DC Studios has a “bold 10-year plan.” Here are all the projects in the pipeline.

Every upcoming DC movie and TV show, from Lanterns to Man of Tomorrow

DC Studios has a “bold 10-year plan.” Here are all the projects in the pipeline.

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David Corenswet in ‘Superman’; Robert Pattinson in ‘The Batman’; Aaron Pierre on ‘Lanterns’. Credit:

Jessica Miglio/Warner Bros.; Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros.; John Johnson/HBO Max

- DC Studios has a number of exciting titles in the works after the release of *Supergirl*.

- Upcoming movie and TV projects from co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran include *Lanterns*, *Clayface*, and *The Batman: Part II*.

- Also on deck are more esoteric projects about characters like Booster Gold, Mister Miracle, and Swamp Thing.

A year out from the high-flying success of *Superman*, DC Studios is still hard at work building out its slate.

After kicking off its revamped DC Universe with the animated series *Creature Commandos*, the James Gunn and Peter Safran-led studio proved it was capable of ushering in a new DC era on the big screen with the 2025 release of *Superman*, which introduced David Corenswet as the the Man of Steel and earned over $618 million worldwide. It was followed by the second season of Gunn’s DCEU holdover *Peacemaker*, a project that further expanded the new cinematic universe.

DC Studios faced its first misfire with *Supergirl*, the Craig Gillespie-directed film centered on Superman’s hard-partying, traumatized cousin Kara (Milly Alcock). After receiving mixed reviews — though it certainly has its defenders — the movie has struggled to make an impact at the box office, earning just $37.1 million in its opening weekend.

Safran recently commented on the underwhelming performance, stating, “While *Supergirl* didn’t meet our box office expectations, it’s just one component of a broader, long-term strategy at DC Studios that we remain confident in.” The character will continue to play a part in the DCU, as detailed below.

With a boatload of exciting projects still on the horizon, ** has rounded up all the latest updates for every upcoming DC movie and TV show — including those outside of the DCU.

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler on ‘Lanterns’.

John Johnson/HBO Max

**Release date: **Aug. 16, 2026

At long last, late summer 2026 will see the release of *Lanterns*, an eight-episode HBO Max series about the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peace-keeping organization. The series will center on John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

A trailer for the series teased the dynamic between Stewart and Jordan, as well as the many trials they’ll face together. “The goal is to create something that feels timeless and grounded without sacrificing the magic of the source material,” said showrunner Chris Mundy (*True Detective: Night Country*) in a statement.

Well, it’ll be as grounded as a show can be while featuring the ridiculous bowl cut modeled by Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner, a member of both the Green Lantern Corps and the Justice Gang, the latter of which was highlighted in *Superman*.

“I’ve dropped more F-bombs in that project than I have in, I think, my entire career put together,” he told EW of *Lanterns*.**

Tom Rhys Harries at BFI Flare 2026 in London; DC Comics’ Clayface.

Jo Hale/Getty; DC Comics

**Release date: **Oct. 23, 2026

Variations on the shape-shifting Clayface date back to the DC Comics of the 1940s, and the monster remains a consistent presence in the franchise to this day. You’ll even see Clayface on the DCU animated series *Creature Commandos *(2024–present).

As Gunn explained to EW, *Clayface* was pitched to him by Mike Flanagan, the writer and director behind horror hits like Netflix’s *The Haunting of Hill House *(2018) and *The* *Shining* sequel *Doctor Sleep* (2019). Flanagan penned the script and James Watkins (*Speak No Evil*) directs, with *The Batman* director Matt Reeves producing.

“It’s a body horror movie,” said Gunn. “It’s a horror movie that, like any cool body horror movie, just happens to be in the DCU... We did not plan to do *Clayface*. That was really something he brought to us.” The film’s teaser trailer, released in April 2026, backs that sentiment up with a striking image of Matt Hagen, Clayface himself, sporting heavy facial injuries.

Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries, a relative newcomer who previously appeared in Guy Ritchie’s *The Gentlemen* (2019), will star as the film’s titular character, a Hollywood actor who goes down a dark path after being horribly mutilated by a gangster. He’ll be joined by Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan, and Max Minghella.**** “Both Matt Reeves and I were just blown away by [Rhys Harries], and can’t wait for you to see this film,” Gunn wrote in a June 2025 post on X.

Man of Tomorrow

David Corenswet as Superman in ‘Superman’.

