10 Must-See Upcoming DC Movies You Need on Your Radar

DC is finally moving with purpose again. James Gunn and Peter Safran have a plan, the slate is filling in, and we’re getting a mix of crowd-pleasers, left-field swings, and a few projects that are way gnarlier than you might expect from a cape factory. Here’s what’s actually coming, how it all fits together, and why some of it might surprise you.

Supergirl ( June 26, 2026 )

Milly Alcock is back as Kara Zor-El after her debut in Superman, and this is positioned as the second theatrical chapter in the new DCU under Gunn and Safran. Craig Gillespie directs from a script by Ana Nogueira, with a tone that leans into Kara’s much rougher upbringing compared to her cousin — less Kansas warmth, more cosmic survival.

The story tracks Kara on a galaxy-spanning mission with Ruthye, a young alien out for revenge against Krem of the Yellow Hills, who murdered her father. The trailer also flexes the movie ’s weirder edges: Kara’s tight bond with Krypto (yes, the dog), Jason Momoa showing up as Lobo (yes, Momoa again, now as Lobo), and a quick David Corenswet Superman cameo to keep the connective tissue obvious.

Clayface (October 23, 2026)

This is the third movie in Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, and it is straight-up horror. James Watkins directs; Mike Flanagan co-wrote with Hossein Amini; Tom Rhys Harries stars as Matt Hagen, an ambitious actor whose life gets smashed to pieces after a horrific attack. His desperate attempt to fix his face and career leads to an experimental treatment that turns him into the shape-shifting nightmare we know as Clayface.

The teaser leans hard into body horror — hospital recovery shots with bloody bandages, flesh melting and reforming, identity slipping away. Gunn has already confirmed this one lives in the main DCU continuity, so the monster is canon.

The Batman: Part II (October 1, 2027 )

Matt Reeves is staying in his own lane with this Elseworlds sequel — separate from the main DCU — and continuing the story after The Batman and HBO ’s The Penguin. Gotham is still dealing with the fallout from the Riddler’s attack, and the city’s underworld is only getting uglier.

Robert Pattinson returns, along with Colin Farrell (Penguin), Jeffrey Wright (Jim Gordon), and Andy Serkis (Alfred). The project is listed as In Production on IMDb, and Sebastian Stan has joined the cast as Harvey Dent. Plot specifics are locked up, but Reeves has said we’ll go deeper into Bruce’s personal journey while a major new threat steps in. No trailer yet; first footage is expected sometime in 2026.

Man of Tomorrow (July 9, 2027)

James Gunn writes and directs the direct sequel to Superman, and the hook is fun: Clark Kent and Lex Luthor teaming up because Brainiac is a bigger problem than either of them can handle. That makes this one of the tentpoles of Chapter One — and the long-awaited DCU debut of Brainiac.

David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, and (expected) Rachel Brosnahan are back as Superman, Lex, and Lois, respectively. Lars Eidinger is playing Brainiac, the hyperintelligent android from Colu. Matthew Lillard has also joined the cast. Production is underway, no trailer yet, and Milly Alcock’s Supergirl is confirmed to appear. Teaming Clark and Lex against a world-ending threat is a smart swing — it inherently raises the stakes.

Dynamic Duo (June 30, 2028)

This animated feature spotlights Bruce’s two most famous proteges in their early days together: Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. Think friendship, friction, and the diverging paths that eventually define each Robin. No voice cast yet, no trailer.

The neat wrinkle here is the tech: it’s DC Studios’ first feature to use Swaybox Studios’ hybrid of stop-motion-style puppetry and CGI, which should give it a distinct look. Continuity-wise, it isn’t tied to Reeves’ Batman universe; its exact placement in the broader DCU is still to be clarified.

The Brave and the Bold (TBD)

Batman and Robin finally join the main DCU. Inspired by Grant Morrison’s run, this one pairs Bruce with his son, Damian Wayne — a hyper-competent kid assassin Bruce discovers and reluctantly trains as Robin. Gunn has pitched it as a very odd father-son story and the start of the Bat-Family inside the shared universe.

Andy Muschietti is attached to direct with a script by Christina Hodson. No casting or footage yet. This is DCU core canon and fully separate from Pattinson/Reeves.

Swamp Thing (TBD)

Another horror play, this time digging into the tragic, supernatural origin of Alec Holland and the creature he becomes. James Mangold is directing, and Gunn has said it will explore a darker corner of the DCU while still plugging into the larger mythology.

No cast or date yet, but it’s active and set in the main continuity. Expect something moodier and meaner than standard superhero fare.

Constantine 2 (TBD)

Keanu Reeves and director Francis Lawrence are reuniting for a proper sequel to the 2005 cult favorite, with Akiva Goldsman writing. The team has been clear: this is a return to the grimy, occult-heavy world of the first film, leaning on Hellblazer vibes with Heaven-and-Hell stakes and a morally messy lead.

"Closer than ever" is how Lawrence put it, with Reeves eager to return. The plan is an R-rated sequel that stays faithful to the original’s darker tone, not a glossy superhero rebrand.

It remains in script development, no trailer, and it will live in the same continuity as the 2005 movie — not the main DCU.

Teen Titans (TBD)

At long last, a live-action Teen Titans is on deck for the main DCU. Details are under wraps, but expect a new generation inspired by the classic sidekick roster — historically that has included Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg.

Ana Nogueira (Supergirl) is writing. No director or cast announced yet, though there’s chatter that Sam Levinson has been in talks. Early days, but the potential here is huge if DC sticks the team dynamic.

Sgt. Rock (TBD)

This one’s an outlier in a good way: a World War II action movie about Sgt. Frank Rock, the battle-scarred leader of Easy Company, fighting Nazi forces across Europe. Not a superhero pic — a wartime adventure set in the DCU.

The project has reportedly been shelved or delayed due to scheduling, but not canceled, and it could resurface with creative changes. The character has already been name-checked in Creature Commandos, so he exists in current continuity. The last iteration had Luca Guadagnino directing from a Justin Kuritzkes script, with Colin Farrell attached as Sgt. Rock.

That’s the slate as it stands: a core DCU taking shape, a few gnarly horror plays, Reeves continuing his own Gotham saga, and some unexpected swings (Momoa as Lobo is a curveball). Which one are you circling on your calendar?