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 have 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 for a second season, following the overwhelmingly positive reception of its December 5th premiere. Producers Peter Safran and James Gunn celebrated the success of their Max collaborations, citing Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos' record-breaking debut as exceeding expectations. This unique DCU series, created by James Gunn, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, including werewolves, vampires, mythological creatures, and a reanimated being. The show balances action, supernatural elements, and dark humor. Its 7.8 IMDb rating and 95% Rotten Tomatoes score reflect strong audience engagement. The series explores themes of transformation, camaraderie, and identity, featuring a stellar cast including 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 production of Peacemaker Season 2 and its integration into the rebooted DCU under Gunn and Safran. While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, Cena highlighted the transformation of a seemingly dead character into a beloved protagonist. The restructuring of DC's creative leadership led to a deliberate, quality-over-speed approach. The extended timeline reflects a focus on narrative integration within the larger DCU story, ensuring seamless continuity. Filming is underway, indicating significant progress.

Paradise Lost

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Paradise Lost will explore the origins of Themyscira, the Amazonian homeland, before Wonder Woman. Peter Safran describes the series as having a Game of Thrones feel, focusing on the political intrigue within this all-female society. James Gunn has confirmed the project is in active development, with script refinement underway, adhering to DC Studios' rigorous quality standards.

Booster Gold

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Booster Gold introduces Michael Jon Carter, a future athlete who travels back in time to become a manufactured hero. Paired with his robotic companion Skeets, he uses his future knowledge and technology to gain an advantage. While details remain scarce, James Gunn confirmed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the script is still under development, emphasizing DC's commitment to quality over speed.

Waller

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Waller, starring Viola Davis, will chronicle events following Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, via Deadline, explained that the scheduling prioritizes Superman, necessitating a staggered approach. The series boasts a talented team, including Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver, and retains key members of the Peacemaker cast. Gunn's social media updates confirm ongoing progress, highlighting DC's commitment to script completion before setting release dates. Steve Agee's comments reinforce the studio's focus on narrative excellence.

Lanterns

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HBO's eight-episode Lanterns series, originally slated for Max, features writers Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. James Hawes serves as executive producer and director. The series stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, whose investigation into a murder in the American heartland uncovers a larger conspiracy. Ulrich Thomsen joins the cast as Sinestro.

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Gunn emphasized the series' earthbound setting and its investigative drama style, drawing comparisons to True Detective. The color symbolism (Hal in green, John in yellow) hints at complex character dynamics. Gunn also suggested potential appearances by other Lantern Corps members. The series is integral to 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 the relationship between Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. The animation style aims for a Spider-Verse-level visual impact. Variety reports the story will explore their friendship and diverging paths, avoiding their criminal origins. The narrative will contrast Grayson's transition from circus performer to Robin and Nightwing with Todd's journey from street urchin to Robin and Red Hood. Arthur Mintz directs using "Momo animation," combining CGI, stop-motion, and performance capture. Matthew Aldrich (Coco) wrote the screenplay. James Gunn's announcement highlighted collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.