DCU Live-Action Series Unveiled: An In-Depth Preview

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 (DCU)?

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 officially renewed Creature Commandos after its successful December 5th debut, which received widespread critical acclaim. Peter Safran and James Gunn expressed their excitement, citing the success of Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos' record-breaking premiere as exceeding expectations. This unique DCU series, created by Gunn, follows a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, featuring werewolves, vampires, mythological creatures, and a reanimated being. It blends action, supernatural elements, and dark humor. The series boasts a 7.8 IMDb rating and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, exploring themes of transformation, solidarity, and identity. 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 reimagined DCU under Gunn and Safran. While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, Cena emphasized the deliberate, quality-over-speed approach. The extended timeline reflects a focus on narrative integration within the broader 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 envisions a Game of Thrones-esque story focusing on the political machinations within this all-female society. James Gunn has confirmed the project is in active development, currently focusing on script refinement.

Booster Gold

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The Booster Gold series features a time-traveling hero from the future who uses his knowledge and technology to create a heroic persona in the present. James Gunn, in an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, stated 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 follow the events of Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, via Deadline, explained that its development is sequenced after Superman. The series features a talented team, including Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver, and incorporates members of the Peacemaker cast. Gunn confirmed ongoing progress, emphasizing the studio's commitment to completing the script before setting a release date. Steve Agee also confirmed this measured approach.

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 writers Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, and director James Hawes. The cast includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Ulrich Thomsen, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. The story focuses on Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating a murder in the American heartland, uncovering a larger conspiracy. Gunn emphasized the series' grounded, investigative approach, similar to True Detective, and its importance within the overall 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 Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. The animation style is expected to be groundbreaking, potentially rivaling Spider-Verse. Variety highlights the story's focus on the evolving friendship between the two Robins. Arthur Mintz directs, utilizing innovative "Momo animation," and Matthew Aldrich wrote the screenplay. James Gunn's announcement mentioned collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.