DCU Checkup - Update On All Upcoming Confirmed DC Universe Projects
- Steele Wyndham
- Mar 10
- 7 min read
You saw the title: this will be a list of all upcoming and confirmed DCU projects (as of March 10, 2025) and their current status. Happy reading!
This list will be in release order, and only feature CONFIRMED upcoming projects
Superman
Film
Release Date: July 11, 2025.
Production Status: Post-Production.
Director: James Gunn.
Writer: James Gunn.
Superman (2025) is set to be the first film in the new DCU. Directed and written by James Gunn, the film promises to be a heartfelt and character driven story, delving into Superman's struggles being raised human but being from another planet. The film is deep into post-production is expected to make its July 2025 release date. The film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, among others.
Peacemaker - Season 2
TV Show
Release Date: Late August 2025.
Production Status: Post-Production.
Showrunner: James Gunn.
Directors: James Gunn (Episodes 1, 6, and 8), Greg Mottola (Episodes 2 and 3), Peter Sollett (Episode 4), and Alethea Jones (Episodes 5 and 7).
Writer: James Gunn (All episodes).
The second season of Peacemaker (2022-Present) is going to be the second TV show in the DCU. The sophmore season will be a DCU-cannon sequel to the first season, which was set in the old DC Extended Universe (DCEU). James Gunn has confirmed that the first season is "loose-cannon," and that all events from the first season that will be mentioned in the second season will automatically become offical cannon (confusing, I know). Peacemaker (2022-Present) seems to be moving along smoothly and is expected to come out in late August 2025 on Max. The season stars John Cena as Christopher Smith/Peacemaker, Danielle Brooks as Leota Waller Adebayo, and Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase/Vigilante, among others.
Untitled Krypto Seasonal Shorts
Shorts
Release Date: 2025.
Production Status: Post-Production.
Director: James Gunn.
Writer: James Gunn.
The Untitled Krypto Seasonal Shorts is an upcoming series of shorts set in the DCU. They will release seasonally after Superman (2025)'s release in July. They will star the same Krypto we see in Superman (2025). The shorts are done or close to done, most likely in post-production. The shorts currently have no actors attached to the project.
Lanterns
TV Show
Release Date: Early 2026.
Production Status: Filming.
Showrunner: Chris Mundy.
Directors: James Hawes (Co-Director for Episodes 1 and 2), Geeta Vasant Patel (Co-Director for Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8), Stephen Williams (Co-Director for Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8), and Alik Sakharov (Co-Director for Episodes 6 and 8).
Writers: Tom King, Damon Lindelof, and Chris Mundy (Episode 1). Writers for rest of episodes TBA.
Lanterns (2026) is set to be the third TV show in the DCU. Currently filming, little about the plot is known except that the two starring Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and John Stewart, will be on Earth investigating a murder. The show is set to wrap filming in July 2025, and is on track to release in early 2026 on Max. The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart/Green Lantern, and Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, among others.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Film
Release Date: June 26, 2026.
Production Status: Filming.
Director: Craig Gillespie.
Writer: Ana Nogueira.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2026) will be the second film in the DCU. It is set to be an epic space adventure adapting the comic book of the same name, in which Supergirl meets and befriends a girl named Ruthye and goes on a murderous quest for revenge. Filming is currently underway, and is expected to be finished by May 2025, leaving over a year in post-production with plenty of time to make its June 2026 release date. The film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills, and Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, among others.
Clayface
Film
Release Date: September 11, 2026.
Production Status: Pre-Production.
Director: James Watkins.
Writer: Mike Flanagan.
Clayface (2026) will be the third film in the DCU. It will be an R-rated horror film following an actor who injects himself with a substance to stay relevant, only to become entirely made of clay. The film is in pre-production and is expected to start filming in mid-2025, on track to hit its September 2026 release date. The film currently has no actors attached to the project.
Untitled Blue Beetle Animated Series
TV Show
Release Date: 2026.
Production Status: Development.
Showrunner: Miguel Puga.
Director: Miguel Puga (Specific episode(s) unknown, possible other directors TBA).
Writer: Cristian Martinez (Specific episode(s) unknown, possible other writers TBA).
The Untitled Blue Beetle Animated Series is an upcoming DCU TV show. The show will be animated and will be a DCU-cannon sequel to Blue Beetle (2023), a DCEU film. Similarly to Peacemaker (2022-Present), any events mentioned in the show that happened in the film will become DCU cannon, everything else is loose cannon. The show is in development is expected to arrive in 2026. The show will star Xolo Maridueña as the voice of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle.
