James Gunn Reveals Mind-Blowing Update on DC Universe's Timeline!

Summary

James Gunn provides an update on the new DC Universe's timeline, revealing that Creature Commandos comes before Superman: Legacy.

Superman: Legacy, a film written and directed by Gunn, is scheduled to be released in July 2025, making it the inaugural film in the new DC Universe. The roles of Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane will be portrayed by David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, respectively.

Creature Commandos, the first animated project in the DCU, is set to have a release date of 2024, consisting of seven episodes. Additionally, there are eight other projects that have been announced for the DC Universe.

James Gunn provides an update on the progress of the new DC Universe timeline. Gunn and Peter Safran have already revealed the initial lineup of movies and TV shows that will constitute Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters in the new DC Universe. Following the release of the film starring Blue Beetle, more information about the current state of the DCU has been unveiled. Gunn took to Instagram to respond to a fan's query about the availability of a chronological order for fans to access. In his reply, Gunn shared the current situation.

Gunn reveals that the current status is that the animated series Creature Commandos is scheduled before Superman: Legacy. He clarifies that the reason for this order is that these two projects are the only ones in the new DC Universe with completed scripts. This is due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, which has been in progress for several months.

What We Know Of The DC Universe’s Timeline

Superman: Legacy, written and directed by Gunn, is currently the only DC Universe project with a confirmed premiere date. The movie is set to release on July 11, 2025, making it the inaugural film in the new DC Universe. Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, some fans have questioned the choice of multiple heroes in the film. However, Gunn responded to this criticism by shutting down the cast concerns.

While Blue Beetle is the first character in the new DC Universe, Superman: Legacy holds the prestigious title of being the first film. On the other hand, Creature Commandos takes the honor of being the initial animated project in the DCU. Gunn personally wrote this series, which is slated for a 2024 release comprising of seven episodes. Despite the initial impression given by the released image of its animated characters, Gunn recently confirmed that Creature Commandos is set in the "modern day" within the DC Universe timeline.

In addition to Superman: Legacy and Creature Commandos, the DC Universe has announced eight other projects. For movies, we have The Brave and the Bold, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing, and The Authority. In terms of series, we can look forward to Booster Gold, Lanterns, Waller, and Paradise Lost. The first project in the DC Universe's timeline should be Paradise Lost, as it is a prequel that takes place many years before Wonder Woman's birth. Updates on the rest of the DCU timeline will be provided once the WGA strike concludes and the DC Universe projects begin submitting scripts.