We do not have for much longer to attend for DCU Chapter One to start. The first section of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) will formally begin this December, with grownup animated present Creature Commandos main the cost earlier than Superman arrives subsequent July. There’s by no means been a greater time, then, to learn up on all the new motion pictures and Max TV collection that’ll arrive between now and, effectively, at any time when Chapter One – also referred to as Gods and Monsters – ends.
Below, we have rounded up the most recent information and rumors on each DC Studios mission that is set to be launched, is in lively growth, or has been introduced. You’ll additionally discover extra particulars on among the DC Elseworlds productions which might be at the moment within the works, together with multiples entries in The Batman Epic Crime Saga. So, dive in!
DCU Chapter One: each film and TV present
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In January 2023, Gunn revealed the DCU Chapter One’s full line-up. In complete, 11 initiatives – 5 motion pictures and 6 TV reveals – have been introduced, however solely 5 have formally been greenlit. Of that quintet, solely three have confirmed launch dates or launch home windows, too.
Anyway, this is the entire listing of initiatives that Gunn revealed nearly two years in the past (NB: any initiatives with unknown launch dates have been labeled ‘TBC’):
- Creature Commandos (TV present, December 5, 2024)
- Superman (film, July 11, 2025)
- Peacemaker season 2 (TV present, anticipated 2025)
- Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (film, June 26, 2026)
- The Authority (film, TBC)
- The Brave and the Bold (film, TBC)
- Booster Gold (TV present, TBC)
- Lanterns (TV present, TBC)
- Paradise Lost (TV present, TBC)
- Swamp Thing (film, TBC)
- Waller (TV present, TBC)
DC Chapter One motion pictures
Superman
Release date: July 11, 2025
Director: James Gunn
Confirmed forged: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Maria Gabriela de Faría, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell
The first DCU Chapter One movie, Superman has been written and directed by Gunn. Principal photograpy started in late February and wrapped 5 months later. Read our Superman film information to be taught extra about its forged of characters, doubtless plot and affect on the DCU.
Corenswet is the most recent incumbent to put on the well-known pink cape, Brosnahan is taking part in Daily Planet reporter/perennial Supes love curiosity Lois Lane, and Hoult will painting notorious Superman villain Lex Luthor. Corrigan may also painting Metamorpho, Merced is Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi performs Mister Terrific, and Fillion is Guy Gardner, one in every of Green Lantern’s many iterations.
Gisondo has been employed as Clark’s long-standing photographer buddy Jimmy Olsen, de Faría will play The Engineer (a personality we’ll see once more in The Authority), and Sampaio will play Eve Teschmacher, one in every of Luthor’s LexCorp allies. Lastly, Vince and Howell are taking part in Jonathan ‘Pa’ Kent and Martha Kent, Clark’s adoptive human mother and father.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Release date: June 26, 2026
Director: Craig Gillespie
Confirmed forged: Milly Alcock
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow would be the first solo big-screen outing for Superman’s cousin for the reason that Helen Slater-starring 1984 film. The character appeared in The Flash and her self-titled CW present, although, so she will not be fully *ahem* alien to audiences. Ana Nogeuira has written the script, whereas Gillespie is its director. Per The Hollywood Reporter (THR), filming is slated to start out this Fall (that is autumn for non-US northern hemisphere readers and spring for these south of the equator), though trade insider DanielRPK suggests it is now been delayed till January 2025.
Inspired by Tom King’s comic-book run of the identical title, it will arrive nearly one 12 months on from the discharge of Gunn’s Superman movie. Milly Alcock, who performed a younger Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, will star because the titular hero – Alcock being confirmed as Kara Zor-El simply days after Gunn whittled down his Supergirl casting listing to 2 stars (the opposite being DC voice actor Meg Donnelly in January).
On the rumored forged entrance, Krypto the Superdog is anticipated to make an look, whereas Deadline claims Matthias Schoenaerts has been employed to play the film’s unidentified villain. DC Studios hasn’t confirmed if this duo will present up, although.
The Brave and the Bold
Release date: TBC
Director: TBC
Cast: TBC
Based on Grant Morrison’s fashionable run of comedian books, The Brave and the Bold‘s film adaptation – one in every of TechRadar’s most anticipated DCU Chapter One initiatives – will see Bruce Wayne teaming up together with his violent and narcissistic son Damian, a teen raised by assassins who goes on to turn out to be Bat-sidekick Robin.
