The CW's DC experiment is over, and FOX's Gotham hasn't quite hit the mark. However, The Penguin soared to critical acclaim, becoming a standout in DC adaptations. What's next for the DC Universe?
Peacemaker and Gunn have delivered the blend of absurdity and crossover that Black Label comic fans craved. Here's a rundown of upcoming series and animation:
Table of Contents
- 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 after a successful debut on December 5th, earning critical praise. Peter Safran and James Gunn highlighted the show's success alongside Peacemaker and The Penguin, exceeding expectations. This unique DCU series, created by Gunn, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, battling with a blend of action, supernatural elements, and dark humor. The show boasts a stellar cast including Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo. It received a 7.8 IMDb rating and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Peacemaker Season 2
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Release Date: August 2025
John Cena, in a Variety interview, discussed the extended production timeline for Peacemaker Season 2, emphasizing Gunn and Safran's commitment to quality over speed. The deliberate pace reflects a focus on integrating the series seamlessly into the broader DCU narrative. Filming is underway, indicating progress towards a release, although the exact date remains unannounced.
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 within this all-female society. While in early development (script refinement stage), James Gunn's confirmation of "very active development" suggests significant progress.
Booster Gold
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The Booster Gold series follows Michael Jon Carter, a future athlete who travels back in time to become a hero. Accompanied by his robot companion Skeets, he uses future knowledge and technology to his advantage. While development is ongoing, James Gunn confirmed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the script is still being refined to meet high creative standards before production begins.
Waller
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Waller, starring Viola Davis, will chronicle events after Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn explained that its production schedule is coordinated with Superman, and the series features returning Peacemaker actors. Development is progressing, adhering to DC's requirement for completed scripts before setting release dates. Steve Agee's comments reinforce the focus on narrative quality.
Lanterns
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HBO has commissioned eight episodes of Lanterns, initially planned for Max. This series features a partnership between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, investigating a murder that unveils larger conspiracies. The series, written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, and directed by James Hawes, will be a grounded, investigative drama, similar to True Detective. The cast includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Ulrich Thomsen, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan.
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Gunn emphasized the series' central role in the DCU's overall narrative.
Dynamic Duo
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DC Studios and Swaybox Studios are collaborating on Dynamic Duo, an animated film focusing on Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. The animation style is innovative, potentially rivaling Spider-Verse. The story explores their evolving friendship and differing paths, avoiding their criminal origins. Arthur Mintz directs, using a blend of CGI, stop-motion, and performance capture. Matthew Aldrich wrote the script. James Gunn's announcement highlighted collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.
