TheDClineup for film and TV series releases carries a few notable names that have kindled the excitement of fans. Owing mostly to the ‘DCU Chapter One’ masterplan of DC Studio CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, viewers will see a whole line-up of DC projects take to screens. The CEOs kick-started their schedule early this year, with the release ofJustice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Oneon July 05, 2025.
Other major projects are currently in development, with Part Two ofCrisis on Infinite Earthsscheduled for release in a matter of days. The lineup of DC works carries both good news and bad, with a few much-loved series coming to their ends, including CW’sSuperman and Lois,while other highly anticipated works are being brought to life, such asJoker: Folie à Deux.While exciting titles are peppered across the years 2025 and 2026 as well, here is a list of nine DC TV series and films that are slated to make their way to screens in2024.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two
Releasing June 26, 2025
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths
Part two ofJustice League: Crisis on Infinite Earthswill be the middle chapter of a three-part animated crossover film. The first part of the trilogy was released at the start of the year, depicting the heroes of multiple Earths witnessing the threat looming upon the multiverse. Speaking to IGN Fan Fest, Batman voice actorJensen Ackles revealedthat the much-awaited second part of the film will be made available on digital on June 02, 2025. The release date for Part 3, the final chapter of the trilogy, has not been confirmed at the time of writing.
The official trailer forJustice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two, released in February, establishes that Super Girl will play a prominent role in the upcoming installment. With the team gearing up to take on the endless army of shadow demons who threaten to destroy the world and parallel Earths, Part Two will no doubt be exciting. The release of Part 3 of the trilogy, slated for sometime later this year, will bring the Tommorowverse story arc to a close. The arc began withSuperman: Man of Tomorrowback in 2020.
Joker: Folie à Deux
Releasing Jun 25, 2025
Joker: Folie a Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips' critically acclaimed comic book thriller Joker. Reprising his Academy Award-winning performance as the failed comedian Arthur Fleck, Joaquin Phoenix revisits the iconic DC character alongside Lady Gaga, who makes her debut as Joker’s lover Harley Quinn in this standalone continuity of the DC Universe.
2019’sJokerwas undoubtedly a success. The film, which told the origin story of the Joker, was a massive box office hit, accumulating over $1 billion worldwide on a mere $55 million budget. Joaquin Phoenix, who portrayed the titular character in the film, went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, while Hildur Guðnadóttir claimed the award for Best Original Score. Given this, it is not surprising that the film is now gettinga musical sequel.
The sequel,Joker: Folie à Deux,has a star-studded cast. Phoenix will be reprising his role as the titular character, Arthur Fleck, with Lady Gaga starring alongside him as Harley Quinn. According to the official teaser trailer for the film, which was released on Aug 23, 2025, the sequel will pick up from where the first film concluded. Fleck, who is in custody, meets Quinn during his confinement. However, differing from the usual narrative where Quinn is Fleck’s therapist, inFolie à DeuxQuinn appears to be a fellow patient.
Superman & Lois Season Season 4
Releasing Fall 2024
Superman & Lois
Given that Season 3 ended on an exciting cliffhanger, viewers have been eagerly awaiting Season 4 ofSuperman & Lois.The fourth season was almost canceled in May 2023, shattering the hopes of fans, when Deadline reported that The CW was looking to do away with its remaining scripted dramas due to the higher prices of production. However, The CW appeared to have had a change of heart in regard toSuperman & Lois,and in June 2023 announced that the series would be renewed for a fourth season. Season 4 will be the final season ofSuperman & Lois.
Despite being green-lit for production, the latest season of the series will only consist of ten episodes and also have a trimmed-down cast due to budget constraints. In addition to Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch, viewers can only safely expect members of the Kent family and Lex Luthor to make a return. TheWGA and SAG-AFTRA strikeshave also taken their toll on the release of the season, with it being reported thatSuperman & LoisSeason 4 would only be released after April 2024, likely in September or October. The latest season will likely center on the rivalry between Superman and Doomsday, given the ending of the previous season. As readers of the comics are already aware, Season 4 will also depict the death of Superman at the hands of Doomsday.
Creature Commandos Season 1
Creature Commandos
Creature Commandos is an animated television series that follows a team of supernatural beings, including a werewolf, vampire, and gorgon, assembled by the government for high-risk missions. This unique group navigates various challenges as they leverage their distinct abilities to combat threats. The show offers a blend of action, horror, and dark humor, set in a universe where classic monsters are reimagined as heroes.
As per DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn,Creature Commandoswill be the first animated series of the new DC Universe. An adaptation of J. M. DeMatteis' comic series, the first season of the series is set to consist of seven episodes. As per the comics, the Creature Commandos is a military unit that is made up of supernatural beings. The animated series will likely chronicle Amanda Waller as she puts together a black ops team consisting of monstrous prisoners.
