Although some comic book connoisseurs consider DC to have better characters than Marvel, its film and television adaptations have been, to put it elegantly, uneven. Of course, the film division has made jewelry like the trilogy The Dark Knightbut also deplorable tapes as Green Lantern either Suicide Squad. After years of a road without a future, the reins of DC, its films and series finally have hope of returning to what they once promised. The arrival of James Gunn and Peter Safran as leaders of DC Studios has filled fans of the publisher with hope, not only because of the quality of their previous productions, but also because of the projects they have announced. Additionally, a series of projects known as Elseworlds They have also left a great taste in the mouths of the audience. Will they be able to connect with their audience again?
Below is a list of the DC movies and series that will arrive starting in 2024 with the reboot of their universe.
What movies and series are part of the DCU?
On January 31, 2023, James Gunn, co-president of DC Studios, announced the list of productions that will lay the foundations for the DC Universe (DCU), whose “Chapter One” will be known as “Gods and Monsters”.
“As you know, DC has been offline in film and television for a long time. So my and Peter's job is to come and make sure that the DCU is connected in movies, series, video games and animation. Making sure the characters are consistent, that they are played by the same actors and that they work within a story,” Gunn stated. “If something is outside of that, like Matt Reeves' Batman or Todd Phillips' Joker, or Teen Titans Go!will be called DC Elseworlds, which are outside the main DCU continuity.”
DC Universe Movies
Superman: Legacy (Dir. James Gunn)
Release date: July 11, 2025
This will officially be the film that inaugurates the DC Universe (DCU) commanded by Gunn and Safran. Expectations, as one might expect, are through the roof. It is not only about the opening of a new era, but about the film that must convince the audience to trust the brand again. Gunn is adept at mixing great action scenes and visual effects with a good story, but the damage that old films have done to DC is also evident. The one in charge of wearing the blue suit and the red cape is David Corenswet (hollywood), who has big shoes to fill. Will she make it?
Supergirl: World of Tomorrow
Release date: To be confirmed
The first superheroine to have her individual film within the DCU. She will be based on the comic of the same name by Tom King and will present some differences from the Superman of said universe. While Clark Kent's story will focus on an alien man trying to come to terms with his powers, Supergirl's will address a Kryptonian finding her place on Earth. Ana Nogueria (The Vampire Diaries, The Michael J. Fox Show) will be in charge of the script. Who is your favorite candidate for the role?
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Dir. Andy Muschietti)
Release date: To be confirmed
Although Bat-Man will be well represented by Robert Patinson and director Matt Reeves, James Gunn will show a new version of the hero. He will do it with the direction of Andy Muschietti, who faced the great failure of Flash in 2023. This film will serve as a new opportunity for the filmmaker, one where he can finally have total creative freedom and exploit his skills to direct Batman, something that we slightly saw in the film of the scarlet speedster. Batman will be accompanied by Damian Wayne, his biological son, who will assume the role of Robin. There are no casting details, but it is rumored that Christina Hodson (Flash, Birds of prey) will write the script.
Swamp Thing (Dir. James Mangold)
Release date: To be confirmed
The DCU will have a wide variety of tones under its belt. The action will have many representatives, but there is also room for those who enjoy the touches of horror and mystery in superhero films. Swamp Thing It will include that necessary dose of horror for viewers, but it will not leave aside the tone used in the other films in its universe. The direction will be carried out by James Mangold, responsible for logan and Indiana Jones and the dial of destinywho is very excited about the project.
The Authority
Release date: To be confirmed
Although this peculiar group will appear in Superman: Legacy, He will also have his own movie a few years later. Their main characteristic is that they try to protect the planet, but not always in the most orthodox ways. They are commonly seen as DC Comics antagonists, so it is interesting to imagine the twist that James Gunn could give to the team. It is not known which director will direct the film, but there is a confirmed name for the cast. Venezuelan María Gabriela de Faría will be responsible for playing Angela Spica, also known as The Engineer.
DC Universe Series
Creature Commandos
Release date: 2024
Yes ok, Superman: Legacy will begin the DCU on the big screen, this series will do the same on television. This is an animated project that will have all the spirit of James Gunn and will surprise people by not being what they expect. In the comics, Creature Commandos It is a team of superhuman military created by the government based on experimental biotechnology. Regardless of whether it is an animation, it will have important voices in its cast. Sean Gunn, Frank Grillo, Maria Bakalova, David Harbor and Alan Tudyk are examples of this.
