Upcoming DC Movies: Every DCU movie is coming soon
Everything changes for the upcoming DC movies. As DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran go full steam ahead with their plan for the DCU, the future is in flux and question marks hang over multiple projects. But, with a plan put together, we can expect more new DC movies on the horizon – though details of the cinematic universe’s future are very much under wraps at the moment.
DC’s latest offering was Black Adam, which starred Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as an anti-hero and introduced the Living Justice Society of America.
With everything from Shazam and Joker sequels to new Superman projects in the pipeline, there’s a lot to look forward to in the DCU, with undoubtedly more on the way. We’ve rounded up every upcoming DC movie here, so you can see what’s on the way at a glance. If you just want a movie marathon, see how to watch the DC movies in order with the link.
Upcoming DC movies
James Gunn’s DCU list
After taking over as head of DC Studios with Peter Safran, James Gunn has revealed that a full slate of DC films will be announced in the new year. “Peter and I have our DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be too much about; we’ll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects early in the new year,” Gunn wrote on Twitter. Twitter (Opens in a new tab).
For now, we know that the slate includes a new Superman movie – you can read more about it below – and it will feature a mix of good and lesser-known characters, with Batman being described as “a big part” of the universe. However, in the meantime, there are still a bunch of DC movies to come that are part of the ongoing continuity.
Shazam! Wrath of the Gods
release date: March 17, 2023
It’s been four years since we last saw Billy Batson, but he’s finally back in the sequel Shazam! Wrath of the Gods. This time around, the titular hero will be facing off against Lucy Liu’s Kalypso and Helen Mirren’s Hespera, daughters of Titan Atlas from Greek mythology, with his family (and their alternate superheroes) at his side. Asher Angel returns as young Billy, while Zachary Levi returns as Shazam. West Side Story’s Rachel Ziegler has joined the lineup in a mystery role.
Shazam 2 has been the subject of several delays, most recently being delayed from December 2022 to March 17, 2023, meaning it didn’t conflict with Avatar: The Way of Water.
Sparkle
release date: June 16, 2023
Marvel isn’t the only multiverse in town. The Flash will bring back Michael Keaton as Batman alongside Ben Affleck’s character, and Sasha Kaley will be introducing Supergirl as Supergirl. Ezra Miller returns as the titular Barry Allen, with Kiersey Clemons returning as Iris West, and Ron Livingston taking over as Barry’s father Henry.
Interestingly, Man of Steel’s Michael Shannon and Antje Traue are also said to be part of the movie (H/T collider (Opens in a new tab)), so it’s possible that Scarlet Speedster will return in other DC movies. In fact, Hollywood Reporter (Opens in a new tab)The script for the footage shown at CinemaCon says that a young Superman is in the movie.
But, another report from The Hollywood Reporter (Opens in a new tab) He points out that Henry Cavill has filmed a cameo in the film, which may be scrapped if audiences are misled about the character’s future. Same goes for Aquaman and Wonder Woman’s cameos, per Deadline (Opens in a new tab), as the studio is said to be waiting to discuss with Gunn and Safran. With Cavill officially announced as Superman, it seems safe to assume the cameo has been cut.
The Flash is expected to take inspiration from the Flashpoint comic book storyline, which sees Barry accidentally break the timeline after returning to prevent his mother’s death. Andy Muschietti directs. Miller has been the subject of a lot of controversy lately, but he has been issued a statement addressing their behavior.
blue beetle
release date: August 18, 2023
Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña stars as Jaime Reyes, who gets a super-powered suit when he finds a mysterious blue scarab beetle. Susan Sarandon co-stars as the villainous Victoria Cord. George Lopez plays Jaime’s uncle Rudy, while Raul Max Trujillo plays the indestructible man Carabax.
The movie was originally set to be an HBO Max exclusive, but will now get a theatrical release – which means it’ll avoid the fate of Batgirl, which was unofficially canceled even though it’s already been filmed. Beyond these details, the Blue Beetle is very much a mystery.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
release date: December 25, 2023
Jason Momoa’s Aquaman returns in this sequel to the 2019 film, which has been delayed until December 2023 (it was originally set for release a full year earlier). The plot is still under wraps – there’s not even a trailer yet – but we do know that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will return as Black Manta, in a more expansive role than in the first film. The film’s first villain, Patrick Wilson Orme, also returns alongside Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry, Nicole Kidman as Atlana, Willem Dafoe as Vulko, Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus, Amber Heard as Mera, and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin .
Vincent Reagan joins the line-up as the first King of Atlantis, Atlan, while Janey Zhao joins as new character Stingray, India Moore plays Carchon, who plays DC Comics’ superpowered shark, and Game of Thrones’ Belo Aspic plays the mystery role.
“Aquaman 2 is heavily inspired by Planet of the Vampires,” Director James Wan told Total Film from the movie. “You can take the boy out of terror, but you can never get him out of it.”
Aquaman 2 will likely be the last time Momoa will play the role, as The Hollywood Reporter has indicated that while he may be out as Aquaman, he may be in the role of the anti-hero Lobo – although Deadline says that Lobo’s role It’s just speculation, and the possibility of a reshuffle of Justice League’s lineup is due to Aquaman 2 and The Flash’s performance at the box office.
Batman 2
release date: TBC
What the follow-up to Matt Reeves’ The Batman will focus on is a mystery for now, but a sequel is in the works – along with two spin-off TV shows, one about the Penguin and one about Arkham Asylum. Reeves returns to write and direct the sequel, and Robert Pattinson will don the cowl again, though after that, there are no confirmed cast members. There is also no release date either, but there is a report from diverse (Opens in a new tab) He points out that the earliest we could see the follow-up is 2025. Plus, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Reeves is meeting with writers and directors to create a slate of villain movies, naming Professor Pyg, Clayface, and Scarecrow.
Despite the major DC shake-up, this movie is said to be safe – and Gunn and Reeves have denied claims that Pattinson’s Batman will be included in the main film series.
Joker: Mad for two
release date: October 4, 2024
Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck, AKA the Joker, and this time he’s joined by Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn in Folie á Deux. The intriguing title refers to a clinical term for a mental disorder shared between two people, which fits Harley and Joker just fine.
The movie will be set in Arkham Asylum, though, according to Variety (Opens in a new tab)It’s said to be more like A Star is Born than In the Heights, so expect music to be incorporated naturally into the movie. Joker 2 will also star Brendan Gleeson in an unknown role. Catherine Keener is also part of the group, with Zazie Beetz returning as her character from the first film, Sophie. Beyond that, not much is known about the sequel yet.
Superman Ta-Nehisi Coates
release date: TBC
A new Superman movie is in the works, penned by Ta-Nehisi Coates with JJ Abrams producing. The film is said to be inspired by the original Superman comics, and will reportedly star in a black female lead. It is unknown if the movie will follow Clark Kent or another version of the character. The project is said to still be under active development despite the turmoil in the capital.
James Gunn Superman movie
release date: TBC
James Gunn is also writing a new Superman movie and will be casting a different actor to play the role. It will not be an origin story and will focus on Clark Kent as a young reporter in Metropolis, with Variety (Opens in a new tab) Report the participation of personalities like Lois Lane. Gan later confirmed that Clark will have already met these characters by the time the movie begins.
Canceled DC Movies: Man of Steel 2, Wonder Woman 3, and more
A new Superman movie starring Cavill was reportedly in the works after the character’s appearance in Black Adam, but that is no longer happening because the actor is officially in the role of Superman. According to an earlier report from The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Eager to bring Cavill back again for another solo movie that would essentially be Man of Steel 2, prolific DC producer Charles Roven was already on hand, and the search was on for writers. Cavill later teased his comeback on Instagram.
The Flash director Andy Muschietti has been said to be interested in directing the project, with a similar tone to Richard Donner’s Superman. A slightly conflicting report from Deadline indicated that the studio heard a letter from Roven and an unknown writer, but wasn’t keen on it, instead opting to wait for Jon and Safran’s plans. Now that they’ve taken over the DC universe, Man of Steel 2 is dead.
Meanwhile, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Wonder Woman 3 is not moving forward in her current incarnation. Gal Gadot is set to return as Amazon, while Lynda Carter was also set to return. Gadot’s future in the role is unclear, though Deadline indicates she could remain in the DCU as a hero. Director Patty Jenkins released a statement about the situation, confirming that her vision for Wonder Woman 3 did not materialize.
We’ve also seen Dwayne Johnson reveal that Black Adam 2 won’t be happening anytime soon. The actor released a statement saying that he met with Gunn and Safran and was informed that Black Adam wasn’t part of their DC plans, but may one day return to the multiverse. The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe has changed – and not just in Johnson’s favour.
For more to look forward to, check out our guide to all the upcoming superhero movies flying our way and our breakdown of all the Marvel movies coming soon.
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