Nobody’s been forged but, however Variety and Deadline declare The Flash’s Andy Muschietti is being lined as much as direct it. A DCEU Leaks Reddit thread suggests John Logan (Gladiator, Skyfall) is in talks to pen the script. However, neither particular person has been confirmed to be hooked up to the mission so, till Gunn declares that they’ve (or have not), we’re none the wiser about their involvement.
The Authority
Release date: TBC
Director: TBC
Confirmed forged: Maria Gabriela de Faría
DCU Chapter One will introduce The Authority, a lesser identified group of antiheroes who really feel proper up Gunn’s avenue. Based on Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch’s comedian collection (launched by way of DC’s Wildstorm imprint), it will deal with the eponymous group who’re ready to make use of any means needed to avoid wasting the day – a modus operandi quite like Peacemaker’s heavy-handed quest for peace.
“One of our methods is that we take our diamond characters – Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman – and we use that to assist prop up different characters that individuals don’t know,” Gunn stated at a DCU launch social gathering (by way of THR). “Like what occurred with the Guardians ultimately… taking groups like The Authority, which I do know is only a spectacular thought for a movie that is a very totally different tackle superheroes.”
De Faría ought to function as The Engineer following her look in Superman, however no-one else has been forged. A author has been in place for “a very long time”, although, in response to Gunn (by way of the DCU Updates X fan account) and the DCEU Leaks X account claims Matthew Vaugh (Kick Ass, The Kingsman) is in talks to direct.
Swamp Thing
Release date: TBC
Director: TBC
Cast: TBC
The brainchild of Wolverine creator Len Wein, Swamp Thing‘s comedian collection tells the story of good scientist Alec Holland, who finds his consciousness merged with a lavatory after an assault on his analysis facility.
This new tackle the character shall be written by James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), who’ll reportedly take inspiration from Watchmen creator Alan Moore’s legendary ’80s run on the comedian. However, with Mangold additionally hooked up to Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and a standalone Star Wars prequel movie, it might be a while earlier than this DCU Chapter One entry places its head above water.
“The reality is, I’m writing each proper now,” Mangold instructed Collider at Star Wars Celebration 2023. “Who is aware of what’s going to occur and what’s going to blossom first or second? [But] I’m doing Swamp Thing, there’s your scoop. It’s not a rumor, it’s occurring.”
DCU Chapter One TV reveals
Creature Commandos
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Release date: December 5, 2024
Director: TBC
Confirmed forged: Frank Grillo, Maria Bakalova, Indira Varma, Zoë Chao, Alan Tudyk, David Harbour, Sean Gunn, Viola Davis, Anya Chalotra, and Steve Agee
2025’s Superman could really feel just like the true begin of the DCU, however Creature Commandos – penned and executively produced by James Gunn – would be the first DCU Chapter One mission to truly arrive. The seven-part present’s December 5 launch date on Max means it will go up in opposition to two large Disney Plus rivals, too.
The antihero/villainous ensemble is led by Rick Flag Sr. (father of The Suicide Squad’s Rick Jr.) who instructions a ragtag assortment of people and monsters who, in response to the collection’ logline, are “recruited for missions deemed too harmful for people. When all else fails…they’re your final, worst choice”.
Joining Grillo on the voice forged roster are Bakalova as Princess Ilana, Chalotra as Circe, Chao as Nina Mazursky, Sean Gunn as GI Robot and Weasel, Harbour as Frankenstein, Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus, Varma as The Bride, and Davis as Amanda Waller. According to James Gunn (per The Hollywood Reporter), a few of these characters (and the actors who play them) will make the soar to live-action initiatives – and vice versa – all through DCU Chapter One.
Peacemaker season 2
Release date: anticipated 2025
Director: James Gunn
Confirmed forged: John Cena, Frank Grillo, Freddie Stroma, and Tim Meadows
Although it existed as a TV spin-off of The Suicide Squad within the DCEU, Gunn is making a second season of Peacemaker, which may also sit underneath the DCU banner. It’s the second mission Gunn will work on after Superman – one which’ll additionally observe the occasions of that film (per Gunn on Threads) and it will additionally arrive someday subsequent 12 months (once more, by way of Gunn on Threads).
