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-heavy 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 its successful December 5th premiere and critical acclaim. Peter Safran and James Gunn, highlighting the success of Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos' record-breaking debut, expressed their excitement about the franchise's future. This unique DCU series, created by Gunn, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, including werewolves, vampires, mythological creatures, and a reanimated being. The show blends action, the supernatural, and dark humor. It boasts an IMDb rating of 7.8 and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, thanks to 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
John Cena, in a September 2024 interview with Variety, discussed the extended development of Peacemaker Season 2 and its integration into the revamped DCU under Gunn and Safran. While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, Cena emphasized the deliberate, quality-over-speed approach. The extended production reflects a focus on seamless integration within the larger DC narrative, prioritizing coherent storytelling over 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 within this all-female society, showcasing both its glory and its shadows. Currently in early development, with script refinement underway, per James Gunn's social media.
Booster Gold
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Booster Gold features a time-traveling hero from the future who uses advanced technology to create a heroic persona in the present. Michael Jon Carter, aided by his robot companion Skeets, leverages future knowledge. While details are scarce, James Gunn confirmed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast 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 follows Superman's, due to scheduling. The series boasts a strong creative team, including Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver, and features returning Peacemaker cast members. Gunn's social media confirms ongoing progress, adhering to DC's new process requiring completed scripts before setting release dates.
Lanterns
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HBO's eight-episode Lanterns series (previously slated for Max) features a partnership between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, investigating a murder that uncovers a larger conspiracy. The series, written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, and directed by James Hawes, features Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro. Gunn emphasized its Earth-bound setting and its importance within the larger 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 the relationship between Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. Variety highlights the exploration of their friendship and diverging paths. The animation will utilize innovative "Momo animation" techniques, blending CGI, stop-motion, and performance capture, directed by Arthur Mintz, with a screenplay by Matthew Aldrich. James Gunn's announcement mentioned collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.