Waller
Release date: To be confirmed
Although in the first film Suicide Squad Viola Davis' talent felt wasted, James Gunn took advantage of it in his own version of the team. He let us see an Amanda Waller willing to do anything for her ideals, even if that means seeing her as a true villain. Thanks to the public's reception of her character, James Gunn decided to give her her own series, which will serve as a bridge between the first and second seasons of Peacemaker. There are no great details about the story, but the return of Viola Davis is expected.
Paradise Lost
Release date: To be confirmed
The world of Wonder Woman could not be left out of the DCU. However, this time we will not see her story in film form. Paradise Lost It will be a series set in Themyscira, the mythical island where the Amazons are found. They will be the protagonists of the story, and the series is expected to exploit the great mythology around them, all accompanied by brutal confrontations.
Booster Gold
Release date: To be confirmed
Unlike other DC characters, Booster Gold did not become a defender of humanity because he was kind, but because of the fame and money that it could bring him. He has a suit that gives him superhuman strength, energy blasts and a force field, as well as a flight ring and high-tech goggles. For many, Booster Gold's personality is something that works in current times. He is someone who cares about people's perception, and what he stands to gain from it. Until now, it is not known what dramatic arc the series will cover, nor who will be responsible for it.
Lanterns
Release date: To be confirmed
Although Green Lantern is one of the characters with the most visual and mythological potential, no one has managed to do him justice in format. live-action. James Gunn intends for that to change with this series, which will also make use of the team known as Green Lantern Cops. According to some rumors, the events of the series will function as the trigger for the DCU's first major event movie, but nothing is confirmed. Can they bring the story of these characters to a successful project?
Arkham Asylum
Release date: To be confirmed
Continuing the success of Robert Pattinson's Batman, Matt Reeves will expand the amazing world of Gotham City. Specifically, the villains of him. Originally, it was said that the series would function as an approach to the Gotham City police, but the idea was scrapped and it will now focus on the mentally ill who inhabit the already iconic hospital. But it is not the only change, since the series will not be independent like his other productions, but will be developed within the DCU. Reeves will executive produce, and Antonio Campos (The devil at all hours) will serve as showrunner.
What is DC Elseworlds?
As we already mentioned, for films and series outside the main continuity of the universe guarded by James Gunn and Peter Safran, DC Studios creates the “Elseworlds” label.
Below, we list some of the most notable titles that will not be part of the interconnected saga:
DC Elseworlds Movies
Joker: Folie á Deux (Dir. Todd Phillips)
Release date: October 3, 2024
After the brutal success of Joker, which included a gross of more than $1 billion dollars (MDD), two Oscars and an audience reception like it has rarely seen, DC could have another gold mine on its hands. Of course, this film is part of the so-called Elseworlds projects, so it will in no way be connected to James Gunn. And although for a time the realization was doubted, Phillips, Scott Silver (his screenwriting partner) and Joaquin Phoenix will return with a film that promises to be more ambitious and profound than its predecessor. If we add to that the addition of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, everything is set to see DC's first big hit in years.
The Batman: Part II (Dir. Matt Reeves)
Release date: October 2, 2026
More than $770 million, great reviews, a protagonist who silenced mouths and three Oscar nominations. Those were the undeniable reasons why Warner Bros. Discovery decided to continue with the so-called Battinson. Robert Pattinson will continue with the bat suit under the direction of Matt Reeves and his script with Mattson Tomlin. Few details are known about the story, since not even the script has been finished. Fans are just waiting for an even more intense story, great action sequences, and taking this tormented Batman to the next level.
DC Elseworlds Series
Penguin
Release date: To be confirmed
One of the most praised aspects in batman It was his group of villains. Among them, the work of an unrecognizable Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot, also called “The Penguin,” stood out. He is a criminal from Gotham City with a hunger for power and some intelligence to achieve his goals. After the end of Batman, where it is presumed that The Penguin will be the new criminal leader of Gotham, HBO gave the green light to a series exploring the future of the character. It is not known how much the series will influence The Batman: Part IIbut it is undoubtedly a mandatory viewing for those who enjoyed the first film.
Peacemaker, Season 2
Release date: To be confirmed
After his brilliant appearance in The Suicide Squad, John Cena had the opportunity to star in his own series for the DC universe. Although it was not a hit with audiences, it did get some of the best reviews for a publishing house project, and that was enough to give it a second season. James Gunn will not be behind her because of his new commitments. However, we will have to wait to find out how he could relate to the new DCU, or if he will remain as another Elseworlds.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the cinema up to 7 times. My guilty taste? Low-budget horror films.