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 absurd, crossover-filled content that Black Label comic fans 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 greenlit a second season of Creature Commandos, following the overwhelmingly positive reception of its December 5th premiere. Producers Peter Safran and James Gunn celebrated the success, citing the show's impressive performance alongside Peacemaker and The Penguin. This unique DCU series, created by 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, thanks to its compelling characters and strong performances from 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 Variety interview, discussed the extended production timeline for Peacemaker Season 2, emphasizing Gunn and Safran's commitment to quality over speed. The deliberate pace reflects a focus on integrating the series seamlessly into the broader DCU narrative. Filming is underway.

Paradise Lost

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Paradise Lost explores the origins of Themyscira, the Amazonian homeland, before Wonder Woman. Safran envisions a Game of Thrones-esque political drama within this all-female society. Currently in the script development phase, Gunn has confirmed it's in "very active development."

Booster Gold

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This series follows Michael Jon Carter, a time-traveling athlete from the future, who uses his knowledge to become a hero. Gunn, in an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, stated that the script is still undergoing revisions to meet the studio's high standards before production begins.

Waller

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Starring Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, this series will follow events after Peacemaker Season 2. Gunn has confirmed its development, noting that Superman's production takes precedence. The show features Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver as writers. Steve Agee has also confirmed his continued involvement.

Lanterns

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Now an HBO series (eight episodes), Lanterns features Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. The series, written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, will blend interstellar law enforcement with a terrestrial murder mystery. Ulrich Thomsen will play Sinestro.

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Gunn has emphasized the series' Earth-bound focus and its importance within the larger DCU narrative. The contrasting green and yellow Lantern uniforms suggest intriguing character dynamics.

Dynamic Duo

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This animated feature, a collaboration with Swaybox Studios, will focus on the relationship between Dick Grayson (Nightwing) and Jason Todd (Red Hood). The animation style is described as groundbreaking, potentially rivaling Spider-Verse. The film is directed by Arthur Mintz and written by Matthew Aldrich. Gunn's announcement highlighted a collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.