As Gunn revealed in yet one more Threads submit, filming is already underway. Three different administrators may also helm episodes alongside Gunn (once more, by way of Threads).
It’s unclear which different Team Peacemaker characters may make the leap to the DCU, however Gunn has confirmed Stroma will return as Vigilante and welcomed Tim Meadows on board as ARGUS agent Langston Fleury. Grillo may also reprise his position as Rick Flag Sr. from Creature Commandos – a Peacemaker season 2 forged reveal that we expect will make it tougher to observe the DCU. According to The Wrap, Sol Rodríguez and David Denman have additionally boarded the mission. Rodríguez will reportedly play somebody named Sasha Bordeaux, however Denman’s position hasn’t been disclosed.
Waller
Release date: TBC
Director: TBC
Confirmed forged: Viola Davis
Viola Davis, who performed Amanda Waller in numerous DCEU initiatives, has been stored on because the character within the DCU. Gunn will sort out Amanda Waller’s standalone collection after Peacemaker season 2 (per Threads) and, like its fellow DCEU survivor, there will be some muddy crossover between Waller and Peacemaker season 1.
Regardless, following her voicing the identical morally complicated particular person in Creature Commandos, Davis will headline this live-action Peacemaker spin-off on Max, aka one of many world’s finest streaming providers. Taking to Threads, Gunn additionally confirmed occasions in Peacemaker season 2 will straight lead into Waller. Christal Henry (Watchmen) and Jeremy Carver (Doom Patrol) have reportedly written its scripts (per Deadline).
Lanterns
Release date: TBC
Director: TBC
Confirmed forged: Nathan Fillion
2011’s much-derided Ryan Reynolds-starring Green Lantern could have killed a franchise earlier than it even began. But, over a decade later, DC will revive one other of its beloved superheroes on the small display after it was formally greenlit in late June. According to superhero fansite Nexus Point News, filming may begin in early 2025.
“Our imaginative and prescient for that is True Detective,” Safran instructed reporters on the DCU’s press unveiling in January 2023. “It’s terrestrial-based and it’s bought two of our favourite Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and John Stewart. It performs a very large position in the primary story that we’re telling throughout our movie and tv. This is an important present for us”. A current picture, posted on Threads by Gunn, teases the likelihood that it will pull from the ‘War of the Green Lanterns’ comedian collection.
Little is understood about who’ll play the present’s two lead Green Lanterns – these being Hal Jordan and John Stewart, quite than Fillion’s Guy Gardner, who’s anticipated to play a supporting position. However, THR claims Kyle Chandler has boarded the mission as Jordan and, in an official capability, Lanterns‘ inventive group has additionally been revealed, with one explicit addition being an ideal match for its crime thriller tendencies.
Paradise Lost
Release date: TBC
Director: TBC
Cast: TBC
Lanterns isn’t the one DCU Chapter One launch taking its cues from top-of-the-line Max reveals, as a result of Paradise Lost will return to Wonder Woman’s island house for some political in-fighting. “It’s going to be a Game of Thrones-ish story about Themyscira, the house of the Amazons and the birthplace of Wonder Woman,” Safran earlier teased. “This drama is actually in regards to the political intrigue behind this society of all ladies”. Nexus Point News suggests its discovered its writers, too, with Kira Snyder and Janet Lin tapped to pen its scripts.
With Wonder Woman 3 lifeless within the water, Paradise Lost looks like an intriguing approach to preserve Themyscira (aka Paradise Island) and the Amazonian superhero alive. Don’t be shocked if the brand new present is used as a again door to introduce a brand new model of Wonder Woman, with one in every of DC’s conventional famous person trinity – alongside Batman and Superman – more likely to seem at some stage.
Booster Gold
Release date: TBC
Director: TBC
Cast: TBC
If your first thought was “…who???” whenever you noticed this DCU Chapter One mission, you’re not alone. Booster Gold, aka Michael Jon Carter, is arguably probably the most unlikely superhero on the ‘Gods and Monsters’ roster however, in the event you’ve seen any of Gunn’s earlier output, you’ll perceive why this lesser identified comedian guide appealed to his sensibilities.
