The CW's DC experiment is over, and FOX's Gotham hasn't quite hit the mark. However, The Penguin soared, becoming a landmark achievement in DC adaptations. What's next for the DC Universe? Peacemaker and Gunn have delivered the absurd, crossover-filled content that Black Label comic fans craved.
Here's a rundown of upcoming DC series and animated projects:
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- Creature Commandos Season 2
- Peacemaker Season 2
- Paradise Lost
- Booster Gold
- Waller
- Lanterns
- Dynamic Duo
Creature Commandos Season 2
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Max has renewed Creature Commandos for a second season, following the critical acclaim of its December 5th premiere. Peter Safran and James Gunn, celebrating the success of Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos, confirmed the renewal, citing the series' exceptional performance. This unique DCU series, created by Gunn, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, including werewolves, vampires, mythological creatures, and a reanimated being. The show balances action, supernatural elements, and dark humor. Its 7.8 IMDb rating and 95% Rotten Tomatoes score speak volumes. The series explores themes of transformation, camaraderie, and self-discovery, boasting a stellar cast including Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo.
Peacemaker Season 2
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Release Date: August 2025 (Projected)
John Cena, in a Variety interview, discussed the extended development of Peacemaker Season 2 and its integration into the Gunn-Safran DCU. While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, Cena highlighted the careful, quality-focused approach, emphasizing Gunn and Safran's commitment to meticulous development over rushed production. The extended timeline reflects a deliberate strategy to ensure seamless integration within the larger DCU narrative, prioritizing coherent storytelling over a quick, disconnected sequel. Filming is underway.
Paradise Lost
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Paradise Lost explores the origins of Themyscira, the Amazonian homeland, before Wonder Woman. Peter Safran envisions a Game of Thrones-esque political drama set within this all-female society, exploring both its glory and its shadows. While still in early development (script refinement stage), James Gunn's confirmation of "very active development" suggests significant progress. The importance of Wonder Woman's mythology within the DCU ensures continued investment.
Booster Gold
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Booster Gold introduces Michael Jon Carter, a future athlete who travels back in time to become a manufactured hero. Assisted by his robotic companion, Skeets, he uses future knowledge and technology to gain an advantage. While details remain scarce, James Gunn, on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, confirmed ongoing script development, emphasizing the studio's commitment to high creative standards before moving to production.
Waller
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Waller, starring Viola Davis, will chronicle events following Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, via Deadline, explained the strategic sequencing, prioritizing Superman projects. The series boasts a talented creative team, including Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver, and retains key members of the Peacemaker cast. Gunn's social media updates confirm ongoing development, aligned with DC's revised process of completing scripts before setting release dates. Steve Agee's comments reinforce the focus on narrative quality.
Lanterns
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HBO's eight-episode Lanterns series, originally slated for Max, features a partnership between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, investigating a murder in the American heartland that uncovers a larger conspiracy. The series, written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, and directed by James Hawes, boasts a strong cast including Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Ulrich Thomsen, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. Gunn highlighted the series' earthbound setting and its investigative drama format, drawing comparisons to True Detective. The color symbolism (Hal in green, John in yellow) hints at complex character dynamics. Gunn also indicated potential appearances by other Lantern Corps members.
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Dynamic Duo
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DC Studios and Swaybox Studios are collaborating on Dynamic Duo, an animated feature exploring the relationship between Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. Variety reports the film will focus on their friendship and diverging paths, avoiding their criminal origins. Arthur Mintz directs, using innovative "Momo animation" techniques, with a screenplay by Matthew Aldrich. James Gunn's announcement highlighted the collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.
