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As summer 2026 rolls around, we are one step closer to seeing what else James Gunn's DCU Chapter One and the wider DC universe have in store, as tons of upcoming DC movies and TV shows make their way to streaming and on the big screen.
After Superman, Creature Commandos, and Peacemaker season 2 ushered in a new era for the superhero studio, the fun continues in 2026. Next up, Milly Alcock's party-mad Supergirl will shine in her first solo movie, followed by the DCU's first all-out horror movie, Clayface. Then, two new heroes will take us on a True Detective-style adventure in Lanterns. There are also a few sequels on the way, too, but more on that later.
Upcoming DC movies
- There are currently 10 upcoming DC movies that have been announced.
- However, only four have confirmed release dates for 2026 and 2027 so far, and you can read more on their production statuses down below.
- The four movies that currently have release dates are Supergirl, Clayface, Man of Tomorrow, and The Batman 2.
Supergirl
Release date: June 26, 2026
As part of Gunn and Safran's new DC slate, we're getting a new look at Supergirl. Based on Tom King's comic book series of the same name, this "science fiction adventure" will introduce a Supergirl that "viewers are not used to seeing."
Starring House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock in the titular role, the movie sees Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly join forces with Jason Mamoa's Lobo when a ruthless adversary strikes too close to home. Gunn put out a first look at Supergirl in January 2025, and we also got to see her briefly in the recent Superman movie, which you learn more about in our Superman ending explained guide. However, since then, Warner Bros. has released multiple Supergirl trailers, giving us a taste of the film's level of action as the teen does everything in her power to protect her planet and her dog.
Clayface
Release date: October 24, 2026
DC is going fully in on Batman, and the upcoming "body-horror" movie about one of his most famous foes is proof of that. Directed by Speak No Evil's James Watkins and written by horror legend Mike Flanagan, Clayface focuses on the Hollywood actor variation of the villain, known as Matt Hagen, who turned into a gloopy, clay-like monster after he was disfigured by thugs.
DC released the first Clayface trailer in April 2026, which gave us a glimpse of Tom Rhys Harries undergoing scary bodily changes after being attacked, such as his skin melting off his face, and his body becoming one with a bathtub. It is not clear just how the movie will approach the villain's transformation, but going by what we have seen so far, it looks like questionable medical procedures may play a part in his origin story.
Man of Tomorrow
Release date: July 9, 2027
Man of Tomorrow is going to be the sequel to the box office hit that was 2025's Superman. It was announced in September (only a few months after Superman's release), and we already know that Lex Luthor will be back as the main baddie again. That means that both David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult will be back to reprise their roles of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor, respectively.
Gunn is keeping the major plot of the upcoming DC movie firmly under wraps, but we have gotten a few clues from the Peacemaker season 2 ending. Also, thanks to the sequel's first look, we know that it will see the duo team up against a new enemy. The sequel is set to introduce DC comics' superintelligent android Braniac, played by Lars Eidinger. We'll likely get more information as flicks such as Supergirl and Clayface are released. So, stay tuned for updates!
The Batman 2
Release date: October 1, 2027
Just what the follow-up to Matt Reeves' The Batman will focus on is an enigma for now, but a sequel is in the works. Reeves is returning to write and direct the follow-up and Robert Pattinson will don the cowl once again, though beyond that, there are no confirmed cast members. Plus, per The Hollywood Reporter, Reeves is meeting with writers and directors to create a range of villain movies, with Professor Pyg, Clayface, and Scarecrow namechecked.
Despite the big shake-up at DC, this film is safe – and Gunn and Reeves have denied claims that Pattinson's Batman would be incorporated into the main series of films. Instead, the films will remain part of their own separate universe, which is now being referred to as DC Elseworlds. However, we will be waiting a while for it after it was delayed all the way to 2027. Pattinson has stated he knows the plot of The Batman 2, so it's moving along.
The Brave and the Bold
Release date: TBC
The movie will follow Batman and his son Damian Wayne as Robin, giving us our first new look at the duo since Joel Schumacher's 1997 cult classic that starred George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell in the titular roles. Andy Muschietti will direct.
"It's a strange father and son story about the two of them and based on Grant Morrison's run of the Batman," Gunn explained. Though casting is yet to be announced, this particular Dark Knight won't be Robert Pattinson's Batman and will have no connection to the Matt Reeves film. There is a writer involved and Gunn has confirmed that Andy Muschietti will be the first one to read a script.
