All 19 Upcoming DC Movies & Shows (2025, 2026 & Beyond)

Over the past dozen years or so, DC was a total wreck. Not only the DCEU but all of their projects went through turmoil, even those that eventually worked out – like CW’s Arrowverse. Warner Bros. and DC turned a new page with Peter Safran and James Gunn spearheading a new, revamped, and rekindled DCU.

Some people and characters got the boot, while some are destined to return to their prominent roles. To add to it, DC announced a ton of projects that will exist outside of the main DCU continuity, under a banner known as Matt Reeves’ Batman Epic Crime Saga, or even outside of that, too!

Long story short – being a DC Comics fan is a very exciting time. But, with all those new announcements, cancelations, and projects that are still in doubt, it’s hard to keep track of everything. We’ll exclude DC animated movies from the list due to their abundance.

Editor’s Note: This list was updated in November 2024 with the latest news regarding the upcoming DCU and non-DCU projects.

1. ‘Superman’ (July 11, 2025)

Superman is an upcoming superhero film based on the DC Comics character, written and directed by James Gunn. It serves as a reboot of the Superman series and the first film in the DC Universe (DCU), starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman. The film explores Superman’s journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his human family and is inspired by the All-Star Superman comic series. Superman is scheduled for release on July 11, 2025, as part of the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

2. ‘The Batman Part II’ (October 2, 2026)

A sequel to The Batman was announced in April 2022, with Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves returning, and Mattson Tomlin co-writing the script. Titled The Batman – Part II, the film will feature the return of Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell in their respective roles as Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, and the Penguin.

Filming is set to begin in April 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, England. The film is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, after a delay from its original October 2025 date.

3. ‘The Brave and the Bold’ (TBA)

I’m actually quite excited about this one because I didn’t quite enjoy Ben Affleck’s interpretation of the Caped Crusader. That’s not to say he was bad, it’s just a matter of taste. Well, ‘The Brave and the Bold’ will be a new story about Batman, with a new actor portraying Bruce Wayne.

And, the best part – we’re getting a Robin in the DCU for the first time. And not just any Robin, but Damian Wayne – Bruce Wayne’s own son. Yup, DCU’s Batman will be a daddy! As James Gunn shared:

“This is based on Grant Morrison’s great comic book run. Damian Wayne is my favorite Robin, he’s a little assassin who Batman tries to get in line and so this is the story of the two of them and the beginning of sort of the Bat Family in the DCU.”

4. ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ (June 26, 2026)

The film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be a science fiction epic contrasting the jaded Kara Zor-El, who was raised on a fragment of Krypton, with her cousin Superman, who was raised by loving Earth parents. The film is based on the 2021-2022 comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.

Ana Nogueira is writing the screenplay, with Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl, set to debut in Superman (2025). Craig Gillespie was confirmed as director in May 2024, with the film scheduled for release on June 26, 2026, and filming set to begin in January 2025 in the UK.

5. ‘The Authority’ (TBA)

James Gunn kind of made a name for himself by bringing out Marvel’s obscure group of characters – the Guardians of the Galaxy – to the forefront, making them exponentially more popular than they ever were in the comics.

I’m guessing they are ‘gunning’ (stupid pun intended) to do the same with The Authority – a group of misfit antiheroes who were actually a part of Wildstorm Comics before becoming a part of DC. Basically, they wanted to do the same thing as the Justice League – protect Earth and its people – but they never shied away from getting down and dirty to get their ‘justice.’

Honestly, this project excites me the most out of all others on this list, as I finally hope we’re getting something bloody and R-rated yet superhero-related in theaters.

6. ‘Swamp Thing’ (TBA)

Another horror-ish DC property is getting a new live-action opportunity to shine after the 2019 series got canceled after a single season. Yes, I’m talking about the ‘Swamp Thing.’ The project is in development, with James Mangold developing the script (the director of ‘Logan’).

I sincerely hope that people recognize this character’s insanely awesome, and I have no doubts about this movie being a hit when it comes out.

7. ‘Waller’ (TBA)

Waller is a spin-off series continuing the story of Amanda Waller and Team Peacemaker. Announced in May 2022, the series is written by Christal Henry, who also serves as an executive producer alongside James Gunn and Peter Safran. Viola Davis will reprise her role as Waller, and Henry will co-showrun the series with Jeremy Carver. Originally scheduled for a 2024 release, Waller has been delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes and is now set to release after Peacemaker‘s second season.

8. ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 (August 2025)

As mentioned, a lot will change in the DCU, but ‘Peacemaker’ is remaining a part of it. James Gunn’s project was a major hit on HBO Max, and now, it’s confirmed that a second season is coming and that John Cena – along with the majority of the cast for Season 1 – is returning for another season of action.

The release date is still unknown, but we do know that it’ll come out after ‘Waller.’ So, don’t count on it arriving before mid-to-late 2025 or possibly even later.

