Phase 3

This is the third phase of the DC Extended Universe. It consists of ten films, five television series, and one mini-series. It started with *Wonder Woman II* in 2022 and ended with *Justice League III* in 2025.

## Overview

Phase 3 is very similar in tone to Phase 2. The films are mainly sequels that expand the world further like *Wonder Woman II, Shazam! 2, Batman II, Aquaman II, The Flash II,* and *Martian Manhunter II.* Similarly, other films that aren't connected to the big franchises are introducing new Justice League members like *The Hawks* and *Plastic Man* to again, further build the world. Superman also gets another film with *Superman: Brainiac* as more of a fleshed out and fully realized character than his development to a fully realized character in Phase 1.

The television series have more of a cosmic influence with *Green Lantern Corps: Mission Earth, Legion of Superheroes* and *New Gods*. *Green Lantern Corps: Mission Earth* is more of an equal blend of cosmic and humanity with Hal Jordan spending some years on Earth with new Lanterns. With *Legion of Superheroes,* it showcases the world of our heroes 10 centuries from now and shows how the world changes as well as how it doesn't. In *New Gods*, it explores the farther reaches of the galaxy with The Fourth World, as well as foreshadowing for the future of the DCEU.

The one mini-series showcases a very grounded and realistic look at the DCEU, even more so than Batman with *The Question* showing a very gritty film noir, almost like it being in its own world.

## Films

### *Wonder Woman II* (2022)

Now in present day, Wonder Woman is introduced to a terrorist named Cyber, who wants nothing more than to see the entire country suffer. With various allies at her disposal, Wonder Woman must put an end to her attacks before it's too late. At the same time, the villainous CEO Veronica Cale might have something to do with the attacks that plague the country.

### *Shazam! 2* (2022)

Billy is slowly growing up. Trying to be more mature and have more responsibility. But it's getting harder and harder balancing his regular life with his superhero life. As well as trying to connect with his family, who share his wonderous gift, as well as trying to keep them safe. At around this time, Dr. Sivana returns, and he's not alone...

### *The Hawks* (2022)

A journey across space and time through the eyes of Hawkman and Hawkgirl, through many lives, and their many subsequent villains.

### *Batman II* (2023)

A story that features the dual side of Batman at the forefront, and if they can really coexist as one. The Mad Hatter threatens the mentality of Batman and what he does for Gotham. Dr. Hugo Strange knows who Bruce Wayne really is, and attacks the mentality of Bruce's real mask.

### *Superman: Brainiac* (2023)

While living comfortably on planet Earth for many years, Superman is living a great life as both his super self and as Clark Kent. But his past comes to the forefront when the all knowledgeable being, Brainiac, comes to add Earth to his collection. He soon realizes that Brainiac is the same being who killed Krypton all those years ago.

### *Aquaman II* (2023)

Black Manta comes toe to toe with Aquaman after still wanting vengeance for his father. At the same time, Aquaman struggles with being the King of Atlantis, as well as his relationship with Mera.

### *Plastic Man* (2024)

While on a big job with the villain, Kite Man, Eel O'Brien falls into a vat of experimental fluid. It makes his skin like rubber. Batman rescues him and helps him return to his more normal self. Through him, O'Brien decides to become a real hero.

### *The Flash II* (2024)

Everything is all fun and games, until almost every villain you've ever fought decide to team up against you. The Flash has to figure out the plan of the newly formed The Rogues before all hell breaks loose.

### *Martian Manhunter II* (2024)

While J'onn is trying to conquer a Martian's psychological fear of fire, a new villain bursts onto the scene, the rather ridiculous The Human Flame. Is he as ridiculous as he looks, or is there something more sinister that lies beneath? J'onn must try to conquer his fear and defeat whatever he's up against.

### *Justice League III* (2025)

After the many triumphs of the Justice League, Starro the Conqueror decides that they must really decide if the Justice League is really as great as they say they are, or if they're just full of hot air. Only way to find out is a large scale invasion of Earth, right?

## Television

### *Green Lantern Corps: Mission Earth* (2022-2026)

After the events of *Justice League II* Hal Jordan decides to finally stay at the sector he vowed to protect after all these years. With this, he must help stop Earthly threats, with the help of Guy Gardner, a new Lantern. Meanwhile, John Stewart stays on Oa to stop the more cosmic threats.

### *The Suicide Squad* (2022-2030)

Amanda Waller thinks villains just sitting in their cells, wherever they are, aren't doing any good for anyone. Wasting money on people who don't deserve it. So, she decides to use them, or a better word, force them to do some good. Help them with various villains across the globe by creating a black ops unit, while also putting bombs in their head so they don't run away. What could possibly go wrong? Well, everything.

### *Legion of Superheroes* (2023-2027)

Inspired by the heroes of the past, the Legion of Superheroes decide to form with founding members Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad. They gain more and more members as greater evils come out of the woodwork.

### *Blackhawk* (2024-2027)

Janos Prohaska, a man with a mysterious and unknown past, decides to form a group of ace-pilots in World War II to stop various threats that might help the Axis powers win the war. He is only known to others as... Blackhawk.

### *New Gods* (2024-2029)

The ongoing epic of the New Gods, with Darkseid trying to find the Anti-Life equation and the heroes of New Genesis trying to stop him. As well as the adventures of a group of rebels on Apokolips called the Forever People, as well as famous escape artist Scott Free, also known as Mister Miracle.

## Mini-Series

### *The Question* (2023)

The origin of Vic Sage and his alter ego, The Question.