The DCU is expanding in 2026 with several projects due to be released throughout the year. It's been a long time coming, but from the initial announcement of plans to renew and revitilize DC's film and TV offerings under the watchful eyes of James Gunn and Peter Safran, the DCU has finally landed. In 2024, Creature Commandos served as the official debut program from the DCU, followed in 2025 by the tentpole film that is Superman.
Now, looking ahead to the future slate of the DCU, 2026 will be the busiest year for the fledgling comic book universe to date, with at least two feature films confirmed, and even a TV series to keep the action going on the small screen. It's possible that more projects will be added to this lineup in the coming months, but for now, there is already plenty to be excited about when it comes to the DCU's 2026 lineup.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow - June 26, 2026
Supergirl Embarks On Her Own Grand Adventure In The DCU
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
- Release Date
- June 26, 2026
- Director
- Craig Gillespie
- Writers
- Tom King, Otto Binder, Ana Nogueira
- Franchise(s)
- DC Universe
Cast
Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
Matthias SchoenaertsKrem of the Yellow Hills
Eve RidleyRuthye Mary Knolle
Lobo
Kicking things off, Milly Alcock will star as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The film is directed by Craig Gillespie, whose previous directing credits include Fright Night, Dumb Money, and I, Tonya. Meanwhile, the story has been written by Ana Nogueira, an actress turned writer who has also been tagged to write the Teen Titans movie.
What is the greatest Supergirl comic run of all time?
It's the obvious answer in recent years, but Tom King's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow was the comic that made me realize how fantastic Kara was as a lead in her own runs. She has such incredible potential, as proven by the Arrowverse, and I can't wait to see how the DCU handles her with Milly Alcock in the role. That might honestly be my most-anticipated film in James Gunn's universe just due to the source material.
Kara plays an important role in DC Comics, not just as the cousin of Superman, but also a hero in her own right. And the comic book miniseries which the film is adapting, Tom King and Bilquis Evely, is a foundational story that sets her apart as a strong and capable superhero. The comic follows Kara on a journey through the cosmos, accompanied by Krypto, where she assists a young woman who is on a journey to avenge her father.
Clayface - September 11, 2026
A Body Horror Extravaganza Set To Shake Up The DCU
Clayface is set to be a very different movie for the DCU in of tone and genre. The film initially had Mike Flanagan attached to direct after his script got Gunn and Safran excited about telling a very different Clayface story. However, due to other commitments, Flanagan has since stepped away from the project with James Watkins taking over as director. Meanwhile, the script has been updated and adjusted by Hossein Amini.
Despite the changes, Clayface is still set to be a twisty body horror film about a struggling Hollywood actor who goes to extreme measures in order to stay attractive. However, the abuse of chemical compounds results in a horrible accident that transforms him into a malleable clay figure. The film is aiming for a September 2026 release.
DCU TV Shows Releasing In 2026
The DCU Is Also Expanding Its Small Screen Offerings
The DCU is aiming to create a much more united and cohesive approach to multimedia storytelling from the start. As a result, DC Studios is also producing TV shows alongside the theatrical films in their slate. And after the wild and wacky adventures that occurred in the animated Creature Commandos series, the DCU moved on to feature a second season of Peacemaker, a show that exists in a limbo between the DCEU and the DCU in August 2025. But the lineup will continue to expand in 2026.
Lanterns - TBC Early 2026
An Insight Into The Inner Workings Of The Green Lantern Corps
Lanterns
- Network
- HBO
- Directors
- James Hawes
- Writers
- Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof
- Franchise(s)
- DC Universe
Cast
Aaron PierreJohn Stewart
Kyle ChandlerHal Jordan
Kelly MacdonaldSheriff Kerry
William Macon
- Creator(s)
- Tom King, Chris Mundy
Lanterns is one of the most exciting prospective projects coming to the DCU in 2026. Chris Mundy serves as the showrunner on the series, with comic book legends Tom King and Damon Lindelof serving as executive producers on the show. And while the series isn't set to appear until some time in early 2026, there is likely to be some overlap with the Superman movie, due to the inclusion of characters like Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner in both the film and the show.
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While Gardner is set to have a prominent position in the show, Lanterns is a series that is more concerned with developing the relationship between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, respectively. These two DCU heroes are some of the most powerful and popular versions of the Green Lantern from the comics, and their dynamic duo will be explored in great detail throughout the eight-episode run over on HBO.
