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James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as the heads of DC Studios, leaving fans wondering what will happen to several upcoming DC movies and television shows.
The filmmakers, who took over the studio in 2022, will leave their leadership positions on December 1. Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will take over as president and chief creative officer.
The shakeup follows the mixed commercial performance of DC’s recent releases, including Supergirl and Clayface. Now, several previously announced projects are facing questions about their futures.
We’re taking a closer look at 16 DC projects to see which are still moving forward, which have been shelved, and which could face changes under the new leadership.
Click through the gallery to find out the latest on 16 DC movies and TV shows following the shakeup at DC Studios…
Lanterns Season 2 — Not Yet Renewed, Future Uncertain
Status: Not renewed; no formal cancellation announcement
The future of Lanterns is looking increasingly uncertain after its first season. The HBO series stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, two members of the Green Lantern Corps.
Lanterns was the first live-action TV show launched under Gunn and Safran and it did well in viewership and with critics. But Variety has learned from a DC Studios insider that it may not be enough to help it continue, pointing to the fact it hasn’t yet been renewed.
“People cannot wait to make another season of a hit show,” the source said.
Even if Lanterns doesn’t return, Aaron is confirmed to reprise his role as John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow.
Wonder Woman — Reboot Still in Development
Status: Development uncertain
A new Wonder Woman movie has been in development at DC Studios, although the project has yet to receive a confirmed release date. Supergirl screenwriter Ana Nogueira was hired to write the film in 2025.
While the new film hasn’t been officially canceled, it’s unclear whether Jeremy Latcham will continue with the existing plans or pursue a different creative direction.
Waller — No Longer in Active Development
Status: On hold; future uncertain
Waller was announced as a Peacemaker spinoff, with Viola Davis expected to reprise her role as Amanda Waller. However, the project has struggled to move forward.
In August 2026, Entertainment Weekly reported the show was no longer in active development. At the time, DC said it hadn’t necessarily been abandoned entirely, but with Peacemaker likely dead, it seems increasingly unlikely that Waller will see the light of day.
Paradise Lost — No Longer in Active Development
Status: On hold; future uncertain
Paradise Lost was also revealed to be on the back burner in the same Entertainment Weekly article.
The series would have explored Themyscira, the home of Wonder Woman and the Amazons, before the events of the superhero’s familiar stories. The project was initially described as a political drama involving the island’s ruling figures.
The Authority — Shelved
Status: Development paused
The Authority was one of the original DC movies announced by James Gunn and Peter Safran in January 2023. The film would have followed a superhero team known for taking extreme measures to achieve its goals.
In April 2026, Gunn confirmed the film had been shelved.
“The script wasn’t quite there but more importantly it didn’t work in terms of the larger DCU both in terms of the story and practical concerns,” he wrote on Threads. “Maybe some day. Not soon.”
Peacemaker Season 3 — No Plans for Another Season
Status: Not renewed; future unlikely
John Cena‘s Peacemaker seems unlikely to return. For starters, the second season debuted in season 2 and was never renewed. And Gunn himself said there were no plans for another season when the second season’s finale aired last October.
“That doesn’t mean that there won’t be. I don’t want to never say never, but right now, no, this is about the future of the DCU,” he told Deadline at the time.
Furthermore, after announcing his DC Studios departure, Gunn liked an Instagram comment that read, “Oh we’re never seeing Peacemaker again,” seemingly confirming the show is done.
Booster Gold — Original Version Scrapped, New Team Sought
Status: Being reworked
In July 2026, TheWrap reported that Booster Gold was being revamped with a new creative team. Our Flag Means Death creator David Jenkins posted on social media that his take would not be moving forward.
The Brave and the Bold — New Batman Movie’s Future Unclear
Status: In development; no release date
The Brave and the Bold was supposed to introduce Batman into the main DCU timeline, as Robert Pattinson‘s Batman is technically in a separate continuity.
The movie would have introduced Batman and his son Damian Wayne (Robin), and it’s unclear if it will move forward.
