Superman and Batman Reborn: DC Studios’ Movie and TV Plans Revealed

DC Studios CEO James Gunn gave us a first look at DC Studios’ slate of upcoming movies on Tuesday and HBO Max TV shows, including well-known characters such as Batman and Supergirl, as well as lesser-known characters such as Booster Gold, Creature Commandos and The Authority.

The upcoming film Superman: Legacy Rebirth will serve as the “true beginning” of the superhero universe. A new actor will replace Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel in the film, which hits theaters on July 11, 2025.

Just as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has “phases” (going into Phase 5 this year), DC’s upcoming slate is titled Gods and Monsters. Gunn and fellow DC CEO Peter Safran revealed that the same actors will play the same roles for most of the movies and TV, so you won’t be confused about one guy playing the Flash on TV and someone else on the big screen. But they also confirmed that there will still be room for different versions of certain characters, such as Robert Pattinson’s The Batman and the already confirmed sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker.

Gunn, who is also known for his directing and writing work, laid out the initial Chapter 1 plans in a list that includes the film and HBO Max show:

• Animal Commando A seven-part animated series written by Gunn.
• Waller A live-action spinoff of the HBO Max series Peacemaker (which was a spin-off from the Suicide Squad films) starring Viola Davis as the head of a secret government task force.
• Superman: Legacy Written by Gunn, it Henry Cavill not featured As a hero and there will be no original story. Instead, according to Safran, the film will focus on Superman “balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.” Image by artist Frank Quitely and author Grant Morrison The beloved all-star Superman comic story Gunn had shown it as he talked about it.
• the lantern Green Lantern is an HBO Max TV series that follows Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart. This superpowered space-cop show takes inspiration from True Detective and follows our heroes as they solve mysteries on Earth.
• authority A film about extreme superheroes willing to use “any means necessary” to protect the planet. Ironically, The Authority began as a satire of DC superheroes, including parody versions of Superman and Batman in a romantic relationship, but DC bought publisher Wildstorm and eventually absorbed the characters into mainstream DC Comics continuity.
• paradise lost A series set on Wonder Woman’s island of Themyscira, inspired by Game of Thrones.
• Bold and brave The film introduced the new Batman of the DCU and the most despicable Robin: his son Damian Wayne, who was raised by assassins. Gunn cites Damian as his favorite Robin, and the film takes his cue Grant Morrison’s comics run. Batman in the film will not be played by Robert Pattinson, who played the character in last year’s film. Batman.
• Booster Gold A series about a loser from the future who returns to the present using futuristic technology and wins people’s love by becoming a superhero. According to Gunn, it’s a “superhero story of imposter syndrome.”
• Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow A movie about Superman’s cousin. It is a sci-fi story based on writer Tom King’s 2022 comic series and will highlight how Supergirl’s difficult childhood made her tougher than Superman. It has not yet been confirmed if Sasha Kale will continue her role as Supergirl in the upcoming Flash movie.
• Swamp story A horror film that will complete the early stages of the film and show. Swamp Thing has previously appeared in live action in two 80s movies, a 90s TV show, and a short-lived 2019 series.

Gunn did not mention any casting details for the new continuity’s Superman or Batman.

Gunn and Safran last October Took charge to bring Superman, Batman and other DC Comics characters into new film, TV, animation and video game projects under the reorganized division of Warner Bros. Discovery.

The newly announced film projects aren’t the only DC movies on the horizon. Shazam: Wrath of the Gods Out on March 17, shine Hits theaters on June 16 (and resets continuity), Blue Beetle arrives on August 18 and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is scheduled for December 25.

Beyond this, there are two Batman-inspired films with sequels in the works: 2019 Joker And of 2022 Batman. The latter will be titled The Batman Part II and will be a separate story from The Brave and the Bold and will be released on October 3, 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Although last October black adam tried to establish Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the leading light of the DC universe — and brought in Cavill Back as Superman — Johnson Won’t come back DC’s new movie and Cavill’s early stage Does not repeat his role As Superman.

On the TV side, HBO Max series Peacemaker — 2021 spinoff of the film Suicide Squad — will be back For the second seasonThe ninth and final season of The Flash begins on February 9, the third season Superman and Lois Starting in March, Colin Farrell’s Penguin from Batman is getting his own show. Harley Quinn was an animated series Renewed for Season 4and getting Valentine’s Day Special.

However, the Titans and Doom will patrol Ended after their fourth season. The second episodes of both seasons will arrive on HBO Max later this year.

Gunn has another project coming from DC rival Marvel: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 — 32nd Marvel Cinematic Universe movies — hits theaters on May 5.