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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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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.

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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Tom Welling in  a black coat as the Blur in Smallville season 9
Tom Welling’s Older Superman Flies Through Metropolis In Epic Smallville Sequel Art

Smallville's Tom Welling dons the Superman suit in gorgeous art that sees the Man of Steel take to the skies of Metropolis years after the show ended.

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Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan's CGI Green Lantern in 2011 in full suit
DC's Decades-Long Green Lantern Problem Had An Easy Fix According To Top Gun: Maverick Writer

The DC franchise has had an issue with Green Lantern in live-action for a while now, yet Top Gun: Maverick’s screenwriter had the answers.

David Corenswet's Superman injured and being helped by a man in the DCU Superman movie trailer
I'm Convinced There Are Only 4 Characters In The Superman Trailer That Could Seriously Hurt The Man Of Steel

Superman's trailers have shown David Corenswet's Man of Steel get injured a lot, and I'm convinced there are 4 threats that could kill the DCU hero.

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David Corenswet's Kal El looks directly at the camera in front of a bright blue sky in Superman poster
1 Detail About David Corenswet’s Superman And Robert Pattinson’s Batman Makes Me So Excited About Their DC Movie Future

James Gunn's Superman and Matt Reeves' The Batman may have more in common than they initially appear to, and that's a good sign for both.

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Henry Cavill as Superman looking up from the snow
Henry Cavill's Scrapped Superman Movie Would've Revealed "What Superman Is Most Afraid Of," Reveals Mission: Impossible Director

Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie reveals what Henry Cavill's cancelled Superman movie sequel would have explored for the DC icon.

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