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DCU: All movies and TV shows confirmed so far

DCU: All movies and TV shows confirmed so far

DC is set to make a massive comeback with its lineup of movies and TV shows for its new DC Universe. Overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran, this future cinematic universe will no doubt reinvigorate the franchise with a new timeline full of unique comic book characters.

With the franchise featuring iconic heroes like Superman and Batman and more underrated characters like Booster Gold and The Authority, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming years. While fans wait for this next chapter of superhero media, here are all the movies and TV shows confirmed for the DCU so far.

Creature Commandos (2024)

A poster for HBO Max's Creature Commandos "Creature commands."
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The new DC universe will officially begin with this seven-part animated series written by James Gunn himself. The show will see Amanda Waller form a new black ops team after being banned from endangering “human” lives with the Suicide Squad.

This series will introduce a more “monstrous” successor to Task Force X led by Rick Flag Sr., starring DC newcomers Maria Bakalova, Anya Chalotra, Zoë Chao, Frank Grillo, David Harbor (strange things season 5), Alan Tudyk and Indira Varma.

Superman (2025)

Superman and his dog watch Earth from space.
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Released on July 11, 2025, the first film in the DCU, Supermanwill naturally revolve around the franchise’s new Man of Steel, played by David Corenswet.

Set in a world where superheroes have long prevailed, this film will see Superman take on the villain Lex Luthor as he encounters what appears to be a new version of the Justice League and the super-powered “Engineer ” of the Authority. Superman has never received a solo film of this scale before, so it should make for an exciting live-action introduction to the new world of DC.

Peacemaker Season 2 (2025)

"Peacemaker" promotion with the main cast of the show.
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Peacemaker‘s second season will once again see the titular anti-hero team up with his friends in eight new episodes written by Gunn. It is unknown how the story will be affected by the recent reboot of the DC timeline.

But considering how Season 1 ends, the show will likely depict Peacemaker still haunted by his father after killing him. Since the show will also feature Rick Flag Sr., the show should connect with Creature commands and bring up the murder of Rick Flag Jr. a The Suicide Squadthat still torments the guilty Pacific.

Batman: Brave and the Bold

Batman and Robin on the cover image of Batman and Robin Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison.
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For the first time in live action, DC will show Batman fighting crime with his biological son, Damian Wayne/Robin. The film will be directed by Andy Muschietti, best known for directing the 2017 horror hit. this and in 2023 The Flash. While the latter didn’t exactly win over audiences, Muschietti did a fantastic job introducing Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton’s versions of Batman.

Having Muschietti direct a feature film about the Dark Knight and his bat-family should give the Caped Crusader the sprawling and exciting solo film he never got in the DC Extended Universe.

flashlights

Art of Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart from DC Comics.
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Presented by Gunn as a cosmic detective story inspired by The real detectivethis series will follow Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder in the heart of America. flashlights they’ve already assembled a veritable writing team, including showrunner Chris Mundy (Ozark), comic book writer Tom King and Damon Lindelof (HBO watchmen). DC has also hired Kyle Chandler (Friday night lights) and Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) to play Jordan and Stewart, respectively.

swamp thing

Derek Mears as Swamp Thing a "swamp thing"
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swamp thing has been described by Gunn as a “very dark horror story” about the titular monster’s origins with a tone outside the rest of the DCU. The film will be helmed by writer/director James Mangold, who made his mark in the superhero genre with the 2017 blockbuster, Logan. Considering the other stories in his filmography, Mangold will likely present a dark and tragic film as he tells the story of Alec Holland as he is reborn as the not-so-jolly green giant.

Waller

Viola Davis as Amanda Waller in 2016 "Suicide Squad."
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Since Amanda Waller is one of DC’s most prominent non-superpowered characters, her solo show written by watchmenChristal Henry should be one of the most distinctive additions to the DCU. And with Viola Davis reprising her role as the sinister Waller, the series should be captivating.

while Waller will be set in the DC Universe and bring together characters from it PeacemakerGunn confirmed that it won’t be a comedy like the last show. However, Doom Patrol writer Jeremy Carver has signed on to write the series.

Paradise Lost

Wonder Woman and the Amazons fighting in a DC Comics panel.
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James Gunn stated that this show will feature a “story of Paradise Island (Wonder Woman’s birthplace), commonly known as Themyscira,” and it’s almost like “game of thrones with Westeros, but with all the inhabitants of Paradise Island.

It is unknown how or if Wonder Woman will appear in the story. But for those wishing for the Amazonian hero to get a third film with Gal Gadot, this series can serve as a close substitute for now.

The Authority

The Authority at a DC Comics panel.
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Based on the characters created by the WildStorm comics, the film will see the members of the Authority come together and interact with the main heroes of the DC Universe. Gunn has confirmed that a writer has been hired for the film, although his identity remains a mystery.

Since the Engineer, a prominent member of the WildStorm team, will be introduced Supermanthe events of this film will likely shape the story The Authority.

Booster Gold

Booster Gold from DC Comics.
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This Max series will follow everyone’s favorite golden boy as he travels from the future to the present day to use his advanced technology to become a superhero and make people love him.

Gunn claims that this series is “basically a superhero story about impostor syndrome,” which should present a unique take on the genre in a world full of costumed crime fighters.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

"Cover of the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow graphic novel" by Tom King.
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Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, this film will adapt the recent comic of the same name by Tom King. This epic sci-fi story will feature Kara Zor-El as she struggles to live on a part of the planet Krypton before arriving on Earth. with House of the Dragon Milly Alcock, protagonist of Supergirl, the film will show the confrontation of the last daughter of Krypton with the antagonist of the comics: Krem of the Yellow Hills, who will be played by Matthias Schoenaerts.

Untitled Teen Titans Movie

The Teen Titans pose for a picture from a DC comic book.
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Now Max’s program titans has concluded, DC will make way for a new iteration of the team in its recently announced live-action film. It is unknown which heroes will form the starting team.

But since Damian Wayne will be introduced Batman: Brave and the Boldthe events of the film are likely to be related to the Teen Titans, with young Robin joining the team as he does in the comics. Supergirl: Woman of TomorrowThe writer of Ana Nogueira will also write the screenplay for this film.

Untitled Blue Beetle Series

Blue beetle with a sword "blue beetle"
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After 2023 blue beetlethe armored hero will return in this animated sequel. Actor Xolo Maridueña will reprise his role from the original film as protagonist Jaime Reyes in the show.

According to Deadline, the film’s executive producer Miguel Puga will serve as showrunner, while the film’s director and screenwriter Angel Manuel Soto and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer will return as series EPs.