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 garnered 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, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, battling with a blend of action, horror, and humor. The show boasts an impressive 7.8 IMDb rating 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 Variety interview, discussed the extended production timeline for Peacemaker Season 2, emphasizing Gunn and Safran's commitment to quality over speed. The deliberate pacing suggests a carefully planned integration into the broader DCU narrative. Filming is underway, promising a meticulously crafted continuation of the character's journey.

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. While still in early development (script refinement stage), James Gunn's confirmation of "very active development" suggests significant progress.

Booster Gold

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The Booster Gold series features a time-traveling hero from the future who creates a heroic persona in the present. James Gunn, in a Happy Sad Confused podcast interview, confirmed the script is still undergoing revisions to meet the studio's high standards before production begins.

Waller

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Waller, starring Viola Davis, will chronicle events after Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, via Deadline, explained the scheduling, prioritizing Superman before moving to Waller. The series features a strong creative team, including Christal Henry and Jeremy Carver, and retains key members of the Peacemaker cast. Steve Agee confirmed the measured approach to ensure high-quality storytelling.

Lanterns

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HBO's Lanterns (originally slated for Max) will consist of eight episodes. The series boasts a stellar creative team, including Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King, and James Hawes. The cast includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Ulrich Thomsen, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. James Gunn emphasized the series' grounded, investigative approach, drawing parallels to True Detective, and its crucial role 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 contrasting ambitions. The animation will utilize innovative "Momo animation" techniques, blending CGI, stop-motion, and performance capture, under the direction of Arthur Mintz, with a screenplay by Matthew Aldrich. James Gunn's announcement highlighted collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.