Superman, The Batman, Lanterns: Upcoming DC movies and TV shows to look forward to
Feb 1, 2023CELEB LOOKSKaren PereiraJames Gunn
James Gunn unveiled a Marvel Cinematic Universe-inspired plan to tell a single story that unfolds over eight to 10 years, through a series of upcoming film and TV projects.DC-Twitter
Gods and monsters
The first phase, 'Gods and Monsters' uses some of the DC Universe's best-known superheroes to introduce audiences to a new generation of characters.DC-Twitter
Superman: Legacy
DC Studios will offer a spin on the familiar Superman story with 'Superman: Legacy' a story written by James Gunn that examines how the character reconciles his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. It is slated for release on July 11, 2025.DC-Twitter
Creature Commandos
The television series, 'Creature Commandos' sees Amanda Waller forming a black ops team out of monstrous prisoners. The series is currently in production.DC-Twitter
Waller
The previously announced Amanda Waller spinoff series is moving forward with Viola Davis in the lead. The show will take place between Peacemaker seasons 1 and 2.DC-Twitter
Lanterns
'Lanterns' is touted to be an eight-hour detective series. It is scheduled to stream on HBO Max.DC-Twitter
Booster Gold
The series 'Booster Gold' focuses on a tech superhero with imposter syndrome. Reports state that the studios is in talks with actors to take on the titular role.DC-Twitter
Paradise Lost
'Paradise Lost' will reportedly bring the origin story of Themyscira, the island where Wonder Woman was born. The prequel series will reportedly set in the style of Game of Thrones, and explore the politics that were at play on the island.DC-Twitter
The Brave and the Bold
Another Batman movie, 'The Brave and the Bold', will introduce the hero's assassin son as his crime-fighting sidekick, Robin.DC-Twitter
Swamp Thing
Years after teasing the character, DC Studios confirmed that a horro movie that explores the dark origin story of 'Swamp Thing' is currently in the works.DC-Twitter
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
With 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow', Gunn will present a more hard-core female superhero than the one we've gotten used to.DC-Twitter
DC Elseworlds
Gunn announced that DC studio will release stories that fall outside this central DC Universe narrative, dubbed 'DC Elseworlds'.DC-Twitter
Joker: Folie a Deux
'Joker: Folie a Deux', the sequel to the 2019 Todd Phillips Oscar-nominated drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga will hit the big screen in 2024.DC-Twitter
The Batman Part II
Matt Reeves' detective-driven interpretation of 'The Batman' will officially be a trilogy, and the sequel to the Oscar-nominated film will hit the big screen in October 2025.DC-Twitter
Superman
JJ Abrahams and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates are also working on a script for 'Superman' in which an African American actor portrays the Man of Steel, as part of the DC Elseworlds project.DC-Twitter
The Penguin
The DC Elseworlds universe will also include a Colin Farrell-starring Penguin series that is slated to release on HBO Max.DC-Twitter
Teen Titans Go!
'Teen Titans Go!', the popular and long-running cartoon series on Cartoon Network also falls under the Elseworlds banner.DC-Twitter