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Everything we know so far about DCU live-action shows

Feb 21,25(2 months ago)
Everything we know so far about DCU live-action shows

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 landmark achievement 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 have craved. Here's a rundown of upcoming series and animated projects:

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 officially renewed Creature Commandos for a second season, following the overwhelmingly positive response to its December 5th premiere. Peter Safran and James Gunn expressed their excitement, citing the success of Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos' record-breaking debut. This unique DCU series, created by James Gunn, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, battling monsters and delivering dark humor. The show boasts a 7.8 IMDb rating and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. The cast includes Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo.

Peacemaker Season 2

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Release Date: August 2025 (Projected)

John Cena, in a September 2024 interview with Variety, discussed the extended production timeline for Peacemaker Season 2 and its integration into the rebooted DCU. While details remain scarce, Cena emphasized Gunn and Safran's commitment to quality over speed. Filming is underway, suggesting a deliberate approach to narrative integration within the broader DC universe.

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 set within this all-female society. James Gunn has confirmed the project is in active development, focusing on script refinement.

Booster Gold

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Booster Gold follows Michael Jon Carter, a time-traveling athlete who uses future technology to create a heroic persona. James Gunn, in an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, confirmed the script is still under development and hasn't yet met the studio's high standards.

Waller

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Waller, starring Viola Davis, will chronicle events after Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, via Deadline, explained that the scheduling is coordinated with Superman's production. Christal Henry and Jeremy Carver are writing, and Steve Agee confirmed his return, highlighting the studio's commitment to quality over speed.

Lanterns

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HBO's Lanterns (originally slated for Max) will consist of eight episodes. Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King are writing, with James Hawes directing. The series stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, investigating a murder that unveils a larger conspiracy. Ulrich Thomsen will play Sinestro. Gunn emphasized the show's grounding in Earth and its importance to the overall DCU narrative.

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Dynamic Duo

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DC Studios and Swaybox Studios are collaborating on Dynamic Duo, an animated feature focusing on Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. Variety reports the film will explore their friendship and contrasting paths. Arthur Mintz is directing using innovative animation techniques, and Matthew Aldrich wrote the script. James Gunn's announcement highlighted collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.

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