As the first project of the new DCU, the series will arrive ahead ofSuperman: Legacy,which is slated for release on August 06, 2025. Despite the delays that production has faced, Gunn has confirmed thatCreature Commandoswill be released in 2024. The talented cast of the series includesViola Davis as Amanda Waller, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Zoë Chao as Nina Mazursky, Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana Rostovic, David Harbour as Eric Frankenstein, Indira Varma as the Bride of Frankenstein and Anya Chalotra as Circe.
The Penguin
Releasing Late 2024
Created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin is a crime-drama spin-off television series of 2022’s film The Batman. Set shortly after the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb, A.K.A. the Penguin, begins his rise in the underworld of Gotham City as he contends with the daughter of his late boss, Carmine Falcone, for control of the crime family’s empire.
Matt Reeves’The Penguinwas confirmed soon afterthe success ofThe Batman.The series is expected to act as a bridge betweenThe Batmanand its sequel,The Batman: Part Two(scheduled to release on August 06, 2025). The narrative ofThe Penguinwill center on Oswald Cobblepot, AKA the Penguin, depicting his origin story and his rise to power in Gotham’s underworld. Taking on the titular role is Colin Farrell. The actor will be joined by those including Cristin Milioti, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Michael Kelly, Rhenzy Feliz, and Victor Aguilar.
Although production forThe Penguinwrapped in February 2024 and the series was slated for a mid-2024 debut, the release of the series was pushed back due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.The Penguinis now expected to make its debut in the fall of 2024, with a possible October release date. The series will consist of a total of eight episodes and will be released on Max.
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires
Also known asBatman Azteca: Choque de Imperios, the feature-length film was originally announced in June 2022 by HBO Max Latin America. The film was developed for HBO Max by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Comics, Anima, and Chatrone. The movie is slated to set the Dark Knight in a captivating Latin American setting, and, as per Warner Bros., will immerse fans in the exciting culture of Mesoamerica. Given its cultural significance, authenticity has been a key concern for the creative team. Warner Bros. has emphasized the importance afforded to appropriateness and relevancy, highlighting that specialists were brought in to ensure thatindigenous representation in the filmremains authentic.
The animated film, set at the end of the age of the Aztec Empire will follow a young Aztec boy, Yohualli Coatl (Horacio Garcia Rojas). The boy embarks on a revenge mission against Spanish Conquistadors for murdering his father, Toltecatzin. To achieve his objective, he engages in training under Acatzin, his friend and mentor, at the temple of the bat god Tzinacan.Aztec Batman: Clash of Empiresalso has its own versions of the supporting characters that viewers are accustomed to seeing. Accordingly,Aztec Batman’s Alfred will be Acatzin, while Two-Face is Hernán Cortés, Poison Ivy is Forest Ivy, Joker is Yoka, and Catwoman is Jaguar Woman.
Waller Season 1
Release Date TBC
Waller (DCU)
Waller,aPeacemakerspinoff series based on Amanda Waller, was confirmed last year as a part of the DCU’s first chapter, Gods and Monsters. Waller is the head of the Advanced Research Group United and heads the members of the Suicide Squad. The character first appearedin 2016’sSuicide Squadand has since then appeared in numerous DCEU projects.
Amanda Waller has been portrayed by actress Viola Davis since her first appearance as the character inSuicide Squad.The actress will once again reprise her role as the character in the spinoff. The series will be produced by Jeremy Carver (Doom Patrol),with Danielle Brooks and Steve Agee slated to join Davis as cast members in Season One.
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Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusaderwas initially announced more than two years ago, in May 2021. The news unsurprisingly piqued the excitement of fans, given that the animated series is set to chronicle Batman’s early exploits as a vigilante. The series will solely focus on the character himself, exploringhis noir rootsand the days in which the character had not yet formed a relationship with the Gotham City Police Department.
The series was initially set to be released by Max. However,Caped Crusaderwas dropped by the streamer as a part of its cost-cutting measures. It was then picked up for two seasons by Amazon Prime Video. The series has a talented team working behind the curtains, including Matt Reeves, Ed Brubaker, JJ Abrams, and Bruce Timm. Speaking in an interview, Brubaker claimed thatCaped Crusader,in addition to its noir tone, would have a greater focus on visual violence, establishing that the series would not be PG-13.
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Watchmenwas one of the two animated projects from DC announced at the 2023 Comic-Con. The other,Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earthmade its debut with Part One in January this year. As forWatchmen,an official release date has not been announced at the time of writing. However, the animation is expected to release sometime in 2024. With the graphic novel considered to be one of the best, fan expectations remain high for the adaptation.
This 2024 version is not the first time that the graphic novel has been adapted to screens. Zack Snyder helmed a live-action adaptation in 2009 and the comic also gave rise to a series on HBO ten years later in 2019. Details regarding the exact plot of the upcoming animation are not known at the time of writing. However, it is expected that the film will closely follow its source material, and even preserve its ending. Despite the lack of details, the animated film has already been categorized as having an R-rating. This is most likely owing to the dark themes that readers of the comics are familiar with and sexual content that will probably be included in the film.
