After the chaotic collapse of the DCEU, capped off by 2023’s The Flash, Warner Bros. hit the reset button. Enter: James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU a bold new reboot branded as “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.” The mission? To weave together movies, TV shows, animation, and even games into one cohesive, canon-driven storytelling universe. This new direction promises both creative ambition and narrative clarity, something sorely missing from DC’s previous efforts.
🎬 Here’s your complete guide to every upcoming DCU movie, including confirmed details, cast, creative teams, and how they all connect under Gunn’s leadership.
✅ What is the DCU?
The DCU (DC Universe) is the new shared cinematic universe for DC Comics characters, overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Unlike its predecessor, the DCEU, the DCU will have a centralized continuity, beginning with animated and TV projects like Creature Commandos and Peacemaker Season 2, and officially launching on the big screen with 2025’s Superman.
DC Studios is also embracing a multiversal strategy through its Elseworlds banner, allowing projects like The Batman Part II and Joker: Folie à Deux to exist outside the main continuity.
🎥 Every Upcoming DCU Movie in Order of Release
1. 🦸♂️ Superman
📅 Release Date: July 11, 2025
🎬 Directed & Written by: James Gunn
🎭 Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Anthony Carrigan, Edi Gathegi
James Gunn brings a hopeful, fresh take on the Man of Steel. With influences from All-Star Superman, Kingdom Come, and For All Seasons, this reboot balances a romantic Daily Planet dynamic with global-scale superhero conflict. Nicholas Hoult steps in as Lex Luthor, and the supporting cast includes Guy Gardner (Green Lantern), Hawkgirl, and Mister Terrific. Superman’s role in world affairs sets the stage for the DCU’s moral questions and tone.
2. 🦸♀️ Supergirl
📅 Release Date: June 26, 2026
🎬 Directed by: Craig Gillespie
✍️ Written by: Ana Nogueira
📚 Based on: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King & Bilquis Evely
🎭 Starring: Milly Alcock, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa (as Lobo), David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham
This cosmic coming-of-age story follows Kara Zor-El in a gritty, sci-fi revenge journey across space. Expect a darker Supergirl with a hardened past, starkly different from her cousin Clark Kent. Krypto the Superdog and the fan-favorite antihero Lobo also make appearances.
3. 🧟 Clayface
📅 Release Date: September 11, 2026
🎬 Directed by: James Watkins
✍️ Written by: Mike Flanagan & Hossein Amini
🎭 Starring: Tom Rhys Harries
A horror-inspired origin film likened to Cronenberg’s The Fly, this standalone film dives deep into the tragic transformation of the shape-shifting Batman villain. Clayface was teased in Creature Commandos and will debut in live-action here.
4. 🦇 The Batman Part II (Elseworlds)
📅 Release Date: October 1, 2027
🎬 Directed by: Matt Reeves
✍️ Written by: Matt Reeves & Mattson Tomlin
🎭 Starring: Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell
Although not part of the DCU, The Batman Part II continues the noir-tinged detective saga from Matt Reeves. The Penguin’s rise in the Gotham underworld sets the stage, with potential appearances from Selina Kyle and Sofia Gigante. This remains a separate continuity under the Elseworlds label.
5. ⚖️ The Authority
📅 Release Date: TBD
🎬 Director & Writer: TBD
🧠 Produced by: James Gunn & Peter Safran
🦸 Connection to DCU: Introduces The Engineer (featured in Superman)
An ensemble of morally grey heroes who take global justice into their own hands, The Authority represents the edgier side of the DCU. Expect Midnighter and Apollo DC’s most prominent LGBTQ+ superhero couple to headline this bold, potentially R-rated team film.
6. 🦇 Batman: The Brave and the Bold
📅 Release Date: TBD
🎬 Directed by: Andy Muschietti
📚 Based on: Grant Morrison’s Batman run
🧠 Produced by: James Gunn & Peter Safran
A brand-new Batman enters the DCU! This film introduces Damian Wayne, the assassin-raised son of Bruce Wayne. With the Bat-Family already established in this universe, fans can expect appearances from other Robins like Dick Grayson and Tim Drake. Don’t confuse this version with Pattinson’s Batman this one’s part of the main DCU timeline.
7. 🌱 Swamp Thing
📅 Release Date: TBD
🎬 Directed by: James Mangold (Logan)
🧠 Produced by: James Gunn & Peter Safran
A horror-flavored origin story that taps into the DCU’s magical realm. Expect influences from Alan Moore’s legendary Swamp Thing comics. Mangold’s take will explore themes of love, loss, and nature’s vengeance a dark yet poetic addition to the shared universe.
8. 🦸♂️ Teen Titans
📅 Release Date: TBD
✍️ Written by: Ana Nogueira (Supergirl)
🎬 Director: TBD
DC’s younger heroes take center stage! This adaptation is expected to feature Damian Wayne and possibly Dick Grayson and Tim Drake. It’s unclear if the team will lean into the comic vibe or echo the tone of beloved animated versions (Teen Titans 2003 or Young Justice). Either way, expect high drama and major action.
9. 💣 Sgt. Rock
📅 Release Date: TBD
🎬 Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
✍️ Written by: Justin Kuritzkes
🎭 Starring: Colin Farrell, Mike Faist (rumored)
Set during WWII, this gritty war film follows Sgt. Rock’s Easy Company as they team up with the French Resistance to stop the Nazis from acquiring the Spear of Destiny. This film will blend history, supernatural elements, and explosive action. Characters from Creature Commandos are rumored to return.
🔮 Other DCU Projects in Development
- Constantine 2 – Keanu Reeves is set to return. The script is finished, but no official release window yet.
- Dynamic Duo (Animated) – Focusing on Jason Todd and Dick Grayson, this stop-motion/CG hybrid drops in 2028.
- Wonder Woman Project (TBD) – Gunn has teased development of a new Diana-led film, but no team is confirmed.
- Bane/Deathstroke Film – In early development; rumored to be part of DCU’s darker corner.
🌍 How Elseworlds Fits In
James Gunn’s Elseworlds label keeps successful out-of-continuity films like:
- The Batman series (Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson)
- Joker films (Todd Phillips, Joaquin Phoenix)
This allows creators to tell standalone, auteur-driven stories without messing with the DCU timeline.
🔥 Final Thoughts
The DCU is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious superhero reboots ever attempted. With top-tier directors, bold character choices, and a clear creative roadmap, the future of DC on screen looks brighter and stranger than ever.
Keep this page bookmarked we’ll update it with every new trailer, casting announcement, and confirmed release date.
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