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

**Release Date: **July 9, 2027

Not long after *Superman* flew into theaters and became DC Studios’ first cinematic hit, a follow-up went into development. Gunn shared the news himself on social media with an image teasing a team-up between Superman (David Corenswet) and Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). Yes, you read that right: Clark is joining forces with his enemy.

The director later elaborated on the concept, saying, “It’s a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat. It’s more complicated than that, but that’s a big part of it.” Gunn has also insisted that *Man of Tomorrow* is not a traditional sequel to *Superman*, but that it will feature several returning characters.

As a result, much of the core cast is expected to return alongside Corenswet and Hoult, including Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Isabela Merced (Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl), Edi Gathegi (Mr. Terrific), and Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner). Additionally, Milly Alcock will reprise her role as Supergirl — with director Craig Gillespie recently telling EW that her solo movie and *Man of Tomorrow* “perfectly segue together” — and Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart will make his cinematic debut in the film. Comic villain Brainiac will also appear in the movie, to be played by Lars Eidinger.

Filming is currently underway, suggesting the summer 2027 release date will hold firm.

The Batman: Part II

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman in ‘The Batman’.

Jonathan Olley/DC Comics/Warner Bros.

**Release date: **Oct. 1, 2027

DC’s latest iteration of the Caped Crusader, *The Batman*, earned $772 million upon its release in 2022, not to mention glowing reviews and even a few Academy Award nominations. As such, its upcoming sequel is a huge title for the studio, despite being an Elseworlds title, meaning it exists outside of the DCU’s shared universe.

Since the sequel was announced in April 2022, the project has seen numerous delays as writer and director Reeves continued to work on the script.

Robert Pattinson, who plays Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, even joked about the time in between installments. “I started out as young Batman and I’m going to be f---ing old Batman by the sequel,” he cracked during a March 2025 interview with *Hero Magazine*.

Since then, filming has officially begun, and several big-name actors have joined the cast. Marvel stars Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson are among the newcomers populating Pattinson’s Gotham, though the characters they’re playing remain under wraps. Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry, and Sebastian Koch round out the new additions.

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Creature Commandos season 2

The cast of ‘Creature Commandos’.

**Release date: **2027

While many saw *Superman* as the advent of Gunn and Safran’s era at DC, the first project they shepherded to the screen was *Creature Commandos*. The animated series, which follows a black ops team of monsters organized by Amanda Waller, wrapped its first outing in January 2025. It’s currently gearing up for a second season, with production underway.

Season 1 ended with a few notable developments, including the Bride of Frankenstein (voiced by Indira Varma) being posited as the team’s new leader, and Princess Ilana of Pokolistan (voiced by Maria Bakalova) revealing herself to be a secret villain.

“Up until the last 10 minutes of the show, you are not for sure convinced that she really wants to dominate the world,” Bakalova told EW following the season finale. “But she does! She wants control over everybody and to be the most powerful person in charge. It’s interesting how you can manipulate people by making yourself look more innocent, more fragile, and maybe even more stupid.”

In May 2026, Gunn offered an idea of when the series might return. In response to a fan on Threads asking which projects were coming after *Man of Tomorrow*, the director replied, “Well, *Creature Commandos* season 2 won’t be long after,” suggesting it is on track for a late summer — or even early fall — 2027 premiere.

Viola Davis as Amanda Waller in ‘Suicide Squad’.

Clay Enos/Warner Bros.

**Release date: **TBD

*Waller*, a *Peacemaker* spinoff about Viola Davis‘ bureaucrat Amanda Waller, was one of the first projects announced by Gunn and Safran after taking over DC Studios.

It was revealed in January 2023 that *Doom Patrol* creator Jeremy Carver and *Watchmen *writer Christal Henry would pen the series. But Gunn later admitted (via *Variety*) that it’s been a “bumpy road” for the project. With *Peacemaker* season 2 having already aired, *Waller* has required some reconfiguring.

In August 2025, Gunn told PEOPLE that the project was still in development, and that “I can’t wait to see Viola put on their Waller pants again.” EW has reached out to the studio for clarity on the project’s current status.

Frank Grillo, who plays Rick Flag Sr. in *Creature Commandos*, *Superman,* and *Peacemaker*, also teased his involvement in the project on Instagram.

“Standing next to greatness, @violadavis,” he wrote (via Everything DC). “I think we look good together. #Waller.Spinoff.”