9. ‘Creature Commandos’ (December 5, 2024)

Creature Commandos follows Amanda Waller as she assembles a black ops team of monsters, including Nina Mazursky, Doctor Phosphorus, and others, led by Rick Flag Sr. After the success of Peacemaker, James Gunn wrote the seven-episode animated series based on the Creature Commandos team, which was greenlit after he took over DC Studios.

The main cast includes Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. and Indira Varma as the Bride, with Sean Gunn, Viola Davis, and Steve Agee reprising their roles from The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. The series is set to premiere between December 2024 and January 2025, serving as an “aperitif” for the DCU before Superman.

10. ‘Booster Gold’ (TBA)

Booster Gold follows Mike Carter, a disgraced former football star from the 25th century who travels back in time to pose as a superhero using futuristic technology. Announced as part of the DCU slate in January 2023, the series is described as an “outright comedy” set within the DC Universe.

11. ‘Paradise Lost’ (TBA)

‘Paradise Lost’ has been announced as a ‘Game of Thrones-like’ TV show taking place on Themiscyra, the ‘Paradise Island’ where Wonder Woman was born, and the Amazons live. There’s a comic book storyline called ‘Paradise Island Lost,’ a two-part story featured in ‘Wonder Woman’ #169-169.

Basically, all of the inhabitants of Themyscira will take place in a conflict that’ll see the island invaded and defended by the Amazons – or so it seems. It’s also rumored to be a prequel to the first two Wonder Woman films, but none of these pieces of information have been confirmed, other than the ‘Game of Thrones’ reference that James Gunn made.

12. ‘Lanterns’ (TBA)

Lanterns is a new Green Lantern series featuring Hal Jordan and John Stewart, two intergalactic heroes investigating a mystery on Earth. Gunn confirmed that Green Lantern characters would play a key role in the new DCU, and the series is described as an Earth-based detective story with a “True Detective” style.

The series, written by Chris Mundy, Tom King, and Damon Lindelof, will consist of eight episodes and be released on HBO. Filming is set to begin in January 2025, with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre cast as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, respectively.

13. ‘The Sandman’ Season 2 (2025)

The first season of ‘The Sandman’ on Netflix by Neil Gaiman garnered incredible reviews and popularity. However, there were questions about whether a second season was happening or not. After it became official, we also learned that the second season will revolve around the ‘Sandman’ volume called A ‘Game of You,’ or Volume 7, named ‘Brief Lives.’

It’s unclear when the season will premiere, but it was initially expected to drop in 2025.

14. Untitled Blue Beetle series (TBA)

An animated series focused on Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle is in development for the DCU, building off the DCEU film Blue Beetle but telling its own story. The series is being led by Miguel Puga as showrunner and director, with Cristian Martinez as writer.

Xolo Maridueña is confirmed to reprise his role as Blue Beetle, with the film’s director Ángel Manuel Soto and other key creatives serving as executive producers. The series has the potential to lead to Maridueña starring in a DCU film if it proves successful.

15. Untitled Teen Titans film (TBA)

In March 2024, a film centered on the Teen Titans team was announced to be in development, with Ana Nogueira writing the screenplay. Besides that, nothing official is known about the movie.

16. Untitled Bane and Deathstroke film (TBA)

In September 2024, a team-up film focusing on the villains Bane and Deathstroke was announced, with Matthew Orton writing the screenplay. Like the untitled ‘Teen Titans’ movie, there isn’t that much information about the movie that was officially confirmed by the studio.

17. Harley Quinn Season 5 (November 28, 2024)

Harley Quinn is an adult animated superhero comedy series based on the DC Comics character, created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. The show follows Harley Quinn and her best friend, Poison Ivy, after Harley leaves her boyfriend, the Joker. It premiered in November 2019 and aired its first two seasons on DC Universe before moving to HBO Max for season three and Max for season four. In November 2023, the series was renewed for a fifth season, which is set to premiere on November 28, 2024.

18. Black-led Superman film by J.J. Abrams (TBA)

J.J. Abrams’ black-led Superman movie, developed with Ta-Nehisi Coates, is still in active development and will be released under the Elseworlds label, alongside other alternative DC universe projects like The Batman and The Joker. James Gunn rebooted the Superman franchise with Superman but didn’t cancel other Superman adaptations, allowing multiple versions to coexist under Elseworlds.

Details about Abrams’ project remain scarce, including its cast, but it is confirmed to focus on a black version of Superman.

19. ‘Dynamic Duo’ (TBA)

Gunn and Reeves are collaborating on an animated movie titled Dynamic Duo, which will focus on the early days of Robins Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. The film will be produced by both Reeves and Gunn, but it will not be connected to their respective DC universes. Directed by Arthur Mintz, Dynamic Duo will use innovative “Momo animation,” blending CGI, stop-motion, and live-action elements to create a unique storytelling experience.

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