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* '''''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''''' (June 16, 2023) -- Barry Allen alters the timeline by preventing his mother's death, but must now team up with his alternate self, an alternate Batman, and ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} to stop an invasion by General Zod's forces.




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* '''''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''''' (June 16, 2023) -- Barry Allen alters the timeline by preventing his mother's death, but must now team up with his alternate self, an alternate Batman, and ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} to stop an invasion by General Zod's forces.
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The DCEU ended with "The Flash".


The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], is a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it is, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consists of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).

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The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], is was a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it is, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consists of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).
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The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], is a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it was, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consisted of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).

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The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], is a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it was, is, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consisted consists of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).
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It ain't over until Aquaman 2


The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], was a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it was, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consisted of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).

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The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], was is a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it was, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consisted of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).

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* '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) -- Struggling college grad Jaime Reyes finds himself bonded to alien tech in the form of a scarab, and is thrust into the legacy of the superhero Blue Beetle.
* '''''Film/AquamanAndTheLostKingdom''''' (December 20, 2023) -- Aquaman teams up with his brother Orm after Black Manta resurfaces to carry out his revenge, armed with the Black Trident.
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** Steppenwolf to Loki: A horned exile from a race of gods sent to Earth to reclaim immensely powerful cubes. They fight on behalf of a galaxy-conquering warlord (Darkseid and Thanos, themselves equivalents) and serve as the antagonist of the first team-up movie.
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With "Blue Beetle" coming out, it seemed appropriate to change the tenses to past tense to reflect the DCEU officially ending.


The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], is a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it is, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consists of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).

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The DC Extended Universe, or DCEU[[note]]The name "DC Extended Universe[[TradeSnark ™]]" was initially a made-up name that came from an article written by Keith Staskiewicz for ''Entertainment Weekly'' in July 2015, but caught on among most fans and entertainment journalism because no one said that it ''wasn't'' an official name until 2017. Various actors and crew members also referred to it as "DCEU" anyway, and the name was canonized with the launch of Creator/HBOMax. As of late 2022, Warner Bros. appears to have cut "Extended" out of the setting's title, referring to it primarily as the DC Universe.[[/note]], is was a film franchise produced and distributed by Creator/WarnerBros, the company that owns the rights to all Creator/DCComics [[Franchise/TheDCU franchises]]. Starting in 2013 with ''Film/ManOfSteel'', it is, was, for all intents and purposes, DC Comics' and Warner Bros' equivalent to Creator/MarvelComics' and Creator/{{Disney}}'s own [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse cinematic universe]]. The setting consists consisted of films adapted from various DC characters and storylines in a SharedUniverse (though not always with emphasis on this trope).



Following the events of ''[[Series/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths2019 Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'', the DCEU is confirmed to exist in DC's live-action [[TheMultiverse Multiverse]]. The ''Serving Up Justice'' comic gives this reality the designation Earth-1, and given the franchise's connection to the Series/{{Arrowverse}} which now takes place on Earth-Prime after Crisis, this suggests that the DCEU replaced it as the new Earth-1 in the multiverse.

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Following the events of ''[[Series/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths2019 Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'', the DCEU is was confirmed to exist in DC's live-action [[TheMultiverse Multiverse]]. The ''Serving Up Justice'' comic gives this reality the designation Earth-1, and given the franchise's connection to the Series/{{Arrowverse}} which now takes place on Earth-Prime after Crisis, this suggests that the DCEU replaced it as the new Earth-1 in the multiverse.

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* '''''Series/{{Crisis on Infinite Earths|2019}}: [[Recap/ArrowS8E8CrisisOnInfiniteEarthsHourFour Hour Four]]''''' (January 14, 2020) -- The DCEU Barry Allen / Flash (played by Creator/EzraMiller) has a cameo in the 2019/2020 [[TheMultiverse multiverse]] CrisisCrossover event of the Franchise/{{Arrowverse}}, meeting his Arrowverse Earth-1 counterpart (played by Creator/GrantGustin). It marks the DCEU's first appearance on live-action television as well as its first crossover with other DC universes.



''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}'' - Follows the adventures of [[Characters/DCEUPeacemaker Peacemaker]] after the events of ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''.

