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, 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 renewed Creature Commandos after its successful December 5th premiere, which received critical acclaim. 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 Gunn, follows a paranormal military unit led by Rick Flag, featuring werewolves, vampires, mythological creatures, and a reanimated being. The show balances action, supernatural elements, and dark humor. It boasts an impressive 7.8 IMDb rating and 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, exploring themes of transformation, camaraderie, and self-discovery. 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

John Cena, in a September 2024 interview with Variety, discussed the extended development of Peacemaker Season 2 and its integration into the revamped DC Universe under Gunn and Safran. While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, he emphasized the deliberate, quality-over-speed approach. The extended timeline reflects a focus on narrative cohesion within the larger DC story, ensuring seamless integration rather than a rushed, disconnected 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 light and dark sides. James Gunn has confirmed it's in active development, currently focusing on script refinement.

Booster Gold

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Booster Gold features a time-traveling hero from the future who uses futuristic technology to create a heroic persona in the present. Michael Jon Carter, aided by his robotic companion Skeets, uses his knowledge of the future to his advantage. While details are scarce, James Gunn confirmed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the script is still under development, emphasizing the studio's commitment to high creative standards before commencing production.

Waller

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Waller, starring Viola Davis, will follow the events of Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, via Deadline, explained that its production schedule is coordinated with Superman's. The series boasts a talented team, including Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver, and will feature the Peacemaker ensemble. Gunn's social media posts confirm ongoing progress, adhering to DC's revised process of script completion before setting release dates. Steve Agee has also confirmed the studio's focus on quality over speed.

Lanterns

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HBO's Lanterns, initially planned for Max, will consist of eight episodes. The series features writers Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with James Hawes directing. Ulrich Thomsen joins the cast as Sinestro, alongside Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. The story focuses on the partnership between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, investigating a murder that unravels a larger conspiracy. Gunn emphasized its Earth-based setting and its potential parallels to True Detective. The color symbolism of the Green and Yellow Lanterns hints at complex character dynamics. Gunn also indicated the potential appearance of other Lantern Corps members.

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Dynamic Duo

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DC Studios and Swaybox Studios are collaborating on Dynamic Duo, an animated film exploring the relationship between Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. Variety highlights the focus on their friendship and contrasting ambitions. The animation will utilize "Momo animation," combining 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.