DC Universe (franchise)

The DC Universe (DCU) is an 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.

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. For example, cast members such as Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) and John Cena (Peacemaker) will return, with their characters to be put into the new storyline. Others, such as Henry Cavill (Superman), Ben Affleck (Batman), and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) will see new actors take on new versions of their characters.

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 (2025), will be the real beginning of the DCU.

In June 2023, it was confirmed that a new Batman would appear in the universe in the movie The Brave and the Bold and would be directed by The Flash director Andy Muschietti. This first chapter will include movies about Superman, Batman, Supergirl, The Authority and Swamp Thing.
James Gunn also confirmed that there will be projects that will not be part of the DCU, which will be called "DC Elseworlds" projects.

Movies
 Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter Producers Status Chapter One: Gods and Monsters Superman  James Gunn Peter Safran and James Gunn ReleasedSupergirlJune 26, 2026Craig GillespieAna NogueiraPost-productionClayfaceSeptember 11, 2026James WatkinsMike Flanagan and Hossein AminiPeter Safran, James Gunn, Matt Reeves, and Lynn HarrisPre-production The Authority     In development The Brave and the Bold  Andy Muschietti  James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Barbara Muschietti Swamp Thing  James Mangold Untitled Wonder Woman movie  Ana Nogueira  Other movies Untitled Teen Titans movie   Ana Nogueira  In development DC Elseworlds Constantine February 18, 2005 Francis Lawrence Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello Gilbert Adler, Michael Aguilar, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura Released The Batman March 4, 2022 Matt Reeves Matt Reeves and Peter Craig Matt Reeves and Dylan Clark The Batman: Part II October 1, 2027 Matt Reeves Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin Dylan Clark In development Constantine 2 TBA Francis Lawrence TBA TBA 

 Television series 
 Series Seasons Episodes  Original release  Showrunners(s) Status Chapter One: Gods and Monsters Creature Commandos 1 7 Late  James Gunn Released  Peacemaker28 James GunnReleased  Waller 1   Christal Henry & Jeremy Carver In development Lanterns 1    Paradise Lost1    Booster Gold1    Other seriesUntitled Arkham series 1  Antonio CamposIn development Untitled Blue Beetle series1  Miguel Puga DC Elseworlds Smallville 1-10 217 October 16, 2001 Alfred Gough and Miles Millar Released The Penguin 1 8 September 19, 2024 Lauren LeFranc Released My Adventures Witch Green Lantern 1 TBA TBA TBA In development Starfire! 1 TBA  TBA  TBA Super Powers 1 TBA TBA TBA V for Vendetta 1 TBA TBA James Gunn Animated sequel to Smallville 1 TBA TBA Alfred Gough and Miles Millar

 Video Games 
 Video Games Release Date  Developer Publisher Status Chapter One: Gods and Monsters Untitled Flash Game TBA Rocksteady Games Warner Bros Games In Development  DC Elseworlds  Batman: Arkham Beyond TBA Rocksteady Games Warner Bros Games In Development 

 Recurring cast and characters 

 List indicators 
This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in multiple DCU projects.

 An empty grey cell indicates the character was not in the film or television series, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
 R indicates a recurring role in the film or television series.
 U indicates an uncredited appearance.
 V indicates a voice-only role.
+CharacterMoviesAnimated television seriesLive-action television seriesJohn EconomosSteve AgeeVRSteve AgeeKal-El / Clark Kent 
SupermanDavid CorenswetCameoURick Flag Sr.Frank GrilloFrank GrilloVFrank GrilloGuy Gardner 
Green LanternNathan FillionNathan FillionMichael Holt 
Mister TerrificEdi GathegiCameoUMaxwell LordSean GunnSean GunnLex LuthorNicholas HoultNicholas HoultKendra Saunders 
HawkgirlIsabela MercedIsabela MercedChris Smith 
PeacemakerJohn CenaUJohn CenaOtis BergTerence RosemoreTerence RosemoreSydney HappersenStephen BlackehartStephen BlackehartGeneral Mori 
U.S. Secretary of DefenseJames Hiroyuki LiaoJames Hiroyuki LiaoCleavis ThornwaiteMichael Ian BlackMichael Ian BlackAmanda WallerViola DavisVRViola DavisKara Zor-El 
SupergirlMilly AlcockUCameoU

 References 

Category:DC Comics