The Flash director Andy Muschietti was attached to direct, while Birds of Prey writer Christina Hodson was hired to work on the screenplay. In October 2026, James Gunn said that casting for the new Batman wasn’t too far away.
Swamp Thing — Script Was Being Written Before Shakeup
Status: In development; future uncertain
There was a positive update about Swamp Thing right before the leadership change. The horror-focused DC movie had been in development with Logan and A Complete Unknown director James Mangold attached.
At the Clayface premiere in October 2026, Peter Safran confirmed the screenplay was actively being written.
“All these things take time, and when you already have a filmmaker involved, you also need to wait for their availability window,” he said at the time.
Mister Miracle — Moving Forward in Development
Status: In development; targeting 2028
The animated Mister Miracle series has made more progress than many of the other DC projects.
In October 2026, Peter Safran confirmed that The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson would voice Scott Free, also known as Mister Miracle. Mackenzie Davis is attached to voice Big Barda. The series is based on the acclaimed comic book by Tom King and Mitch Gerads, with Tom involved in adapting the story for television.
Peter also revealed that the studio was targeting a 2028 premiere, although no official release date had been announced.
Teen Titans — Still in Early Development
Status: Uncertain
A live-action Teen Titans movie was announced back in 2024, with Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira rumored to be writing the screenplay. But in July 2025, James said the script “doesn’t exist,” as she’d been moved to Wonder Woman.
“I asked Ana to move to WW to finish that first and she did,” he confirmed.
Creature Commandos Season 2 — Renewed and in Production
Status: Renewed; production underway
Creature Commandos fans have a second season to look forward to, though it seems likely that it will be the last. The animated series debuted in December 2024 and kicked off the start of Gunn and Safran‘s universe.
In September 2026, Sean Gunn confirmed that voice recording for the second season had started. No premiere date has been announced, but Gunn and Safran reportedly remain involved with the project.
Amid the DC Studios upheaval, news broke that Community star Danny Pudi had been cast in season 2.
Man of Tomorrow — Still Happening
Status: In post-production; July 9, 2027 release
Man of Tomorrow is one of the DC projects that has already been confirmed to be moving forward despite the leadership shakeup. The movie will bring back David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult a Lex Luthor.
The two characters will be forced to work together against a larger threat, with Lars Eidinger playing Braniac. James Gunn wrote and directed the film, which has already completed principal photography.
In its November 9 announcement, Skydance confirmed the movie is in post-production and remains scheduled for July 9, 2027.
The Batman Part II — Still in Production
Status: In production; February 18, 2028 release
Robert Pattinson‘s The Batman II is another project that remains on track. The sequel experienced a temporary interruption in October 2026 when director Matt Reeves stepped away to address a family matter. Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has boarded the film to help Matt complete it.
Skydance also confirmed the sequel remains in production and will arrive in theaters on February 18, 2028. It probably helps that Robert‘s Batman is set in a separate continuity.
Heidi Klum‘s Halloween costume might have leaked some major character spoilers!
The People v. Gorilla Grodd — Filming Completed
Status: Completed filming; expected in 2027
One of DC’s most offbeat upcoming TV projects is The People vs. Gorilla Grodd. The eight-episode HBO Max comedy series will star Skyler Gisondo, reprising his Superman role as Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen.
Jimmy Tatro has been cast as Gorilla Grodd. The show will be a mockumentary true-crime doc following Jimmy as he investigates whether Grodd was wrongly convicted of murdering his father.
Other Superman cast members will also reprise their roles, like Wendell Pierce, Mikaela Hoover, and Beck Bennett. This show has also been confirmed as moving forward by Skydance and is expected to debut sometime after Man of Tomorrow.
Poison Ivy — New Series in Early Development
Status: In development; not ordered to series
Reports surfaced in October 2026 that Warner Bros. and DC Studios were planning to develop a live-action TV show about the iconic Batman villain Poison Ivy.
TheWrap reported the show would potentially be produced by The Penguin creator Lauren LeFranc, but nothing else has been reported about the project yet as its still only in early development. Amid the shakeup, it’s very hard to say what will become of it.
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