Sgt. Rock
Film
Release Date: TBA, rumored to be the vacant May 29, 2026 slot.
Production Status: Pre-Production.
Director: Luca Guadagnino.
Writer: Justin Kuritzkes.
Sgt. Rock is an upcoming DCU film (if the rumored release date is true, then it will be the second DCU film). Recently officially confirmed after long being rumored, the film is set to follow Sergeant Rock, a solider fighting in World War 2. The character previously made a cameo appearance in Creature Commandos (2024-Present). The film is in pre-production and is expected to start filming in mid-2025. No actors are currently attached to the project.
Waller
TV Show
Release Date: TBA, around 2026/2027.
Production Status: Development.
Showrunners: Christal Henry and Jeremy Carver.
Director: TBA.
Writers: Christal Henry and Jeremy Carver (Specific episode(s) unknown, possible other writers TBA).
Waller is an upcoming DCU TV show. It will follow Amanda Waller and will be a spinoff from Peacemaker (2022-Present), with Peacemaker's second season setting up this show. The show is in development and is currently being rewritten due to the 2023 Writers Guild of Amerca/SAG-AFTRA strikes. It will release on Max. The show will star Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Steve Agee as John Economos, and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr, among others.
The Authority
Film
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Director: TBA.
Writer: TBA.
The Authority is an upcoming DCU film. It will follow the team based on the DC Comics, and María Gabriela de Faría's The Engineer is expected to appear in the film after her appearance in Superman (2025). The film is said to be "huge" by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. The movie is currently in development and it is reported that a script has struggled to come together and the film is no longer a priority. The movie has no actors officially attached to the project.
Paradise Lost
TV Show
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Showrunner: TBA.
Director: TBA.
Writer: TBA.
Paradise Lost is an upcoming DCU TV show. It is believed it will be loosly based on the comic book "Paradise Island Lost," which is about a civil war on Themyscira, the birthplace of Wonder Woman. The series is confirmed to be set before the birth of Wonder Woman. The show is currently in development and will release on Max. The show has no actors attached to the project.
The Brave and the Bold
Film
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Director: Andy Muschietti.
Writers: Unnamed Screenwriter and James Gunn (Consultant).
The Brave and the Bold is an upcoming DCU film. The film is said to be a "strange father and son story" between Batman and his biological son, Damian, who becomes the new Robin. A script is currently being written by an unnamed screenwriter with James Gunn overseeing it. The film has no actors attached to the project.
Booster Gold
TV Show
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Showrunner: TBA.
Director: TBA.
Writer: TBA.
Booster Gold is an upcoming DCU TV show. The show will follow Booster Gold as he travels from the future to present day to pose as a superhero using future technology. It is described as an "outright comedy" according to James Gunn. A showrunner had showed interest in the project, but had backed out by February 2025. The show is currently in development and will release on Max. The show has no actors attached to the project.
Swamp Thing
Film
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Director: James Mangold.
Writer: James Mangold.
Swamp Thing is an upcoming DCU film. The film will focus on the origins of Swamp Thing. It reportedly will be tonally darker than other DCU projects but will be very interconnected with the DCU overall. It is said to take inspiration from "The Saga of the Swamp Thing" comic books. A script is currently being written by James Mangold. The film has no actors attached to the project.
Creature Commandos - Season 2
TV Show
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Showrunner: Dean Lorey.
Director: TBA.
Writer: James Gunn (Specific episode(s) unknown, possible other writers TBA).
The second season of Creature Commandos (2024-Present) is an upcoming DCU TV show. A couple weeks after the release of season one, James Gunn announced a second season of the DCU's first project. Showrunner Dean Lorey is confirmed to return, as is James Gunn as writer. The second season of Creature Commandos (2024-Present) is appearently being fast-tracked and production will likely start soon. It will release on Max. The show has no actors officially attached to the project, but most of the main cast of the first season is expected to return.
Untitled Teen Titans Film
Film
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Director: TBA.
Writer: Ana Nogueira.
The Untitled Teen Titans Film is an upcoming DCU film. The film will focus on the team, possibly being an origin story. By February 2025, Ana Nogueira had turned in a draft of the script. The film has no actors attached to the project.
Untitled Villain Film
Film
Release Date: TBA.
Production Status: Development.
Director: TBA.
Writer: Matthew Orton.
The Untitled Villain Film is an upcoming DCU film. The film was originally reported as a Bane and Deathstroke team-up movie, but James Gunn said in February 2025 that it was not specifically focused on those characters but was similar to that. Filming is expected to take place in England in 2025. The film has no actors attached to the project.
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