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DC Universe

The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.

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First Film
Man of Steel
First TV Show
Peacemaker
Character(s)
Black Adam
Created by
Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson

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Henry Cavill's Superman and Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman pose together in Justice League
8 DC Heroes Whose Movie Debuts Were Years Before You Thought

Decades before the superhero movie boom and DC’s impressive comic book movie boom, some heroes had already made their cinematic debuts.

Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne lights up a flare in a flood in Matt Reeves' The Batman
Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight Must Stop Barry Keoghan's Joker & Colin Farrell's Penguin In The Batman 2 Concept Trailer

Barry Keoghan's Joker and Colin Farrell's Penguin become the target for Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight in a new The Batman 2 concept trailer.

Captain America ready to fight in Avengers Endgame
10 Most Iconic Superhero Movie Quotes Of All Time

Superhero movies are littered with famed catchphrases and memorable dialogue, but some quotations quickly became iconic in the genre and beyond.

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Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor from Smallville next to David Corenswet's Superman
Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum Addresses Potential Appearance In James Gunn's DCU: "He's Got A Great Vision"

Smallville actor Michael Rosenbaum revealed that not only would he be interested in a DCU role, but he might already have made a cameo in Superman.

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Tom Welling and Christopher Reeve's versions of Superman side by side
Tom Welling Reveals An Important Lesson He Got From OG Superman Christopher Reeve On The Set Of Smallville

Recently, Smallville's Tom Welling revealed the most substantial lesson he learned from acting alongside Superman himself, Christopher Reeve.

John Cena in New Peacemaker Season 2 Preview Footage
New Peacemaker Season 2 Preview Brings A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Its Take On A DCEU Villain & Its DCU Story

A closer look at John Cena's DCU return gets showcased in a new Peacemaker season 2 preview, including a new take on a familiar DCEU villain.

Rick Flag Sr. looking determined in Superman (2025)
"Not A Word Was Changed": Frank Grillo Praises Rick Flag Sr.'s DCU Story & Compares James Gunn's Process To The MCU

One of the DCU’s most prominent actors in 2025, Frank Grillo, has commented on the overall process of the franchise, comparing it to the MCU.

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Frank Grillo looking serious as Rick Flag Sr in Peacemaker season 2
Frank Grillo Has No Qualms Picking His DCU Hero Over His MCU Villain For 1 Simple Reason: "It's More Of An Adventure"

EXCLUSIVE: DCU actor Frank Grillo reflects on why he prefers to be part of James Gunn's franchise as Rick Flag Sr. over being Crossbones in the MCU.

The Justice League cast from Warner Bros' DCEU
6 Ways The DCEU's Biggest Mistakes Can Help The DC Universe Be The DC Movie Franchise We've All Always Wanted

The DCEU had a lot of potential, but after several fatal errors early on, the universe came crashing down but the DCU could learn from their mistakes.

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Milly Alcock reading Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow
All DC Universe Movies Releasing In 2026

The DC Universe is expanding in a big way in 2026 as several projects arrive in theaters and on the small screen with a variety of stories to tell.

David Corenswet's Kal El crosses his arms looking up to the bright blue sky in James Gunn's Superman
Early Box Office Tracking For James Gunn's Superman Predicts Blockbuster Opening Weekend

Tracking for Superman's opening weekend ticket sales places its haul at around $175 million, potentially signaling a huge win for the fledgling DCU.

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Maxwell Lord in Peacemaker Season 2
I’m Convinced 1 DCU Hero Is About To Die Before We Even Get To Know Them Based On A Fascinating Theory About Its Newest Villain Confirmation

The DCU is building a range of characters from the start, with some having their fates spelled out before they actually make their on-screen debut.

David Corenswet As Superman Flying Through Icy Landscape In Superman Movie
New Superman Behind-The-Scenes Video Showcases The Kinder Side of David Corenswet's Man Of Steel

Superman's David Corenswet channeled the hero's comionate side in a behind-the-scenes featurette showing him interacting with children on set.

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Fantastic Four and Superman July Release Custom MCU:DCU Image
James Gunn Addresses July's Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Box Office Showdown: "There's Room For Us Both!"

Addressing the possible Superman versus Fantastic Four box office blowout, James Gunn shut down rumors that the studios were feuding behind-the-scenes

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Milly Alcock sitting on her cast chair on the set of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in a bar-like setting
"I Was Going To Vomit": DC's New Supergirl Actress Milly Alcock Recalls The Casting Process And What The Screen Test Was Like

Milly Alcock, who is set to star as Supergirl in the DCU, opens up about the intense casting process and the screen test that landed her the role.

Keanu Reeves as John Constantine looking offscreen
Keanu Reeves "Is Not So Happy" With Constantine 2 Scripts According To Original Co-Star

As Constantine 2 is in development, one of the co-stars from the 2005 film has stated that Keanu Reeves is not thrilled with the sequel's scripts.

Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern in Peacemaker season 2
"It's Just A Powder Keg": Nathan Fillion Explains Green Lantern's Surprise Role In DC's Peacemaker Season 2

DC revealed in the Peacemaker season 2 trailer that Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern will appear in the show, and the actor explains Guy Gardner's role.

David Corenswet's Kal El looks directly at the camera in front of a bright blue sky in Superman poster
James Gunn Addresses Superman Movie Runtime Rumors

After there have been multiple rumors about the runtime for James Gunn's Superman movie, the filmmaker himself is now addressing the various times.

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David Corenswet As Superman In Costume Coming Out Of A Burning Blaze In Superman Movie
10 Unused DC Superheroes That Would Totally Change The DC Universe With Their Debuts

Several classic DC heroes still haven’t been adapted to a live-action movie, but some would completely change the direction of the DC Universe.

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David Corenswet As Superman In Costume Coming Out Of A Burning Blaze In Superman Movie
I Hope James Gunn's Superman Being “Weak” Doesn't Lead To DC Repeating A Divisive Clark Kent Story For The Third Time In 9 Years

The Superman movie trailers have led to debates about the DCU hero being weak, and that could lead to a dark Clark Kent story trend being repeated.

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