TheDC Universehelmed by James Gunn has officially launched worldwide as of today. After the finalDCEU moviein 2023, James Gunn quickly began work on establishing a new, interconnected universe for DC characters. This manifested as theDCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, which officially began in July of 2025.
Upcoming DC movieswill expand the scope of the DCU’s Chapter One, with additional projects scheduled for release in both 2025 and 2026. This will allow the DC Universe to, hopefully, become a mainstay as a comic book franchise come to life. First, though, the franchise needs to be kick-started. July 2025 will see to that, with the official start of the DC Universe releasing worldwide.
Superman Is The True Start Of The DC Universe
The Man Of Steel Begins It All
In July 2025,James Gunn’sSupermanmoviemarked the true start of the DC Universe. AlthoughCreature Commandoswas released seven months earlier on HBO Max, Gunn has always consideredSupermanas the true beginning of the franchise. After all, it is the first project Gunn began work on after being hired as DC Studios' creative chief.
In an interview withEntertainment Weeklythat teasedCreature Commandos, Gunn insisted that the show was simply a taste of the DC Universe. Gunn went on to say that “Supermanis the true start of everything…",proving how the DCU officially begins as of Jun 24, 2025.
Upcoming DC Universe Releases Explained
The Future Of DC Looks Bright
Concerning whatSupermanwill lead to, there are several upcoming DC projects with confirmed release dates. On both the TV and cinematic side of the franchise, Gunn and his various filmmakers have been working tirelessly to bring the first Chapter of DC’s new slate to life. Concerning movies, the next released project isSupergirl.
Previously titledSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,Supergirlwill star Milly Alcock as Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El, in a sci-fi adventure that releases in theaters on July 14, 2025. After that,Clayfacewill release in September 2026, focusing on the titular Batman antagonist. Beyond that, the DCU has a promising future in television as well.
PeacemakerSeason 2
Clayface
June 11, 2025
Peacemakerseason 2is the most immediate DC Universe project to be released afterSuperman. The show is set for release in August 2025, a month afterSuperman’s theatrical debut, following on from the story ofPeacemakerseason 1. The only other DCU TV show with a confirmed release window isLanterns.
Centered around Jon Stewart and Hal Jordan, two Green Lanterns,Lanternswas confirmed to release around the same time asSupergirl,placing it in mid-2026. These are only a handful of the DC projects that have been confirmed, yet they are the only four with solid release dates.
AfterSuperman’s release and the true beginning of theDC Universe, more news about various movies, shows, the characters they involve, and their release dates should be expected.
