Superman reboot, Marvel Lady sequence, and extra kick off new wave of DC films
After weeks of hypothesis and early studies, James Gunn and Peter Safran, the new heads of DC Studios over at Warner Bros., have formally introduced their plans for the primary part of a brand new period of superhero films.
The primary chapter of Gunn and Safran’s DCU known as Gods and Monsters. A Superman film reboot, a Supergirl movie, a sequel to The Batman, a Marvel Lady-based HBO Max sequence, and extra are included within the line-up.
Titled Superman: Legacy, the brand new Man of Metal flick will hit theaters on July 11, 2025. It’ll “give attention to Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage along with his human upbringing,” based on a press launch.
DC Comics James Gunn and Peter Safran announce plans for the brand new part of DC films.
“Superman: Legacy is the true basis of our artistic imaginative and prescient for the DC Universe,” Gunn stated in a press release. “Not solely is Superman an iconic a part of DC lore, he’s additionally a favourite character for comedian guide readers, viewers of earlier films, and followers world wide. I can not wait to introduce our model of Superman who audiences will be capable to comply with and get to know throughout movies, films, animation, and gaming.”
Gunn calls this “the true starting of the DCU” in a video announcement shared to followers on social media. Nevertheless, different initiatives will come out beforehand.
As beforehand reported, Henry Cavill will not be persevering with on as Superman in the mean time in gentle of Gunn’s plans for a film about a younger Clark Kent. Gunn has maintained that the character of Superman stays “an enormous precedence, if not the most important precedence.”
Questions persisted about the fate of Wonder Woman after it was reported {that a} third film from director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot was not transferring ahead. Jenkins said she “by no means walked away” from the film. “It was my understanding there was nothing I may do to maneuver something ahead at the moment,” she said.
Nevertheless, Gunn and Safran introduced Paradise Misplaced, a brand new HBO Max sequence set on the island of Themyscira, Marvel Lady’s house. A Peacemaker spinoff following Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller from The Suicide Squad, a Booster Gold story, and a Inexperienced Lantern present are additionally on the TV slate.
Listed here are the introduced titles.
DC films
Superman: Legacy – written by Gunn, the movie will hit theaters on July 11, 2025, and give attention to Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage along with his human upbringing.
The Authority – WildStorm characters will be part of the DCU as members of The Authority take issues into their very own arms to do what they imagine is true.
The Courageous and the Daring – the DCU will introduce its Batman and Robin on this uncommon father-son story impressed by Grant Morrison’s comedian sequence.
Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow – this science fiction journey, which might be primarily based on Tom King’s wonderful, award-winning latest comics tales, presents a Supergirl viewers usually are not used to seeing.
Swamp Factor – the movie will examine the darkish origins of Swamp Factor.
The Batman – Half II — the movie will hit theaters on Oct. 3, 2025.
DC HBO TV sequence
Creature Commandos — a seven-episode animated present by which Amanda Waller creates a black ops crew out of monstrous prisoners; Gunn wrote all of the episodes of the primary season.
Waller — starring Viola Davis, this sequence options Crew Peacemaker and might be written by Christal Henry (Watchmen) and Jeremy Carver (Supernatural).
Booster Gold — Booster Gold makes use of fundamental expertise from the long run to faux to be a superhero in current day.
Lanterns — this monumental TV occasion sequence follows intergalactic cops John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they uncover a darkish thriller. Gunn likened this to True Detective with two house cops.
Paradise Misplaced — set in Themyscira, house of the Amazons and birthplace of Marvel Lady, this drama focuses on the genesis and political intrigue of an island of all ladies.
Jason Momoa, who has performed Aquaman on display screen since 2016’s Batman v Superman: Daybreak of Justice, beforehand teased “nice information” that he could not speak about after assembly with Gunn, Safran, and head of Warner Bros. Discovery David Zaslav in direction of the tip of January. In a video message shared with followers on social media, Gunn talked about that Aquaman and the Misplaced Kingdom remains to be occurring and “leads straight” into the brand new initiatives he introduced.
Earlier than this new chapter kicks off, Gunn says we are going to nonetheless see Shazam! Fury of the Gods starring Zachary Levi; the Ezra Miller-led The Flash, which “resets the complete DC universe”; and Blue Beetle previous to the Aquaman sequel.
Dwayne Johnson additionally confirmed that his character, Black Adam, won’t be in “the first chapter of storytelling” in Gunn and Safran’s grasp plan. The actor has stated he and his manufacturing firm “have agreed to proceed exploring probably the most helpful methods Black Adam will be utilized in future DC multiverse chapters.”
Gunn clarified that every thing introduced on Tuesday isn’t all that might be included in Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.
“As we craft the plan for DC Studios, we’re thrilled to share with followers the primary 10 tales they will anticipate from the unified DC Universe that includes a few of our most well-known characters in addition to the subsequent technology of marquee characters,” Safran stated. “Chapter 1 tells cohesive tales that spotlight love, compassion, and the innate goodness of the human spirit, all designed to reduce viewers confusion and maximize viewers engagement throughout platforms.”
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