Paradise Lost

Robin Wright as Antiope on Themyscira in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’. Clay Enos/Warner Bros.

**Release date: **TBD

Announced in January 2023, the HBO Max series *Paradise Lost* has been described as a drama set on the island of Themyscira, home of Wonder Woman, that will focus on “the genesis and political intrigue of an island of all women,” according to a press release.

“It’s almost like *Game of Thrones* with Westeros but with all the inhabitants of Paradise Island,” Gunn teased at the time.

*“Paradise Lost* is moving along. It’s slow-moving, but it’s moving,” Gunn told EW in May 2025. “And, yeah, I really love that project a lot.” In April 2026, he reiterated on Threads that the series is “in extreme development.”

When EW asked if the project is “directly connected” to the studio’s plans for Wonder Woman, Gunn was cagey. “Yes. Well, yes and no. *Wonder Woman*‘s a separate thing. We’re working on *Wonder Woman*. *Wonder Woman*‘s being written right now. So it’s different. I mean, not *different*. They’re connected. She’s from f---ing Themyscira, so...”

Untitled Wonder Woman movie

Wonder Woman of DC Comics.

**Release date: **TBD

While there isn’t much to report about the state of Wonder Woman in the DCU, Gunn *did* reveal to EW in June 2025 that a new project centering the lasso-whipping hero was in the works. Soon after, it was revealed that *Supergirl* writer Ana Nogueira was writing the script. In June 2026, she told *Variety* that she was still in the “early days” of the process.

As EW reported, Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav cited Wonder Woman as one of the pillars of this new era of the DCU, along with Superman, Batman, and Supergirl.

Gunn weighed in, telling EW, “I think that’s accurate, actually. I think that he got that from something I said. I wouldn’t say only those four characters, but I would say that those four characters are incredibly important to us.”

Gunn also confirmed that he had yet to cast the role of Wonder Woman, which very likely means that Gal Gadot, who played the superhero in several DCEU titles, won’t be returning to the role.

A third solo *Wonder Woman* film was in the works, but director Patty Jenkins, who helmed 2017’s *Wonder Woman* and 2020’s *Wonder Woman 1984*, said in 2024 that her work with the franchise is “over for the time being, easily forever,” citing Gunn and Safran’s new vision for the studio.**

Booster Gold

**Release date: **TBD

Gunn and Safran announced *Booster Gold* back in 2023, but a February 2025 update revealed that it was delayed due to a “particular showrunner/creator” who expressed interest before ultimately bowing out. He did, however, confirm that the studio is moving forward with the project, per *Variety*.

In June 2026, David Jenkins (*Our Flag Means Death*) shared on Bluesky that he’d submitted the pilot script for the project. “I love it,” he said. “One of my favorite pilot scripts.”

Envisioned as an “outright comedy,” *Booster Gold* centers on the titular hero, who uses advanced technology from the future to travel back in time and present himself as a super-powered hero.

Following the series’ announcement, EW expressed enthusiasm over the character’s involvement in the franchise, writing, “Booster Gold plays a major role in both *Justice League International* and* 52 *— two all-time great DC comics that we hoped the studio’s new regime might draw from.”

And we weren’t the only ones excited. Speaking with EW in 2023, *Blue Beetle* director Ángel Manuel Soto discussed his idea for a potential crossover between Blue Beetle and Booster Gold.**

The Brave and the Bold

The 2010 animated series ‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold’. Warner Bros.

**Release date: **TBD

*The Brave and the Bold**, *one of the first projects announced by Gunn and Safran,* *has been described as an oddball father and son story about Batman and Robin. Don’t expect to see Pattinson’s Caped Crusader, though, as this live-action story will exist in a different continuity.

Andy Muschietti, who previously helmed *The Flash* for DC, will direct, with his sister and creative partner Barbara Muschietti producing.

“We saw *The Flash* even before taking the reins at DC Studios, and we knew we were in the hands of not only a visionary director but a massive DC fan,” Gunn and Safran said in a statement to EW. “So, when it came time to find a director for *The Brave and the Bold*, there was really only one choice. Luckily, Andy said yes; Barbara signed on to produce with us and we were on our way. They’re an extraordinary team, and we couldn’t have better or more inspiring partners as we embark on this thrilling new adventure in the DCU.”**

Swamp Thing

Swamp Thing. DC

**Release date: **TBD

*Swamp Thing* was announced in January 2023, and is slated to be the final film in the first phase of the DCU, which Gunn and Safran titled “Gods and Monsters.” James Mangold, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind films like *Ford v Ferrari *(2019) and *A Complete Unknown* (2024), will write the script and is in talks to direct.