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''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}'' * '''''Series/{{Crisis on Infinite Earths|2019}}: [[Recap/ArrowS8E8CrisisOnInfiniteEarthsHourFour Hour Four]]''''' (January 14, 2020) -- The DCEU Barry Allen / Flash (played by Creator/EzraMiller) has a cameo in the 2019/2020 [[TheMultiverse multiverse]] CrisisCrossover event of the Franchise/{{Arrowverse}}, meeting his Arrowverse Earth-1 counterpart (played by Creator/GrantGustin). It marks the DCEU's first appearance on live-action television as well as its first crossover with other DC universes.
* '''''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}'''''
- Follows the adventures of [[Characters/DCEUPeacemaker Peacemaker]] after the events of ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''.


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** Literally with Steve Trevor and Steve the enchanted pen.
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* '''''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''''' (June 16, 2023)

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2023) -- Barry Allen alters the timeline by preventing his mother's death, but must now team up with his alternate self, an alternate Batman, and ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} to stop an invasion by General Zod's forces.
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''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}'' - Follows the adventures of [[Characters/DCEUPeacemaker Peacemaker]] after the events of ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''.
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* TheBusCameBack: While not Dick Grayson, the upcoming ''The Brave and the Bold'' film is confirmed to feature Robin (via Damian Wayne), making it the first live-action Batman film to feature a proper Robin since ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'' back in 1997[[note]]unless you count John "Robin" Blake from ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'' as an incarnation of Robin, even though the film presents him as a successor to Batman instead of a Robin[[/note]].
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* TheBusCameBack: While not Dick Grayson, the upcoming ''The Brave and the Bold'' film is confirmed to feature Robin (via Damian Wayne), making it the first live-action Batman film to feature a proper Robin since ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'' back in 1997[[note]]unless you count John "Robin" Blake from ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'' as an incarnation of Robin, even though the film presents him as a successor to Batman instead of a Robin[[/note]].
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* ''Batgirl'' [[note]]Directed by Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah. Was to be released on HBO Max. Got shelved after filming was complete.[[/note]]

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* ''Batgirl'' [[note]]Directed by Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah. Was to be released on HBO Max. Got shelved cancelled after filming was complete.due to poor reception from test audiences and to recoup the massive debt following Discovery's acquisition of Warner Bros.[[/note]]
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Following the events of ''[[Series/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths2019 Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'', the DCEU is confirmed to exist in DC's live-action [[TheMultiverse Multiverse]]. The ''Serving Up Justice'' comic gives this the reality the designation Earth-1, and given the franchise's connection to the Series/{{Arrowverse}} which now takes place on Earth-Prime after Crisis, this suggests that the DCEU replaced it as the new Earth-1 in the multiverse.

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Following the events of ''[[Series/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths2019 Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'', the DCEU is confirmed to exist in DC's live-action [[TheMultiverse Multiverse]]. The ''Serving Up Justice'' comic gives this the reality the designation Earth-1, and given the franchise's connection to the Series/{{Arrowverse}} which now takes place on Earth-Prime after Crisis, this suggests that the DCEU replaced it as the new Earth-1 in the multiverse.
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* Creator/PattyJenkins's third ''Wonder Woman'' film [[note]]Canned due to CreativeDifferences between Jenkins and the heads of Warner Bros., with the DCU relaunch affecting her planned storyline for the film.[[/note]]

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* Creator/PattyJenkins's third Third ''Wonder Woman'' film [[note]]Canned due to CreativeDifferences [[invoked]]CreativeDifferences between Patty Jenkins and the heads of Warner Bros., with the DCU relaunch affecting her planned storyline for the film.[[/note]]

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While ''Peacemaker'' started in this era, it is listed under ''DC Universe Chapter One: Gods and Monsters'' due to continuing past the scope of the original DCEU.

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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that a news DC Comics-based franchise called "The DC Universe" (the DCU) was in the making, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'', ''Film/{{Joker|2019}}'' and their sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One (which he's since said amount to less than half of what they have planned for that leg of the franchise).

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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that a news new DC Comics-based multimedia franchise with films at its center, which is called "The DC Universe" (the DCU) DCU), was in the making, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'', ''Film/{{Joker|2019}}'' and their sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One (which he's since said amount to less than half of what they have planned for that leg of the franchise).

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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that the franchise would undergo [[{{Retool}} a creative and commercial reconfiguring]], with the many changes justified by the universe-shifting events caused by ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''. From 2024 onward, the DCEU was rebranded as the DC Universe, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'', ''Film/{{Joker|2019}}'' and their sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One (which he's since said amount to less than half of what they have planned for that leg of the franchise).

