The DC Universe line-up is close to adding more titles from DC Studios, as James Gunn shares a new, exciting update. Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters” has only just begun, with Gunn and his co-CEO Peter Safran bringing a new era of DC content across the big and small screens.
Following the success of the Superman movie, several more films are currently in various stages of development that were initially revealed in January 2023. However, new additions like Clayface, which came after the initial slate was unveiled, continue to be explored at DC Studios.
In a new interview with GQ, the outlet spoke with Gunn, where they asked if he could share any new updates about his new interconnected universe and tease anything new that he hasn’t already discussed in the past. As he is getting ready for Man of Tomorrow, the DC Studios co-CEO teased two future movies and an untitled TV show close to being greenlit:
James Gunn: Right now, there’s actually two really cool film scripts that I’m hoping to take to the next level that we have general plans for, and I’m excited about both of those. And then I’m excited about one TV project in particular. I don’t know why we’re not greenlighted on that already—it’s just figuring out the budget. So there’s a couple of things that are very present that I’m excited about. Dealing with getting Supergirl into shape, all these other things.
Watching episodes of Lanterns—that’s coming along well. So, it’s really just dealing a little bit with everything and then mostly Man of Tomorrow. That’s the biggest thing for me. I mean we go into production in April, so it may seem like far away to you, but to me, it seems awful close.
The DCU is currently focused on Peacemaker season 2, which has two episodes left to air on HBO Max. While the Supergirl movie is slated for June 2026, the Lanterns TV show will premiere sometime next year on HBO, as an exact launch date has yet to be announced.
What James Gunn’s Update Means
As he has reiterated several times, any project at DC Studios doesn’t get formally greenlit until a script has been properly finalized. With his newest comments, that could easily apply to The Brave and The Bold movie and the new Wonder Woman reboot.
It’s key to remember that the initial slate was less than half of what they are planning. That is why it could easily be two new movie titles altogether, as well as the mystery show, as there may have been pitches that he has received that he is pleased with, hence why they are having to figure out the budget and ways to take them to the next level.
Our Take On James Gunn’s Update
Hearing the progression of upcoming DCU movies and TV shows, it’s exciting to see how things are running as smoothly as they are at DC Studios, especially after the chaos that audience members had to deal with in the DCEU timeline. It wouldn’t be shocking if more details on the mystery series come out before the two films move forward.
While the franchise is still in its early days, the progression for Gunn’s superhero universe has so far been on a steady path. Hopefully, more updates for the DCU will emerge as soon as possible as DC Studios continues to enjoy its successful 2025.
- Created by
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Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson
- First Film
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Man of Steel
- First TV Show
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Peacemaker
- Cast
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Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Cara Delevingne, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Zachary Levi, Dwayne Johnson, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Djimon Hounsou, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Rosie Perez, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, Ewan McGregor, Idris Elba, John Cena, Michael Keaton, George Clooney, Xolo Mariduena
- Movie(s)
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Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Shazam!, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, Shazam! The Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Superman, The Brave and the Bold
- Character(s)
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Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, The Joker, Shazam, Darkseid, Amanda Waller, Lex Luthor, Doomsday, Deadshot, Deathstroke, Black Canary, Black Adam
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