Teen Titans
Release date: TBC
The Teen Titans are also getting a big screen movie from DC Studios. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the project is being written by Ana Nogueira, who is behind the script of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Few details are available at the moment about who will star, but this is certainly exciting news for fans of the comics.
Wonder Woman
Release date: TBC
James Gunn has revealed that a new Wonder Woman movie, seemingly separate from Gal Gadot's stint in the role, is in the works. While the co-CEO of DC Studios was reluctant to add more (casting appears to be a way off, it seems), he did confirm that the new Wonder Woman movie is "being written right now" in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Swamp Thing
Release date: TBC
Information on the new Swamp Thing movie is still limited, but it will focus on the origins of the mysterious DC character. From what's been revealed so far about this one, it's expected it will be tonally darker than the other DC projects. James Mangold is directing, and he's hinted the film won't have strong ties to the wider DCU.
The Authority
Release date: TBC
Another new upcoming movie from DC Studios is The Authority, which will see WildStorm characters join the DCU. They'll be taking "matters into their own hands to do what they believe is right," per the official synopsis. Gunn has also stated that work on this movie has been put on the backburner for now. So, it will likely be some time before we hear any news on it.
Dynamic Duo
Release date: TBC
The Dynamic Duo is an upcoming animated DC movie that is currently in pre-production. The film will see the two Robins who fought alongside Batman (Dick Grayson and Jason Todd) and tell the two's origin stories. Matthew Aldrich is writing the script while Matt Reeves' production company 6th & Idaho is producing it. Not much is known about the movie, but it's being marketed as a starting point for families trying to get into the dark world of Gotham. So expect some light-hearted animated fun here folks! There's been no recent news on this one yet though, so we're not sure how far along this one will be.
Upcoming DC TV shows
- So far, the only 2026 upcoming DC TV show that has been confirmed is Lanterns.
- There are, in total, eight upcoming DC series that have been confirmed, though.
- Once we head more into the DCU and the new timeline builds up we expect more announcements to head our way. We'll keep you posted as soon as more news breaks.
Lanterns
Release date: TBC 2026
DC Studios has announced a new Green Lantern project as part of its slate of new movies and shows. As per Variety, DC Studios co-CEOs stated that Lanterns "plays a really big role leading us into the main story that we're telling across our film and television." The True Detective-style take on the DC hero focuses on Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) reluctantly mentoring a younger Lantern, John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), and sees the two characters investigating an Earth-bound murder with larger implications. The cast so far also includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. The series has a 2026 release window, and production is now underway, as confirmed by a first-look image.
Waller
Release date: TBC
Waller was originally due to be released before Peacemaker season 2. However, after the Hollywood strikes, these shows were moved back around, and it's not yet clear when Waller will hit the screen. However, we expect it to be pretty linked still, given that Peacemaker season 1 ended with Leota Adebayo (Orange is the New Black's Danielle Brooks) revealing Amanda Waller's role in Task Force X. Per Variety, the series will be produced by Doom Patrol creator Jeremy Carver and see Viola Davis reprise the role as the titular character. Gunn called the show "the greatest ever". There's no release date yet. The show is still in development, but this is another project Gunn has suggested is on the back burner for the time being.
Blue Beetle spin-off
Release date: TBC
We all thought that Blue Beetle would stay firmly in the old DCEU, however the new timeline is bringing the superhero back with a new animated series. This show will be a continuation of the 2023 film, so it gives you a reason to watch the DC movies in order again as well. Currently not much is known about the new series, however, the show is still in active development. So, we should have more updates soon.
Booster Gold
Release date: TBC
Booster Gold is a hero many may not be familiar with, despite the fact that he's shown up in Smallville and Legends of Tomorrow before. According to the announcement, the show will follow Booster, who's also known as Michael Jon Carter in the comics, as he uses basic technology from the future to help him pretend to be a superhero in the present day. (We're guessing this one will have serious comedy leanings). In DC's slate announcement, Gunn described Booster Gold as the living embodiment of "Imposter syndrome." Speaking about the series in February 2025, Safran said: "We love Booster Gold. There was a particular showrunner/creator we were waiting on who expressed interest. We waited a really long time; ultimately he fell out of love. We pivoted. It’s still one that’s important to us. It’s moving forward with somebody else."