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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that the a news DC Comics-based franchise would undergo [[{{Retool}} a creative and commercial reconfiguring]], with called "The DC Universe" (the DCU) was in the many changes justified by the universe-shifting events caused by ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''. From 2024 onward, the DCEU was rebranded as the DC Universe, making, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'', ''Film/{{Joker|2019}}'' and their sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One (which he's since said amount to less than half of what they have planned for that leg of the franchise).



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* '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]

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* '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]''ComicBook/ManOfSteelPrequel''



* '''''Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom''''' (December 25, 2023)
* '''''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}''''' (January 13, 2022 -- Present; Live-Action Television Series) -- A series created by Creator/JamesGunn and starring Wrestling/JohnCena as Christopher Smith/ComicBook/{{Peacemaker}}, his character from ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''. Peacemaker returns home to combat an alien invasion while going through a redemption arc.

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* '''''Aquaman and ''From the Lost Kingdom''''' (December 25, 2023)
* '''''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}''''' (January 13, 2022 -- Present; Live-Action Television Series) --
World of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'': A series created by Creator/JamesGunn of digital prequel comics focusing on, in order: Batman, Lois Lane, Senator Finch, Superman, and starring Wrestling/JohnCena Lex Luthor. A sixth digital prequel comic was given as Christopher Smith/ComicBook/{{Peacemaker}}, his character from ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''. Peacemaker returns home a Wal-Mart exclusive with the purchase of a Doritos "Family Fun Mix" multipack, which added more development to combat an alien invasion while going through Batman's grudge against Superman and Lex Luthor's conspiracy.
* ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'': A four-issue comic series that was released in specially marked boxes of assorted ''General Mills'' cereal.
* ''Suicide Blonde'': A single-issue comic set before the events of ''Suicide Squad''. It was sold for
a redemption arc.limited time in select boxes of Splat hair dye.
* ''Secret Files of the Suicide Squad'': A limited-edition comic released with the Blu-Ray edition of ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'' that gives more backstory on Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Captain Boomerang and Katana.
* ''Justice League - Mercedes Benz Presents'': Tie-ins digital comics released as part of the promotional campaign associating Mercedes-Benz with the film ([[ProductPlacement two cars appear in it]]). They feature members of the Justice League doing mundane heroics.
* ''Wonder Woman 1984: Museum Mayhem''
* ''Serving Up Justice'': A comic showing Wonder Woman teaming up with a superpowered AlternateUniverse [[UsefulNotes/{{Tennis}} Serena Williams]].
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* ''Comicbook/BlackAdamTheJusticeSocietyFiles'': A series of one-shots centered on Adrianna Tomaz and the individual members of the [[Comicbook/JusticeSocietyOfAmerica Justice Society]].
* ''Comicbook/TheFlashTheFastestManAlive'': A 3-issue prequel mini-series focusing on Barry Allen's crimefighting adventures prior to the events of ''The Flash''.



* '''''Creature Commandos''''' (Animated Television Series) -- A seven-episode animated series written by Creator/JamesGunn featuring the characters from ''Weird War Tales'' as well as Amanda Waller (Creator/ViolaDavis) and Weasel (Creator/SeanGunn) from ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''.
* '''''Waller''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- A series following Amanda Waller as she teams up with members of Team Peacemaker, created by [[Series/Watchmen2019 Christal Henry]] and [[Series/DoomPatrol2019 Jeremy Carver]]. A spin-off of ''Series/Peacemaker2022''.
* '''''Superman: Legacy''''' (July 11, 2025; Live-Action Film) -- A film written and directed by Creator/JamesGunn centered on a younger iteration of Franchise/{{Superman}}, who after a few years of superheroics in Metropolis seeks to reconcile his earthly upbringing with his Kryptonian heritage. The movie is intended to be the "true start" of the DCU's new narrative and will feature Creator/DavidCorenswet as Clark Kent / Superman and Creator/RachelBrosnahan as Lois Lane.
* '''''Lanterns''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- A sci-fi mystery series following [[ComicBook/GreenLantern Green Lanterns]] Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Described as a sci-fi spin on ''Series/TrueDetective'', Jordan and Stewart seek answers for a mystery on Earth that could be a threat bigger than the Green Lantern Corps can handle.
* '''''The Authority''''' (Live-Action Film) -- Based on ''ComicBook/TheAuthority''. A group of superheroes seek to take a more direct approach to solving the injustices of the world -- by any means necessary.
* '''''The Brave and the Bold''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' film based on Creator/GrantMorrison's ''ComicBook/{{Batman and Robin|2009}}'' comics featuring Damian Wayne as Robin. The story of the film involves Bruce Wayne bonding with his long-lost son as he attempts to deprogram him from the murderous teachings of the League of Shadows. The film will feature a new actor as Batman and is set to introduce certain other members of the Bat-Family.
* '''''Paradise Lost''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- A ''Franchise/WonderWoman'' prequel likened to ''Series/GameOfThrones'' on Themyscira, delving into the secret history of Paradise Island before Wonder Woman was born.
* '''''Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow''''' (Live-Action Film) -- Based on the [[ComicBook/SupergirlWomanOfTomorrow comic books of the same name]] by Creator/TomKing, the movie follows Supergirl's trials on the remains of Krypton as she survives in a harsher world than she's ever known.
* '''''Booster Gold''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- Based on the exploits seen in ''ComicBook/BoosterGold'', in which SuperLoser from the future decides to use technology from his era to go back to the past and make a better world... And profit while doing it.
* '''''Swamp Thing''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A straight-up horror movie adapting [[ComicBook/SwampThing Alec Holland's]] monstrous [[SuperheroOrigin Origin Story]]. Creator/JamesMangold is set to write and direct.

