DC's presence on the small screen is still growing, as over a dozen new DC TV shows are releasing after Doom Patrol. WarnerMedia's launch of HBO Max opened up another avenue for a variety of DC content. With multiple outlets interested in bringing different DC Comics characters to the screen, the number of shows in development has continued to grow.
Peacemaker represents a major changing of the guard, though. It is the first TV show officially connected to the DC Extended Universe, as it stars John Cena's Peacemaker after his debut in DC movies, but the range of shows coming also includes numerous animated projects and potentially new universes.
All of the new DC shows in development go hand-in-hand with ongoing popular shows like Young Justice, and The CW's various Arrowverse properties. Viewers will be able to see many of the DC shows being actively developed on HBO Max, but there are also plans for additional entries in the Arrowverse. In either case, here's every DC TV show releasing after Peacemaker.
Another The Suicide Squad Spinoff
James Gunn has confirmed he's working on another secret The Suicide Squad spinoff show for HBO Max. The show is in early development at this point but is expected to happen regardless of if Peacemaker gets a second season. There are plenty of characters from The Suicide Squad who could star in their own spinoff, with Bloodsport (Idris Elba) and Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior) among the fan-favorite options. Gunn has also been open about wanting to make a Harley Quinn-focused project starring Margot Robbie, so that could be the plan for Harley's DCEU future. Even though details on the new The Suicide Squad spinoff are limited, there's no doubt that the mystery project will happen.
Green Lantern
HBO Max is also making progress on the Guy Gardner (Finn Wittrock) are the only Green Lanterns officially cast for the series, while Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz, Kilowog, and eventual villain Sinestro are confirmed to appear. It currently appears that Hal Jordan and John Stewart will not appear, possibly due to plans for them to appear in a DCEU movie. HBO Max's Green Lantern TV show does not have a release date but is likely coming in 2023 if production starts in spring 2022 as planned.
Strange Adventures
Greg Berlanti is also developing a development on Strange Adventures has been relatively quiet since its announcement in 2019, it remains unclear when it will be released on HBO Max.
Gotham PD
Matt Reeves is also working on the first Gotham PD, as it is unofficially known, is being showrun by Joe Barton following the exit of Terrence Winter. The show is expected to follow Jim Gordon and is a prequel to the events of The Batman. It is not yet confirmed that Jeffrey Wright will return as Gordon for the series, but it is expected. The main story for Gotham PD is not known, only that the focus is on showing how Gotham's police department and the city at large became so corrupt. Gotham PD does not yet have a release date for HBO Max.
The Penguin
There are also plans for another The Penguin show has been described as a story chronicling Oswald's rise to power in Gotham's criminal underworld. This could indicate that it is also a prequel to The Batman, depending on what happens to the mob boss in Robert Pattinson's solo movie. Lauren LeFranc (Agents of SHIELD) is attached to write the script. Since The Penguin was only announced in December 2021, it has not been announced when the series will be released or even begin filming.
Justice League Dark
There is also a big Justice League Dark movies and TV shows. The Justice League Dark team typically consists of characters like John Constantine, Madame Xanadu, Zatanna, Dean, and Swamp Thing. No casting has been announced for the Justice League Dark show so far. The team-up series has not had many updates as of late, leaving the release date for the series unclear.
Constantine
In addition to the main Justice League Dark series, Abrams and HBO Max are also working on a solo Keanu Reeves will not return. This is because Constantine will reportedly see an actor of color portray a younger version of the Hellblazer. No actor has been cast as this new John Constantine, and it is still a mystery when the show will release on HBO Max.
Madame X
There are also plans for Madame Xanadu to get her own series spinning off of Justice League Dark. The Madame X series was announced to be in early development in June 2021, with Abrams producing and Angela Robinson (Professor Marston & the Wonder Women) writing. The project materialized as part of Robinson's overall deal with Warner Bros. No actress has been cast to play the immortal future teller. HBO Max also does not have a release date yet for Madame X.
Val-Zod Superman
A new take on Superman is coming to HBO Max as a TV show, as Michael B. Jordan is producing a series focused on the Val-Zod is the second Black Superman project in development at DC, as Bad Robot has a movie in the works as well. The DC TV show will introduce most to Val-Zod, who comes from the Earth-2 continuity in the comics and is another Kryptonian hero. Details on Val-Zod, such as when it will be released, remain difficult to come by.
Dead Boy Detectives
HBO Max has also ordered a pilot for Dead Boy Detectives, an adaption of Neil Gaiman's comic creation. The series cast George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, and Kassius Nelson to play the main characters in the pilot episode. The characters previously appeared in Doom Patrol, but it is unclear if Dead Boy Detectives exists in that same universe. If HBO Max is happy with the pilot, Dead Boy Detectives will be picked up for a full series order. The show is described as a one-hour series following Charles Rowland (Revri) and Edwin Paine (Rexstrew), two boys who forgo the afterlife to investigate crimes on Earth involving supernatural elements. Nelson's Crystal Palace aids them in their quest.
