Episode 542 – So Long James Gunn, You Won’t Be Missed

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James Gunn is out, Jeremy Latcham is in, and DC Studios is getting another shakeup after a string of expensive disappointments.

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl break down the firing of James Gunn and Peter Safran as the heads of DC Studios, and let’s just say we’re not exactly shedding any tears. After a rocky start to Gunn’s revamped DCU, disappointing box-office returns, and a Supergirl disaster that could have cost the studio well over $100 million, Skydance is making a change. Enter Jeremy Latcham, the Marvel Studios veteran who helped build the original MCU. The guys dig into the money DC has burned, what went wrong with Gunn’s vision, Latcham’s impressive Marvel résumé, and whether this leadership shakeup can finally get DC’s biggest heroes back on track.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07
Ramayana Review: 3:45
Bu-Bye James Gunn, Kindly See Your Way Out:

Ramayana (2026)

Summary:
Ramayana: Part 1 is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language epic mythological film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who co-wrote the screenplay with Shridhar Raghavan. Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana by Valmiki. It is the first instalment of a two-part film series, with Part 1 being based on the first three kāṇḍa (chapters) of Ramayana, which chronicle the life of Prince Rama from childhood up to his adventurous 14-year exile.

Darryl’s Rating: 8.3/10

James Gunn Out at DC Studios

Please Close the Door On Your Way Out, James.

• November 9, 2026: Skydance announces the departure of James Gunn and Peter Safran as DC Studios co-chairmen and co-CEOs.
• December 1, 2026: Jeremy Latcham officially takes over as president and chief creative officer.
• The Inside Story: Reports suggest Skydance had been planning the leadership change for weeks before the announcement.
• Gunn’s Future: Despite losing his executive position, Gunn remains attached to *Man of Tomorrow*, scheduled for July 9, 2027.

The DCU’s Financial Problems

• Superman (2025): Grossed $618.7 million worldwide against a $225 million production budget and approximately $125 million in marketing. After accounting for theaters’ share of ticket sales, estimated theatrical revenue fell roughly $40 million short of production and marketing expenses, before additional overhead.
• Supergirl (2026): Grossed just $126.5 million worldwide against approximately $290 million in combined production and marketing costs. Using a simplified 50% theatrical revenue share, the film generated an estimated $63 million in studio ticket revenue, leaving a theatrical shortfall of roughly $227 million before other revenue and expenses.
• Clayface (2026): Grossed approximately $110.7 million worldwide against a reported $40 million to $44 million production budget. Marketing expenses have not been confirmed, making its eventual profitability uncertain.
• The Bigger Picture: A simplified analysis of theatrical revenue against production and marketing expenses suggests the three DCU movies have generated an estimated combined theatrical shortfall of approximately $288 million. This is not an audited studio loss and excludes post-theatrical revenue, additional costs, and future Clayface ticket sales.

Meet Jeremy Latcham

• Marvel Studios Veteran: Joined Marvel in 2004 and became senior vice president of production and development.
• Major Credits: Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
•  Post-Marvel Career: Founded Latcham Pictures and worked on Bad Times at the El Royale and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
•  The New Direction: A possible return to emphasizing DC’s iconic heroes, building toward the Justice League, and bringing greater oversight to the studio’s interconnected projects.

What’s Next for DC?

Can Jeremy Latcham rebuild DC’s reputation without starting over? Will Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman finally become the foundation of a successful cinematic universe? And was Gunn’s decision to prioritize obscure characters over DC’s biggest names a mistake from the beginning?

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