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* '''''Creature Commandos''''' (Animated Television Series) -- ''SHAZAM! Thundercrack'': A seven-episode animated series written by Creator/JamesGunn featuring the characters from ''Weird War Tales'' as well as Amanda Waller (Creator/ViolaDavis) and Weasel (Creator/SeanGunn) from ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''.
one-shot comic focusing on Billy Batson's further character development.
* '''''Waller''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- ''Shazamily Matters'': A series following Amanda Waller as she teams up with members of Team Peacemaker, created by [[Series/Watchmen2019 Christal Henry]] short stories about Billy Batson and [[Series/DoomPatrol2019 Jeremy Carver]]. A spin-off of ''Series/Peacemaker2022''.
* '''''Superman: Legacy''''' (July 11, 2025; Live-Action Film) -- A film written and directed by Creator/JamesGunn centered on a younger iteration of Franchise/{{Superman}}, who after a few years of superheroics in Metropolis seeks to reconcile
his earthly upbringing with his Kryptonian heritage. The movie is intended to be the "true start" of the DCU's new narrative and will feature Creator/DavidCorenswet as Clark Kent / Superman and Creator/RachelBrosnahan as Lois Lane.
* '''''Lanterns''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- A sci-fi mystery series following [[ComicBook/GreenLantern Green Lanterns]] Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Described as a sci-fi spin
foster siblings going on ''Series/TrueDetective'', Jordan and Stewart seek answers for a mystery on Earth that could be a threat bigger than the Green Lantern Corps can handle.
* '''''The Authority''''' (Live-Action Film) -- Based on ''ComicBook/TheAuthority''. A group of superheroes seek to take a more direct approach to solving the injustices of the world -- by any means necessary.
* '''''The Brave and the Bold''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' film based on Creator/GrantMorrison's ''ComicBook/{{Batman and Robin|2009}}'' comics featuring Damian Wayne as Robin. The story of the film involves Bruce Wayne bonding with his long-lost son as he attempts to deprogram him from the murderous teachings of the League of Shadows. The film will feature a new actor as Batman and is set to introduce certain other members of the Bat-Family.
* '''''Paradise Lost''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- A ''Franchise/WonderWoman'' prequel likened to ''Series/GameOfThrones'' on Themyscira, delving into the secret history of Paradise Island before Wonder Woman was born.
* '''''Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow''''' (Live-Action Film) -- Based on the [[ComicBook/SupergirlWomanOfTomorrow comic books of the same name]] by Creator/TomKing, the movie follows Supergirl's trials on the remains of Krypton as she survives in a harsher world than she's ever known.
* '''''Booster Gold''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- Based on the exploits seen in ''ComicBook/BoosterGold'', in which SuperLoser from the future decides to use technology from his era to go back to the past and make a better world... And profit while doing it.
* '''''Swamp Thing''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A straight-up horror movie adapting [[ComicBook/SwampThing Alec Holland's]] monstrous [[SuperheroOrigin Origin Story]]. Creator/JamesMangold is set to write and direct.
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* ''ComicBook/ManOfSteelPrequel''
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* ''From the World of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'': A series of digital prequel comics focusing on, in order: Batman, Lois Lane, Senator Finch, Superman, and Lex Luthor. A sixth digital prequel comic was given as a Wal-Mart exclusive with the purchase of a Doritos "Family Fun Mix" multipack, which added more development to Batman's grudge against Superman and Lex Luthor's conspiracy.
* ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'': A four-issue comic series that was released in specially marked boxes of assorted ''General Mills'' cereal.
* ''Suicide Blonde'': A single-issue comic set before the events of ''Suicide Squad''. It was sold for a limited time in select boxes of Splat hair dye.
* ''Secret Files of the Suicide Squad'': A limited-edition comic released with the Blu-Ray edition of ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'' that gives more backstory on Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Captain Boomerang and Katana.
* ''Justice League - Mercedes Benz Presents'': Tie-ins digital comics released as part of the promotional campaign associating Mercedes-Benz with the film ([[ProductPlacement two cars appear in it]]). They feature members of the Justice League doing mundane heroics.
* ''Wonder Woman 1984: Museum Mayhem''
* ''Serving Up Justice'': A comic showing Wonder Woman teaming up with a superpowered AlternateUniverse [[UsefulNotes/{{Tennis}} Serena Williams]].
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* ''Comicbook/BlackAdamTheJusticeSocietyFiles'': A series of one-shots centered on Adrianna Tomaz and the individual members of the [[Comicbook/JusticeSocietyOfAmerica Justice Society]].
* ''Comicbook/TheFlashTheFastestManAlive'': A 3-issue prequel mini-series focusing on Barry Allen's crimefighting adventures prior to the events of ''The Flash''.
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* ''SHAZAM! Thundercrack'': A one-shot comic focusing on Billy Batson's further character development.
* ''Shazamily Matters'': A series of short stories about Billy Batson and his foster siblings going on fantastic adventures.
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* '''''Superman: Legacy''''' (July 11, 2025; Live-Action Film) -- A film written and directed by Creator/JamesGunn centered on a younger iteration of Franchise/{{Superman}}, who after a few years of superheroics in Metropolis seeks to reconcile his earthly upbringing with his Kryptonian heritage. The movie is intended to be the "true start" of the DCU's new narrative and will feature a new actor as Superman.

