In addition to a handful of movies, more than a dozen TV shows based on DC Comics are coming after The Batman. Matt Reeves' highly anticipated The Batman movie is proving to be a noteworthy start to 2022 for DC's movie slate, but that only s for some of the content it's offering in the near future. Through The CW, Cartoon Network, and HBO Max, DC has 17 shows currently in development.
Whereas The Batman kicked off DC's movie schedule for 2022, Peacemaker became their first new show of the year for DC. Acting as a spinoff series to James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker stood in contrast to previous shows by consistently reminding viewers of its place in the DCEU through references to existing heroes and some unexpected cameos. The eight-episode series' success on HBO Max secured the show a second season on the streaming service.
Peacemaker is only the first of many shows to arrive in the future, though ittedly most are at least several months out. As things stand, DC already has a packed lineup of shows across multiple platforms. Aside from Peacemaker, several Arrowverse shows, Pennyworth, Titans, and Doom Patrol are all currently running, That number will rise even further the years to come. Here's every TV show releasing after The Batman.
Gotham Knights
The CW will attempt to expand its Arrowverse roster with in the Arrowverse with Batwoman, Gotham Knights is not being described as a spinoff of the latter show. A pilot has been ordered, which is scheduled to film in April 2022. Since that's the case, Gotham Knights has the potential to air by the end of the year (if The CW picks it up).
My Adventures With Superman
A collaboration between The Cartoon Network and HBO Max will give the Man of Steel a brand-new animated series. My Adventures With Superman will explore the lives of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen in the early years of their journalism careers at the Daily Planet. Clark and Lois will be voiced by Jack Quaid and Alice Lee respectively. Characters designs have been revealed, but the voice cast hasn't been officially finalized yet, nor has there been a trailer.
Untitled Suicide Squad Spinoff
There's no official word on what it will be yet, but a second The Suicide Squad spinoff is in the works at HBO Max. While Peacemaker was in the midst of its first season, Gunn mentioned that he was working on another show in the same universe, leading to speculation that it will follow one of the other surviving team . Candidates for this role include Idris Elba's Bloodsport and Daniela Melchior's Ratcatcher 2.
Green Lantern
Expected to begin production sometime in the spring is HBO Max's featured in the story as Green Lanterns. The live-action show's first season will be comprised of ten episodes. Jeremy Irvine has been cast as Scott, while Finn Wattrock will play Gardner.
Strange Adventures
HBO Max is developing its first-ever anthology series with Strange Adventures, which shares its title with a comic book series about DC 's space-faring hero, Adam Strange. The show is believed to include him as a central character. The show was announced in October 2019, but since there hasn't been much news about its progress, it's not altogether clear if it's still part of DC's plans.
Justice League Dark
As their name implies, Justice League Dark is a team of heroes whose stories lean into darker territory than characters like the Flash, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Their roster also consists largely of characters from the mystical side of the DC Universe, such as John Constantine, Dean, Madame Xanadu, Zatanna, and more. JJ Abrams and Ben Stephenson will executive produce a live-action adaptation of the comic for HBO Max.
Constantine
Several years after the chain-smoking supernatural detective led his own show on NBC for one season, DC will create a new version of the character and once again make him the protagonist of a solo series. Since Abrams is involved, it appears HBO Max's Constantine show will be tied to Justice League Dark, possibly as a spinoff about one of its team .
Madame X
Apparently, Constantine won't be the only Justice League Dark hero getting their own spinoff series on HBO Max. Abrams and Angela Robinson are also working on Madame X for the streaming service. In DC Comics, Madame Xanadu is an immortal fortune teller whose origin is steeped in Arthurian lore. Since very little details have been revealed and was said to be early development last summer, it makes sense that the show won't arrive until after Justice League Dark.
Val-Zod
DC is currently developing Val-Zod, an alternate universe superhero who becomes his world's Superman. Michael B. Jordan, who may or may not be playing Val-Zod, is attached as producer. Like so many other TV shows, Val-Zod's solo series will be an HBO Max original.
Batwheels
An animated DC series targeted at a young audience is coming to HBO Max and Cartoon Network in the form of the Batmobile, the Bat Truck, the Batgirl Cycle, and more. The show is expected to premiere in 2022.