My Adventures with Green Lantern
Release date: TBC
This animated series will follow the life of teen Jessica Cruz after a Green Lantern Power Ring falls from the sky and chooses her to be its new champion. However, the young Jessica’s new powers come with some baggage as debris from the Lantern's war also comes to Earth, as well as some of their alien enemies. Jake Wyatt is executive producing, and Stephanie Gonzaga is co-executive producing. We’ll keep you posted as we wait for a release date. There haven't been any updates in a while though so this one is TBC.
DC Super Powers
Release date: TBC
DC Super Powers is another animated series that will take place at the Alliance School for Heroes. The show will focus on new students Lightning, Flash, Plastic Man, Aquagirl, Green Lantern, and Terra, who (under the watchful eye of Principal Martian Manhunter) work to increase their powers and to become the next generation of crimefighters. Matt Beans is executive producing, with Michael Chang on board as a supervising producer.
Starfire
Release date: TBC
Starfire will be a new animated series focusing on the origin story of the iconic Teen Titan. The show will follow her adventures after she finds a spaceship on her home planet of Tamaran, that she uses to explore the stars. In the show, we’ll also see “space biker Crush, plant-loving Fern, and the magical Princess Amethyst of Gemworld,” there are also promises of storylines involving saving “Space Dolphins,” surfing technicolor nebulas, and plenty of galactic exploration. Currently, there’s no release date for this one, but we do know that Josie Campbell is executive producing, and Brianne Drouhard is co-executive producing.
Paradise Lost
Release date: TBC
According to Gunn, Paradise Lost is set to be a Game of Thrones-esque series about the Amazons and Wonder Woman's home, Themyscira. While we know next to nothing about the plot, the filmmaker says the story will feature "all the darkness and drama and political intrigue" you can imagine goes on within a society of only women. "How did this society of women come about? What does it mean? What are their politics like? What are their rules?" he said of its overarching themes. "Who's in charge? What are all the games that they play with each other to get to the top?" No updates on this one in a while, other than Gunn telling Entertainment Weekly that it was "slow-moving, but it's moving."
Scrapped DC movies and shows: Man of Steel 2 and more
- Many scrapped DC projects were originally part of the DCEU and resulted from the new timeline starting with the DCU.
- In terms of scrapped DC movies, another Superman starring Henry Cavill was cancelled, and so was Wonder Woman 3 starring Gal Gadot.
- In terms of DC TV shows that were cancelled, the Reeves-verse Arkham Asylum TV show is no longer going ahead either.
A new Superman movie starring Cavill was reportedly in the works following the character's appearance in Black Adam, but that's no longer happening as the actor is officially finished as Superman. According to an earlier report from The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. was keen to get Cavill back for another solo movie that would essentially be Man of Steel 2, and prolific DC producer Charles Roven was already onboard, and the search was on for writers. Cavill later teased his return on Instagram.
The Flash director Andy Muschietti was even said to be interested in helming the project, with a tone similar to Richard Donner's Superman. A slightly conflicting report from Deadline indicated that the studio did hear a pitch from Roven and an unknown writer, but wasn't keen on it, instead opting to wait for Gunn and Safran's plans. Now they have taken hold of the DC universe, Man of Steel 2 is dead.
We've also seen Dwayne Johnson reveal that Black Adam 2 won't be happening anytime soon. The actor issued a statement saying he met with Gunn and Safran and was informed that Black Adam was not a part of their DC plans, but he could perhaps be back one day in the multiverse. The hierarchy of power in the DC universe has changed – just not in Johnson's favor.
It also looks like Wonder Woman 3 will no longer be happening, with Gadot reportedly out as the hero. That's despite Gadot indicating she would return. It was previously reported that a Patty Jenkins-directed Wonder Woman 3 would not be moving forward, which would have seen Lynda Carter return. Jenkins issued a statement on the situation confirming that her vision for Wonder Woman 3 was not being made.
The Reeves-verse has also seen a shake-up, with the Arkham Asylum TV show no longer moving forward. Sgt. Rock, which once had director Luca Guadagnino attached, has seemingly been put on ice for the time being.
For even more to look forward to, check out our guide to all the upcoming superhero movies coming soon. Or get up to speed on the latest DC outing with our Peacemaker season 2 review.
