The CW's DC experiment is over, and FOX's Gotham hasn't quite hit the mark. However, The Penguin soared, becoming a landmark achievement in DC adaptations. What's next for the DC Universe?
Peacemaker and Gunn have delivered the absurd, crossover-filled content that Black Label comic fans have craved.
Here's a rundown of upcoming DC 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 greenlit a second season of Creature Commandos, following the success of its December 5th premiere and overwhelmingly positive critical response. Peter Safran and James Gunn, highlighting the success of Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos themselves, expressed their excitement about continuing the franchise. The show, a unique DCU offering, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, battling monsters and delivering dark humor. Its 7.8 IMDb rating and 95% Rotten Tomatoes score speak volumes. The stellar cast, including Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo, contributes significantly to its success.
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 and its integration into the rebooted DCU under Gunn and Safran. While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, he emphasized the deliberate, quality-over-speed approach. The delay reflects a focus on seamless integration within the larger DC narrative, ensuring a cohesive story rather than a rushed sequel. Filming is underway.
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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The Booster Gold series features a time-traveling hero from the future who uses futuristic tech to create a heroic persona in the present. James Gunn, in an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, confirmed that 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 following Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, via Deadline, explained that its development is sequenced after Superman, and features a team including Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver. Steve Agee confirmed the commitment to quality over speed.
Lanterns
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HBO's Lanterns (originally slated for Max) will consist of eight episodes. The series, written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, and directed by James Hawes, features Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, respectively. Ulrich Thomsen will play Sinestro. The series will blend interstellar law enforcement with a terrestrial mystery, described by Gunn as a True Detective-style investigation.
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Gunn emphasized the series' central role in the overall DCU narrative.
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's relationship. The animation style is described as potentially groundbreaking, comparable to Spider-Verse. The story will explore their friendship and diverging paths, avoiding their criminal origins. The creative team includes Arthur Mintz (director), Matthew Aldrich (screenwriter), and Matt Reeves' production company.
