DCU Live-Action Series: Unveiled

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 craved.

Here's a rundown of upcoming DC series and animation:

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 greenlit a second season of Creature Commandos, following the overwhelmingly positive response to its December 5th premiere. Peter Safran and James Gunn, thrilled with the success of Peacemaker, The Penguin, and Creature Commandos' record-breaking debut, confirmed the renewal. This unique DCU series, created by Gunn, features a supernatural military unit led by Rick Flag, including werewolves, vampires, mythological creatures, and a reanimated being. It blends action, the supernatural, and dark humor. The show boasts an impressive 7.8 IMDb rating and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, thanks to its compelling characters (Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo), exploration of themes like transformation and identity, and dynamic action sequences.

Peacemaker Season 2

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Release Date: August 2025

John Cena, in a Variety interview, 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, he emphasized the deliberate, quality-over-speed approach. The extended timeline reflects a focus on seamless integration within the larger DC narrative, ensuring a cohesive story rather than a rushed sequel. Filming is underway.

Paradise Lost

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Paradise Lost will explore the origins of Themyscira, the Amazonian homeland, before Wonder Woman. Peter Safran envisions it as a Game of Thrones-esque political drama, showcasing both the light and dark sides of this all-female society. Currently in early development (script refinement), James Gunn has confirmed it's in "very active development."

Booster Gold

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The Booster Gold series follows Michael Jon Carter, a future athlete who travels back in time to become a manufactured hero. With his robotic companion Skeets, he uses future knowledge and technology to his advantage. While details are scarce, James Gunn, on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, stated that 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 follow the events of Peacemaker Season 2. James Gunn, citing Superman's priority, explained the staggered production schedule. The series features a talented team including Watchmen's Christal Henry and Doom Patrol's Jeremy Carver, and will incorporate the Peacemaker cast. Gunn has confirmed ongoing progress, emphasizing the studio's commitment to completing the script before setting a release date. Steve Agee also confirmed this measured approach to production.

Lanterns

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HBO will air the eight-episode Lanterns series, originally planned for Max. This collaboration features Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King as writers, and James Hawes as director and executive producer. 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 as Sinestro. Gunn highlighted its earthbound focus, comparing it to True Detective, and confirmed its crucial role in 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 the relationship between Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. Variety describes it as exploring their friendship and diverging paths. Arthur Mintz will direct using innovative "Momo animation," combining CGI, stop-motion, and performance capture. Matthew Aldrich is writing the script. James Gunn's announcement highlighted the collaboration with Matt Reeves' production company.