El Superman's future in the DCU is already moving at full speed: after the fantastic performance in theaters of this reboot, James Gunn already has his sights set on the next film centered on the so-called "Superfamily", the umbrella that brings together the characters linked to Clark Kent within the new DC universe. Far from a sequel label, Gunn himself has clarified that this continuation does not have to fit as a direct sequel, although it will be the piece that takes over from Superman on the big screen and keep the hero as the central figure of Chapter 1.
What Gunn and Warner have confirmed
David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, told shareholders that Gunn will write and direct the next film in the "Super family", officially backing the next step in the plan drawn up with Peter Safran. The filmmaker explained that the script is, in fact, very well worked out and that he is confident of getting production underway within a reasonable timeframe, reinforcing DC Studios' push for consolidate its new cinematic continuity.
Gunn has also insisted on the project approach: It's a continuation of the new Superman, yes, but not necessarily a typical second chapter. The announcement came in the middle of the promotion for the second season of The Peacemaker, a series that the director himself also considers key to assembling the rest of the DCU.
Superman has easily surpassed the $500 million mark globally and has been placed above The Fantastic Four: Getting Started, so it is not surprising that they have these plans on the table. Gunn's strategy seeks to avoid a ""single mold": Each title must reflect the voice of its authors, hence the coexistence of a classic epic like Superman with a horror thriller like Clayface. The next step, as we indicated, will be the film of the Superfamily, which will advance precisely that idea with a Superman already established on the big screen surrounded by a very choral cast of characters.
The continuation of the Superman project is thus emerging as the great step that will consolidate the Chapter 1: Gods and monsters, awaiting the release of the title, full cast, and window while the DCU puts together its new backbone.
What the new movie could be about
As you can imagine, even There is no official synopsis for now., but everything points to us seeing Clark share the spotlight with other members of the Super Family like Supergirl and Krypto, who are already part of the board, while the door opens for other crossovers.
In the field of antagonists, the possibilities are diverse: from the return of Lex Luthor to classic options like Zod, Doomsday, Metallo or Mister Mxyzptlk - remember that these are options, not confirmations.
Calendar and lace in Chapter 1: Gods and monsters
La The DCU's upcoming agenda already has some powerful dates in sight.: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026, with Milly Alcock playing Kara, under the direction of Craig Gillespie; Matthias Schoenaerts and Jason Momoa also appear in the cast as Lobo.
clayface will arrive on September 11, 2026 With James Watkins at the helm and a tone of horror uncommon in the genre, a script written by Mike Flanagan that exemplifies DC Studios' commitment to fostering diverse authorial styles. The Batman: Part II follows its own line outside the main continuity, with filming scheduled for next spring and a planned release in 2027.
The series also push this whole plan: season 2 of The peacemaker arrives this August to Max, Lanterns aims for 2026 and monster command will have a second season with no date; they are still in development Waller, Paradise Lost and proposals such as The Authority, the swamp thing, a new take on Wonder Woman and even a Sgt. Rock project.
We're not going to get bored.