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* '''''Superman: Legacy''''' (July 11, 2025; Live-Action Film) -- A film written and directed by Creator/JamesGunn centered on a younger iteration of Franchise/{{Superman}}, who after a few years of superheroics in Metropolis seeks to reconcile his earthly upbringing with his Kryptonian heritage. The movie is intended to be the "true start" of the DCU's new narrative and will feature a new actor Creator/DavidCorenswet as Superman.Clark Kent / Superman and Creator/RachelBrosnahan as Lois Lane.

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* '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]
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* '''''Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom''''' (December 25, 2023)

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* '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]
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* '''''Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom''''' (December 25, 2023)




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* '''''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}''''' (January 13, 2022 -- Present; Live-Action Television Series) -- A series created by Creator/JamesGunn and starring Wrestling/JohnCena as Christopher Smith/ComicBook/{{Peacemaker}}, his character from ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''. Peacemaker returns home to combat an alien invasion while going through a redemption arc.

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* '''''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}''''' (January 13, 2022 -- Present; Live-Action Television Series) -- A series created by Creator/JamesGunn '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and starring Wrestling/JohnCena as Christopher Smith/ComicBook/{{Peacemaker}}, his character from ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''. Peacemaker returns home written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to combat an alien invasion while going through be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a redemption arc.theatrical release.[[/note]]


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* '''''Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom''''' (December 25, 2023)
* '''''Series/{{Peacemaker|2022}}''''' (January 13, 2022 -- Present; Live-Action Television Series) -- A series created by Creator/JamesGunn and starring Wrestling/JohnCena as Christopher Smith/ComicBook/{{Peacemaker}}, his character from ''Film/TheSuicideSquad''. Peacemaker returns home to combat an alien invasion while going through a redemption arc.
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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that the franchise would undergo [[{{Retool}} a creative and commercial reconfiguring]], with the many changes justified by the universe-shifting events caused by ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''. From 2024 onward, the DCEU was rebranded as the DC Universe, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'' and its sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One (which he's since said amount to less than half of what they have planned for that leg of the franchise).

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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that the franchise would undergo [[{{Retool}} a creative and commercial reconfiguring]], with the many changes justified by the universe-shifting events caused by ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''. From 2024 onward, the DCEU was rebranded as the DC Universe, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'' Batman|2022}}'', ''Film/{{Joker|2019}}'' and its their sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One (which he's since said amount to less than half of what they have planned for that leg of the franchise).
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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that the franchise would undergo [[{{Retool}} a creative and commercial reconfiguring]], with the many changes justified by the universe-shifting events caused by ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''. From 2024 onward, the DCEU was rebranded as the DC Universe, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'' and its sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One.

