James Gunn Unveils New Projects for DC Universe's 'Chapter 1: God and Monsters'

The extensive slate features titles for Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and more.

Entertainment
2.2K 4 Comments
Save

James Gunn has revealed the extensive list of new projects taking place in the DC Universe.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming phase in the DC Universe will be called Chapter 1: God and Monsters and will feature a new Superman under the title Legacy, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the horror film Swamp Thing, The Brave and the Bold which will introduce the DCU Batman, The Authority which follows a superhero team “with rather extreme methods of protecting the planet,” the Green Lantern series, the Paradise Lost series focusing on Wonder Woman’s birthplace of Themyscira, Booster Gold which will feature a lesser-known superhero from the ’80s and Waller, the Peacemaker spinoff that will see Viola Davis reprise her role as Amanda.

Meanwhile, The Batman sequel, which just received an October 3, 2025 release date, will be part of both Chapter 1 as well as the new banner, DC Elseworlds. Joining Matt Reeves’ new film will be Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux, Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Black Superman project and Teen Titans Go!. “The bar is going to be very high for projects to be outside the DCU, the Elseworlds projects,” DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran shared. “But every now and then there will be something that lives up to that.”

Elsewhere in entertainment, take a look at everything coming to and leaving Netflix in February 2023.

Read Full Article
Text By
Share this article
Sophie Caraan
Sophie Caraan Managing Editor

Sophie Caraan is the Managing Editor at Hypebeast, where she sets the editorial direction, standards, and output strategy for the HQ team. With a decade of editorial experience, she brings both a storyteller's instinct and a strategist's eye — spotlighting the figures and movements that shape the culture across a multitude of lanes. Her tenure is marked by high-impact conversations with the likes of RZA, Mads Mikkelsen, CORTIS, Erling Haaland, Kasing Lung, NIGO, and more.

What to Read Next

James Gunn Announces Filming on 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' Has Officially Wrapped
Entertainment

James Gunn Announces Filming on 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' Has Officially Wrapped

The DC Studios sequel starring David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult hits theaters in July 2027.

Xolo Maridueña Set to Reprise Blue Beetle Role in James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow'
Entertainment

Xolo Maridueña Set to Reprise Blue Beetle Role in James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow'

The character officially transitions into the newly rebooted DC Universe for the upcoming ‘Superman’ follow-up.

The Teaser for DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’ Is Genuinely Eerie
Entertainment

The Teaser for DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’ Is Genuinely Eerie

The upcoming ‘Batman’ spin-off takes the superhero universe into dark, R-rated territory.


James Gunn Reveals First Look at Lex Luthor's Warsuit in 'Man of Tomorrow'
Entertainment

James Gunn Reveals First Look at Lex Luthor's Warsuit in 'Man of Tomorrow'

Nicholas Hoult will don the iconic, comic-accurate mechanical armor as he teams up with Superman to take on Brainiac in the upcoming DCU sequel.

LeBron James Is First To Be Spotted in Highly Anticipated Tiffany & Co. x Nike Collab
Fashion

LeBron James Is First To Be Spotted in Highly Anticipated Tiffany & Co. x Nike Collab

Revealing a first look at the collaborative varsity jacket.

Check out This Map of the Filming Locations in Alberta, Canada Featured in HBO's 'The Last of Us'
Entertainment

Check out This Map of the Filming Locations in Alberta, Canada Featured in HBO's 'The Last of Us'

The province doubled as settings in Boston, Austin and even Jakarta, Indonesia.

Egyptian Archaeologists Discovered a 4,300-Year-Old Mummy in Cairo
Art

Egyptian Archaeologists Discovered a 4,300-Year-Old Mummy in Cairo

One of the oldest in recorded history.

adidas' Made To Be Remade Initiative Adds the NMD S1 in "Core Black"
Footwear

adidas' Made To Be Remade Initiative Adds the NMD S1 in "Core Black"

Part of the brand’s circular fashion efforts.

Alexander McQueen FW23 Makes Magic With Refined Tailoring
Fashion

Alexander McQueen FW23 Makes Magic With Refined Tailoring

Leveling up Sarah Burton’s signature menswear aesthetic.

Marshall Champions 360-Degree Spatial Audio With New Middleton Quad-Speaker
Tech & Gadgets

Marshall Champions 360-Degree Spatial Audio With New Middleton Quad-Speaker

The portable unit makes streaming sessions personal and immersive.


(Di)vision FW23 "Dressed for Disaster" Comes Home After Dark
Fashion

(Di)vision FW23 "Dressed for Disaster" Comes Home After Dark

The final look saw food-filled tablecloths convert into dresses that splashed the venue with typical dinnertime treats.

First Look at Two Upcoming Nike SB Dunk Lows
Footwear

First Look at Two Upcoming Nike SB Dunk Lows

Including an Orange Label “Purple Suede” colorway.

Nike Sues Lululemon for Patent Infringement of Its Sneaker Designs
Footwear

Nike Sues Lululemon for Patent Infringement of Its Sneaker Designs

The Swoosh is accusing the athleisure brand of infringing on its popular Flyknit technology.

Xavier Hufkens Turns Surreal in Nicolas Party’s Latest Exhibition
Art

Xavier Hufkens Turns Surreal in Nicolas Party’s Latest Exhibition

Catch ‘Cascade’ at the gallery’s St-Georges location until March 4.

New Balance 990v3 Gets a Clean Black and Tan Makeover
Footwear

New Balance 990v3 Gets a Clean Black and Tan Makeover

A versatile option to keep in rotation all-year long.

Malbon Golf Drops the Winston Collection
Golf

Malbon Golf Drops the Winston Collection

Delivering striped polos and knit cardigans.

More ▾