DC Universe (franchise)
The DC Universe (DCU) is an upcoming American media franchise and shared universe based on characters from DC Comics publications. It was created by James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios.[1]
The franchise is a soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The DCU will keep some of the cast members of the DCEU while replacing others.
The story of the DCU is divided into chapters, starting with "Gods and Monsters" which will begin in 2024 with the animated series Creature Commandos. Gunn and Safran said the chapter's first movie, Superman: Legacy (2025), to be the real beginning of the DCU.[2]
In June 2023, it was confirmed that a new Batman will appear in the universe in the movie The Brave and the Bold and that it would be directed by The Flash director Andy Muschietti.[3] This first chapter will include movies about Superman, Batman, Supergirl, The Authority and Swamp Thing.[4]
Movies
Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter | Producer(s) | Status |
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Chapter One: Gods and MonstersTemplate:Episode table/ref | |||||
Superman: Legacy | July 11, 2025[1] | James Gunn[2] | Peter Safran[2] | Pre-production | |
The Authority | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | In development |
The Brave and the Bold | TBA | Andy Muschietti[3] | TBA | James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Barbara Muschietti[3] | |
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Swamp Thing | TBA | James Mangold[4] | TBA |
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2023). "James Gunn & Peter Safran Unveil Big DC Plan With New Movies For Batman & Robin, 'Swamp Thing', 'The Authority'; 'Lanterns' TV Series & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- Donnelly, Matt (March 15, 2023). "James Gunn to Direct 'Superman: Legacy'". Variety. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- Donnelly, Matt (June 16, 2023). "New Batman Film 'Brave and the Bold' Lands 'The Flash' Director Andy Muschietti (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- McPherson, Christopher (April 7, 2023). "James Mangold Is Writing the 'Swamp Thing' Movie for DC [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.