘Guiding Light’ for Superhero Movies: Would My Grandma Like It? ‘You Have to Make Them for Everybody’

Jeremy Latcham worked at Marvel Studios for years and is now taking over for James Gunn as the head of DC Studios.

DCU New Head Jeremy Latcham’s One Rule Made Robert Downey Jr. The Face of MCU

Jeremy Latcham, the man replacing James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios, once had a peculiar rule while helping build Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking in a June 2026 interview, the former Marvel executive explained that his grandmother became a yardstick for whether superhero films could connect with ordinary families outside Hollywood: […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire

The DCU’s New Leader Has One Rule For Comic Book Movies & It Worked for the MCU

DC Studios is getting a new boss, and his approach to superhero movies could signal a major change in direction. Jeremy Latcham, one of the executives who helped build the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will replace James Gunn and Peter Safran as president and chief creative officer of DC Studios on December 1st. Latcham has an impressive history with Marvel, but one of his most important contributions to the studio’s early success came down to a su…

DC Studios Boss Jeremy Latcham Wants More Faith-Inspired, Family-Friendly Movies

So, who exactly is replacing James Gunn?As you might know, Skydance has named Jeremy Latcham president and chief creative officer of DC Studios, succeeding James Gunn and Peter Safran. He starts December 1, overseeing film, television and animation. On paper, it's the safest hire imaginable. Latcham joined Marvel in 2004 and eventually rose to senior VP, working closely with Kevin Feige to help launch the MCU. He also worked with Gunn on the "Gu…