DC Universe (franchise)
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The DC Universe (DCU) is an upcoming American media franchise and shared universe based on characters from DC Comics publications. It was created by James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios.[1]
The franchise is a soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The DCU will keep some of the cast members of the DCEU while replacing others. For example, cast members such as Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) and John Cena (Peacemaker) will return, with their characters to be put into the new storyline. Others, such as Henry Cavill (Superman), Ben Affleck (Batman), and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) will see new actors take on new versions of their characters.
The story of the DCU is divided into chapters, starting with "Gods and Monsters" which will begin in 2024 with the animated series Creature Commandos. Gunn and Safran said the chapter's first movie, Superman (2025), will be the real beginning of the DCU.[2]
In June 2023, it was confirmed that a new Batman would appear in the universe in the movie The Brave and the Bold and would be directed by The Flash director Andy Muschietti.[3] This first chapter will include movies about Superman, Batman, Supergirl, The Authority and Swamp Thing.[4]
Movies[change | change source]
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter | Producer(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter One: Gods and Monsters[5] | |||||
| Superman | July 11, 2025[1] | James Gunn[2] | Peter Safran[2] | Filming | |
| The Authority | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | In development |
| The Brave and the Bold | TBA | Andy Muschietti[3] | TBA | James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Barbara Muschietti[3] | |
| Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Swamp Thing | TBA | James Mangold[4] | TBA | ||
Television series[change | change source]
| Series | Seasons | Episodes | Original release | Showrunners(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter One: Gods and Monsters[5] | |||||
| Creature Commandos | 1 | 7[6] | 2024[7] | James Gunn[2] | In production |
| Waller | 1 | TBA | 2024[8] | Christal Henry & Jeremy Carver[5] | In development |
| Lanterns | 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Paradise Lost | 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Booster Gold | 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2023). "James Gunn & Peter Safran Unveil Big DC Plan With New Movies For Batman & Robin, 'Swamp Thing', 'The Authority'; 'Lanterns' TV Series & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Donnelly, Matt (March 15, 2023). "James Gunn to Direct 'Superman: Legacy'". Variety. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Donnelly, Matt (June 16, 2023). "New Batman Film 'Brave and the Bold' Lands 'The Flash' Director Andy Muschietti (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 McPherson, Christopher (April 7, 2023). "James Mangold Is Writing the 'Swamp Thing' Movie for DC [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Vary, Adam B. (January 31, 2023). "New DC Universe Unveils First 10 Projects: 'Superman: Legacy' in 2025, Batman & Robin Movie, Green Lantern Series, Wonder Woman Prequel and More". Variety. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ↑ Massoto, Erick (January 31, 2023). "'Creature Commandos': Meet the Cast of the New DC Animated Series". Collider. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto (April 12, 2023). "Frank Grillo to Play the DCU's Rick Flag in 'Creature Commandos' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ↑ Vary, Adam B. (April 12, 2023). "DC's 'Creature Commandos' Unveils Voice Cast: David Harbour, Indira Varma, Alan Tudyk and More". Variety. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
