James Gunn has revealed the first few projects on the newDC Universe’s slate of releases and teased mystery additions. After the end of the old DCEU, Gunn’s new version of the DC franchise starts in a few weeks withCreature Commandos. The animated series is the first of theannounced DCU movies and seriesto premiere, withDavid Corenswet’sSupermanbeing the franchise’s first movie, set for release in July 2025. Now, Gunn has outlined what will be the first projects in the DCU to be released, includingSupermanandCreature Commandos.
Speaking withIGN,James Gunn confirmed the first 5 movies and series in the DCU.Peacemakerseason 2, HBO’sLanternsseries, andSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowjoin Corenswet’s Superman movie and the TV-MA animated seriesCreature Commandosas the first projects to be released in the DCU. Gunn teased that mysteryfuture DCU projectscome after them. During the interview, Gunn also revealed that the Green Lantern series will be released around the Supergirl movie, which means a 2026 release, though he did not specify if it would come out before or after Kara Zor-El’s film. Check out the full quote below:
“It’s really Creature Commandos, Superman, Peacemaker, Lanterns, Supergirl. And then some things people don’t know.”
What James Gunn’s DC Universe Slate Confirmation Means
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The first DCU movies and TV shows to be released are more or less what was expected. Some things did shift around, asViola Davis’Wallerseries was once expected to debut sooner, while projects likeLanternsandPeacemakerseason 2 have gone through faster development processes. John Cena’s anti-hero will come back in 2025 alongside David Corenswet’s Superman movie, with Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr. debuting in December’sCreature Commandosbefore playing important roles in those two 2025 projects. DC also has its 2026 schedule shaping up nicely.
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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowreleases on June 17, 2025.According to Gunn,Lanternswill also be released around that time, with the Green Lantern series likely coming to HBO a couple of months before or after the Supergirl movie. Not related to the DCU is Robert Pattinson’sThe Batman - Part II, which will be released on July 26, 2025. That likely takes out a movie slot for the DCU in 2026. However, there are announced projects with no release dates, like Batman’sThe Brave and the Boldmovie and HBO’sBooster Gold, which could be released in 2027.
Our Take On James Gunn’s DC Universe Slate Confirmation
The DCU Is Off To A Strong Start
I think thatthe first 5 movies and TV shows set to be released in the DCU offer a nice varietyto grab the attention of different audiences.Creature Commandosis a TV-MA animated series, whileSupermanandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorroware classic superhero tentpoles with plenty of world-building.Peacemakerseason 2 continues a beloved and violent TV series, andLanternsbrings cosmic heroes to Earth for a dark and mature mystery. All of those projects sound interesting, making sure that Gunn’sDC Universesets up several exciting characters and storylines to follow in the franchise’s future.
Creature Commandos
Cast
Creature Commandos follows the exploits of a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for perilous missions unsuitable for humans. Released in December 2024, the film explores themes of redemption and collaboration as the monstrous squad is tasked with handling threats that present dire challenges beyond human capability.
Superman
Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
Peacemaker
Peacemaker is a television series expanding on the character from the film The Suicide Squad. Released in 2022, it follows the titular character, a determined anti-hero who upholds peace through extreme measures, as he confronts personal and external challenges in the aftermath of his previous mission.
Lanterns
Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart and veteran Hal Jordan, two members of the Green Lantern Corps, as they unravel a dark, Earth-bound mystery while investigating a murder in the American heartland.
Supergirl
Supergirl will be the second movie in the DC Universe following Superman. The movie is set to follow Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, and will be inspired by the comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely.