“While I’m sure DC views *Swamp Thing* as a franchise, I would be viewing it as a very simple, clean, Gothic horror movie about this man/monster,” Mangold told *Variety* in 2023, adding that he’d been “toying for years with the idea of making a kind of Frankenstein movie” and that he views it as a “standalone.”

Speaking with Josh Horowitz on the *Happy Sad Confused* podcast in July 2025, Gunn revealed that Mangold hadn’t yet turned in a script due to his busy schedule, but confirmed, “We’re talking about it again.”

Mister Miracle

Mister Miracle.

DC Entertainment

**Release date: **TBD

In June 2025, DC Studios announced it was developing a series adaptation of Tom King and Mitch Gerads *Mister Miracle* comic series.

“No prison can hold him. No trap can contain him,” reads a plot synopsis. “He is Scott Free, the worldwide celebrity sensation known as Mister Miracle, and he is the greatest escape artist who ever lived. But can he pull off the ultimate trick – and escape death itself?”

It goes on to call the series “a harrowing, hilarious, heart wrenching journey across the pitfalls of the ordinary and extraordinary as the son of God raised by the devil tries to save his family, his world, and maybe even himself.” It’s been confirmed that the series will exist within the DCU continuity, and that the voice actors will reprise their roles in live-action.

In a 2017 interview with EW, King spoke about what drew him to the Scott Free incarnation of Mister Miracle, first introduced in the comics in the 1970s. “What makes Mister Miracle interesting is he’s the son of God, but instead of God giving his son to the people, he gave his son to the devil. That’s his origin,” King said.

“He was raised in Hell, tortured from his time he was a kid. The reason he’s a good escape artist is that he escaped that torture. The pain of his childhood is what he was trying to escape. He turned that into entertainment, he turned that into art. That makes it interesting to me, he turned it into a skill. There’s just something essentially American about an escape artist.”**

Teen Titans

Cyborg, Starfire, Beast Boy, Robin, and Raven of the animated ‘Teen Titans’ series.

Cartoon Network / Courtesy: Everett

**Release date: **TBD

Gunn and Safran announced a live-action *Teen Titans* film in March 2024, revealing that *Supergirl* screenwriter Ana Nogueira would pen the screenplay. In June 2026, Nogueira told *Variety* that, like her *Wonder Woman* script, *Teen Titans* is still in its “early days.”

The pint-sized team of teenage superheroes first appeared in DC comics in the 1960s, and recently soared in the series *Titans*, which aired four seasons between 2018 and 2023.

**Release date: **TBD

*Sgt. Rock* is one of the more intriguing projects in development at the studio, if only because it’s had some lofty names attached and its current status is... interesting. The Oscar-nominated *Call Me By Your Name* director Luca Guadagnino was at one point attached to direct, with a script penned by his *Challengers* and *Queer* collaborator Justin Kuritzkes. Colin Farrell, who starred in *The Batman* and its spinoff series *The Penguin*, was reportedly in talks to star.

First introduced in 1959, Sgt. Frank Rock battled Nazis in World War II. “What we love about *Sgt. Rock* is the opportunity to tell a story about heroism and conflict in [a] compelling and unique way,” Safran told reporters earlier in 2025. “Justin really wrote a wonderful screenplay and that’s what catapulted that project to the forefront.”

In April 2025, reports surfaced claiming *Sgt. Rock* was no longer in development, allegedly due to scheduling problems. When EW asked Gunn about the project in May of that year, he said it was “in a pretty good place,” adding, “We’re still moving forward, but... it wasn’t exactly where I wanted it to be creatively, and so it needs to change a little bit.”

During his 2025 *Happy Sad Confused* appearance just a couple months later, Gunn said he was “really excited about *Sgt. Rock*,” though he also shared that Guadagnino was no longer involved. EW has reached out to the studio for clarity on the project’s current status.

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Untitled Jimmy Olsen spinoff

Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in ‘Superman’.

