David Ellison's Skydance replaces DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran with a Marvel veteran
Fortune
Updated: Nov 12, 2026
Skydance, under David Ellison, is taking over leadership at DC Studios. This transition sees the departure of the previous heads, James Gunn and Peter Safran, who were instrumental in establishing DC Studios.
- DC Studios, launched in 2022 by James Gunn and Peter Safran, has undergone a leadership change following Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros.
- A Marvel veteran has been appointed to lead DC Studios, signaling a significant shift in direction.
- James Gunn, who directed "Superman," and producer Peter Safran were the initial architects of DC Studios.
- The appointment of a Marvel veteran comes just a month after Skydance completed its takeover of Warner Bros.
- This move suggests a strategic reorientation for DC Studios' creative and executive leadership.