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Shortly after Gunn and Safran's arrival, it was revealed that the franchise would undergo [[{{Retool}} a creative and commercial reconfiguring]], with the many changes justified by the universe-shifting events caused by ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}''. From 2024 onward, the DCEU was rebranded as the DC Universe, with the stated priority being to create and maintain consistent portrayals of characters across not just movies and shows, but expanding the franchise into the realm of animation and video games, using the same cast wherever possible. Upcoming projects that are not part of this overarching plan, such as ''Film/{{The Batman|2022}}'' and its sequels and spin-off shows, or ongoing projects not part of a shared universe like ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' or ''Series/SupermanAndLois'', will be clearly branded as {{Elseworld}}s tales. Some cast members from the DCEU are expected to continue playing their characters in the DCU, some may play different characters in the reconfigured setting, and others will be recast. [[MythArc A long-form story arc]], divided into two chapters, will cover the first eight to ten years of films, shows, animated series, and video games. "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" was formally revealed in January 2023, alongside ten new projects that represent a glimpse of what's in store for Chapter One.
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* '''''Waller''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- A series following Amanda Waller as she teams up with members of Team Peacemaker, created by [[Series/{{Watchmen}} Christal Henry]] and [[Series/DoomPatrol Jeremy Carver]]. A spin-off of ''Series/{{Peacemaker}}''.

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* '''''Waller''''' (Live-Action Television Series) -- A series following Amanda Waller as she teams up with members of Team Peacemaker, created by [[Series/{{Watchmen}} [[Series/Watchmen2019 Christal Henry]] and [[Series/DoomPatrol [[Series/DoomPatrol2019 Jeremy Carver]]. A spin-off of ''Series/{{Peacemaker}}''.''Series/Peacemaker2022''.



** Ditto for ''Series/{{Gotham}}'', ''Series/{{Krypton}}'' and ''Series/{{Pennyworth}}'', which are also set in their own separate continuities. ''Series/{{Titans|2018}}'' and ''Series/DoomPatrol'' are also confirmed to be elseworlds, due to the prescence of Robin in the former and the complete recharacterization of Cyborg in the latter.

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** Ditto for ''Series/{{Gotham}}'', ''Series/{{Krypton}}'' and ''Series/{{Pennyworth}}'', which are also set in their own separate continuities. ''Series/{{Titans|2018}}'' ''Series/Titans2018'' and ''Series/DoomPatrol'' ''Series/DoomPatrol2019'' are also confirmed to be elseworlds, due to the prescence of Robin in the former and the complete recharacterization of Cyborg in the latter.
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* '''''Swamp Thing''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A straight-up horror movie adapting [[ComicBook/SwampThing Alec Holland's]] monstrous [[SuperheroOrigin Origin Story]]. Creator/JamesMangold is in talks to direct.

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* '''''Swamp Thing''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A straight-up horror movie adapting [[ComicBook/SwampThing Alec Holland's]] monstrous [[SuperheroOrigin Origin Story]]. Creator/JamesMangold is in talks set to write and direct.
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* '''''[[Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]

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* '''''[[Film/{{Blue '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]
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* '''''[[Film/BlueBeetle2023 Blue Beetle 2023]]''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]

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* '''''[[Film/BlueBeetle2023 Blue Beetle 2023]]''''' '''''[[Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]
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* '''''Swamp Thing''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A straight-up horror movie adapting [[ComicBook/SwampThing Alec Holland's]] monstrous OriginStory. Creator/JamesMangold is in talks to direct.

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* '''''Swamp Thing''''' (Live-Action Film) -- A straight-up horror movie adapting [[ComicBook/SwampThing Alec Holland's]] monstrous OriginStory.[[SuperheroOrigin Origin Story]]. Creator/JamesMangold is in talks to direct.
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* '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' '''''[[Film/BlueBeetle2023 Blue Beetle 2023]]''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]]

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* '''''Film/{{Blue Beetle|2023}}''''' (August 18, 2023) [[note]]Directed and written by Angel Manuel Soto (''Film/CharmCityKings'') and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (''Film/MissBala''), respectively. While originally intended to be released on Creator/HBOMax, it has since been announced to be getting a theatrical release.[[/note]][[/index]][[/note]]
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