**Release date: **TBD

In case anyone doubted *Superman*‘s success, they need look no further than the number of spinoffs it’s already spawned. Alongside the big-screen follow-ups *Supergirl* and *Man of Tomorrow*, DC Studios is developing an untitled HBO Max series centered on Skyler Gisondo’s *Daily Planet* photographer, Jimmy Olsen.

The series, which is *not* called *DC Crime*, will follow Jimmy and his fellow *Daily Planet* reporters as they investigate cases involving villainous metahumans, with the first season centering on Flash villain Gorilla Grodd. *Scream 7* actor Jimmy Tatro was recently confirmed to be playing Grodd, reuniting him with his *American Vandal* creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, who serve as showrunners.

When asked about the project in June 2026, Gunn wrote on Threads, “It’s both a Jimmy Olsen AND a Gorilla Grodd show. And it’s one of my favorite projects.” He also shared that filming would be starting “soon.”

Untitled Mr. Terrific spinoff

Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific in ‘Superman’.

**Release date: **TBD

Another *Superman* spinoff revolving around Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific is reportedly in the works. Rumblings of this project began in 2025 after the movie’s release, and *The Hollywood Reporter* recently mentioned it is in “active development,” with Allan Heinberg (*The Sandman*) writing the pilot. EW has reached out to DC Studios for comment.

Untitled Deathstroke/Bane movie

Deathstroke; Bane.

**Release date: **TBD

In late 2024, *The Hollywood Reporter* revealed that the DCU was developing a film centered on a pair of DC supervillains, Bane and Deathstroke. Gunn and Safran confirmed the project’s existence in February 2025, with *Variety* reporting that *Captain America: Brave New World* writer Matthew Orton was penning the screenplay.

In May 2026, *Deadline* reported that Greg Mottola (*Superbad*), who previously directed two episodes of *Peacemaker*, had emerged as a frontrunner to helm the film. EW has reached out to the studio for comment.

Additional animated projects

In addition to *Creature Commandos* and *Mister Miracle*, DC Studios is moving forward with a number of animated titles.

Most recently, DC Studios unveiled three new animated series at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, starting with *Absolute Batman*, an adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta (both of whom will serve as creatives on the new series). It will follow an alternate version of the Caped Crusader who exists as a working-class hero, not a billionaire.

Also on deck is DC’s first-ever anime series, *Joker: Laugh Riot*, which will follow the iconic villain after Batman is killed — by someone other than him. It’s geared toward an adult audience and comes from executive producer Jim Krieg and director Yasuhuro Aoki. For the kids, a Krypto series has been greenlit, following the mischievous dog’s adventures alongside a “gang of misfit criminal wannabes.”

Beyond these shows, *My Adventures with Superman* season 3 is currently airing on Adult Swim and a Green Lantern spinoff centered on Jessica Cruz (Auli’i Cravalho) is in the works. Amazon Prime Video’s series *Batman: Caped Crusader* will return for season 2 on July 31.

On the film side, the first installment of the animated *Batman: Knightfall* trilogy — *Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall** *— is slated for digital release later this year. Featuring Anson Mount as Batman, it adapts the iconic “Knightfall” comic storyline, which pits the Dark Knight against Bane.

A Robin-centric film, *Dynamic Duo*, is scheduled for release on June 30, 2028.

The Authority

María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer in ‘Superman’.

DC Studios/Warner Bros.

**Status: **Shelved

*The Authority* comes from WildStorm, an imprint of DC, and will likely appeal to fans of the ultra-violence and irreverence of *The Boys*. A film centering around the team was part of Gunn and Safran’s first wave of announcements, but it has since been shelved indefinitely.

In April 2026, Gunn confirmed the news on Threads, writing, “The script wasn’t quite there but more importantly it didn’t work in terms of the larger DCU both in terms of the story and practical concerns. Maybe some day. Not soon.”

Regardless of where the movie stands, the property itself has already made some headway in the DCU. One key member of the Authority is the Engineer, who made their DCU debut in *Superman*. Speaking with EW for our *Superman* cover story, actress María Gabriela De Faría had previously suggested plans are in place for the future of her character.

“We did have a bit of that conversation about the future of the Engineer,” she said. “And the motherf---er was very secretive. He was like, ‘I have a great idea,’ and then [texted] a little emoji. *Okay, so what is it?!* And then he didn’t reply. He’s keeping me in the dark, but apparently he has a great idea of what to do with this character.”

Perhaps *The Authority* will live on someday.

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