DC's 'Gods and Monsters' Plan: A Roadmap Through the Superhero Chaos (and What's Been Binned)
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
James Gunn and Peter Safran are attempting to whip the DC universe into shape with their "Gods and Monsters" plan, but whether it'll be a superheroic success or a Kryptonite-level disaster remains to be seen. Just keep an eye on this article to keep up to date.
Right, so DC's got a whole new plan for their movies and TV shows, and fair dinkum, it's a bit of a head spinner. James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-CEOs over at DC Studios, are trying to wrangle everything into a proper interconnected universe. It's all kicking off with something they're calling "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters," which sounds like the title of a particularly ambitious D&D campaign. (Source: IGN South Africa).
But keeping track of what's what in the DC universe is like trying to herd cats wearing tiny superhero costumes, isn't it? That's why I've taken a peek at IGN South Africa's breakdown to keep tabs on what's coming, what's maybe coming, and what's been quietly chucked into the bin labelled 'Troubled Projects'.
So, what can we expect to see grace our screens in the next few years? Let's dive in:
**Confirmed Goodness:**
* **The Sandman Season 2 (July 3 & 24, 2025):** After a bit of a wait, Netflix finally confirmed more Sandman is on the way. Apparently, they were initially shy about calling it "Season 2", so we might get smaller chunks of episodes like they did with that surprise eleventh episode. Regardless, Netflix says this will be the last season, planned even before any allegations came out about Neil Gaiman. * **Peacemaker Season 2 (August 21, 2025):** Thankfully, not everything's getting the reboot treatment. James Gunn's Peacemaker is sticking around, along with an Amanda Waller spin-off series. Gunn's even teased a mystery character, and Frank Grillo's Rick Flag, Sr. will apparently be causing trouble. * **Supergirl (June 26, 2026):** Forget what you know, there's a new Supergirl in town. This Supergirl, based on Tom King's comic, has had a rough time of it, living on a chunk of Krypton watching everyone around her die. Milly Alcock from House of the Dragon is donning the cape, and Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) is directing. * **Clayface (September 11, 2026):** Mike Flanagan's originally wanted to direct this one, envisioning it as a horror/thriller/tragedy, but due to scheduling conflicts, James Watkins of 'Speak No Evil' fame, is expected to direct. Tom Rhys Harries is starring as Clayface. Initially, this was thought to be set in The Batman universe, but James Gunn has confirmed that it's part of the DCU. * **The Batman Part II (October 1, 2027):** Don't worry, Pattinson's still brooding under the cowl. Matt Reeves is back to write and direct, and Robert Pattinson will be putting on the cape, cowl and eyeliner again. Expect speculation about which villain he'll be facing to ramp up. * **Dynamic Duo (Animated Robin Origin Movie) (June 30, 2028):** This animated film will explore the origin stories of both Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, helmed by Arthur Mintz. * **Lanterns TV Series (Early 2026):** A detective drama in the style of True Detective, starring Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Kyle Chandler has been cast as Hal, and Aaron Pierre as John. * **Mister Miracle Animated Series (In Production):** From the same creative mind as the 2017 Mister Miracle comic, Tom King. Expect to see Scott Free grappling with reality amidst the chaos of war. * **Creature Commandos Season 2 (In Development):** Gunn's band of misfit superheroes are coming back for a second animated season.
**Still Bubbling Away (Maybe):**
* **Batman: The Brave and the Bold (In Development):** Two Batmans? Oh yes, a standalone movie set in the DCU, focusing on Bruce Wayne's 10-year-old son, Damian. Andy Muschietti *was* set to direct, though it sounds like Gunn's taking a more hands-on approach these days. * **The Authority (In Development):** These anti-Justice League heroes have been difficult to crack, due to difficulties with the shifting overall story. It's now on the “back burner”. * **Swamp Thing (In Development):** James Mangold *was* writing the script, but it appears he is not working on the project, after DC waited on him to finish his Bob Dylan movie. * **Teen Titans (In Development):** A new live-action Teen Titans movie is in the works. * **Bane/Deathstroke Movie (In Development):** A villain-centric team-up movie featuring Bane and Deathstroke is coming. * **Wonder Woman Movie (In Development):** Gunn has confirmed that a new Wonder Woman movie is in the works. * **Waller TV Series (In Development):** A Peacemaker spin-off series starring Viola Davis is currently facing setbacks. * **Booster Gold TV Series (In Development):** A series exploring the impostor syndrome of the lovably goofy Booster Gold. * **Paradise Lost TV Series (In Development):** A series set on the island of Themyscira, billed as the DC equivalent of Game of Thrones. * **Blue Beetle Animated Series (In Development):** A Blue Beetle animated TV show, starring Xolo Maridueña. * **Harley Quinn and Other Animated Titles (In Development):** This will include a fifth season of Harley Quinn, a ninth season of Teen Titans Go!, a third season of Adult Swim/Max's My Adventures With Superman, and Season 2 of Amazon Prime's Batman: Caped Crusader. * **Constantine 2 (Status Unknown):** Keanu Reeves *might* be reprising his role. There have been numerous roadblocks in the past, but these seem to be cleared now, and Akiva Goldsman is writing a script.
**Six Feet Under:**
* **Sgt. Rock (Canceled):** Daniel Craig and Colin Farrell *were* rumoured to be playing Sgt. Rock. The project ultimately fell apart. * **Gotham PD/Arkham TV Series (Possibly Canceled):** No further details.
So there you have it. DC's plan is ambitious, to say the least. Whether they can pull it all off remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: it's going to be a wild ride.
Tags: DC Comics, Movies, TV Shows, James Gunn, Superhero
Original article: IGN South Africa