For the uninitiated: it’s the story of a man – learn: loser – from the long run who comes again in time to the current and makes use of fundamental future tech to persuade everybody he’s a superhero. Or, as Gunn put it: “It’s the superhero story of imposter syndrome”.
Like many DCU Chapter One initiatives, there are only a few particulars about it. Industry insider Daniel RPK (per DCU Film News) suggests a showrunner and Carter casting are inbound quickly, whereas Nexus Point News claims Kumail Nanjiani has been forged because the titular character.
DC Elseworlds: The Batman sequel and past
Non-DCEU releases, together with The Batman and Joker, have been amongst Warner Bros’ largest box-office hits just lately, so it is a good transfer that their sequels and spin-offs gained’t be shoehorned into the DCU. Instead, they’re releasing underneath the Elseworlds banner, a nod to a DC Comics imprint of the identical title.
However, Gunn has stated DC Studios gained’t go overboard on tales that exist exterior their major universe’s continuity. “The bar for Elseworlds tales goes to need to be increased than the bar for one thing throughout the DCU,” he stated (per Collider). “Not that we’re not at all times going to have a excessive bar, but it surely’s bought to be one thing actually particular for us to inform that story exterior of our common continuity, and to spend the cash on it to make it.”
Apart from The Penguin, which arrived in mid-September (learn our evaluate of The Penguin whilst you’re right here), these are the one different two confirmed Elseworlds initiatives which might be in growth:
Joker: Folie à Deux
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Release date: October 4, 2024
Director: Todd Phillips
Confirmed forged: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, and Harry Lawtey
The sequel to 2019 monster hit Joker will arrive in theaters this October. Like its predecessor, it will star Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, whereas Lady Gaga will painting Doctor Harleen ‘Lee’ Quinzel, who goes onto turn out to be Joker’s on-off love curiosity and one other iconic Batman villain in Harley Quinn.
However, based mostly on Joker 2‘s first trailer, Gaga’s Quinzel will not be Fleck’s psychologist who falls head over heels in love with him. Instead, she’ll be a fellow inmate of his at Arkham Asylum. For extra particulars on the secrets and techniques housed inside its first teaser, learn our Joker: Folie à Deux trailer breakdown article. Then, watch the official trailer above and be taught extra in regards to the movie’s story synopsis, which reads as follows: “Joker: Folie À Deux finds Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling together with his twin id, Arthur not solely stumbles upon true love, but in addition finds the music that is at all times been inside him.”
The Batman – Part II
Release date: October 2, 2026
Director: Matt Reeves
Confirmed forged: Robert Pattinson
The follow-up to 2022’s critically-acclaimed detective noir tackle the Caped Crusader, this flick was alleged to arrive in October 2025. However, The Batman Part 2‘s launch was delayed by a full 12 months (due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes) in March. Andy Serkis, who performs Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman Epic Crime Saga, suggests filming will begin in early 2025 (by way of PopVerse). And, with the script, penned by Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin, completed as of September (per Entertainment Weekly), that begin date is not out of the query.
Reeves is slated to direct once more, whereas Pattinson will reprise his position as Gotham’s protector-in-chief. As for who else may seem, Pattinson and Reeves have been open in regards to the characters they’d prefer to introduce. Indeed, the pair have rattled off a wide range of iconic Batman people/villainous teams since The Batman‘s launch, together with Robin, Mr. Freeze, Hush, Calendar Man, and the Court of Owls. Barry Keoghan has additionally seemingly teased he’ll be again as Joker within the sequel (per ETalk). Depending on how The Penguin , which bridges the hole between The Batman Epic Crime Saga’s first two motion pictures, ends, Colin Farrell may return as Oswald Cobb, too.
Other Elseworlds initiatives
There are different DC Elseworlds motion pictures which might be rumored to be in growth.
Taking to Threads in January, Gunn confirmed that J.J Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Superman movie, which has been in growth for years, remains to be within the works. A March 2024 article from THR additionally suggests {that a} live-action Teen Titans flick is coming from Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow scribe Ana Nogueira. Lastly, Deadline stories that an animated Blue Beetle collection can also be on the way in which. Unless Gunn confirms that this trio is within the works, although, they will not get their very own entries on this information for a while, if in any respect.
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