Every upcoming DC movie in order

For DC Studios, the future is about to change forever.

We’re within a year of the launch of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted cinematic DC Universe. Before Gunn's Superman starring David Corenswet flies onto silver screens next summer, however, a multitude of other DC feature projects are in the process of being released either in theaters or on streaming and DVDs. Upcoming features include one-shot animated movies and documentaries, as well as standalone live-action movies that fall into the category of "Elseworlds," which are projects that fall outside of the main DCU — Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, for example, is unlikely to appear alongside Corenswet's Superman.

From Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux to Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II, here’s every upcoming DC movie release in order.

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Watchmen Chapter: 1 - August 13, 2024

Dr. Manhattan in 'Watchmen: Chapter I'.
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Video on demand release

Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' beloved graphic novel Watchmen comes to life (again) with a new coat of paint. Much like its source material, the film retells the story of a group of vigilante superheroes living in the Cold War–era called "The Watchmen." After one of their own is mysteriously murdered, a masked detective named Rorschach (Titus Welliver) investigates and finds out that they're all connected to a deadly conspiracy. Told with a visually striking cel-shaded 3D art style, this animated iteration intends to faithfully pack everything from the source material that even Zack Snyder's 2009 live-action adaptation left out. With a story as adored as Watchmen, the only way to do it justice is to split it in half. (Trailer)

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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story - September 21, 2024

A still from Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story — Christopher Reeve in 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'.
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Limited theatrical release

The moving Sundance fan-favorite documentary Super/Man reveals the remarkable life of Christopher Reeve, the pioneering Superman actor. Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui chronicle Reeve's life story, revealing how he went from being an unknown actor to playing the "Man of Steel" in 1978, paving the way for many more star-led superhero movies. After a tragic horse riding accident in 1995, which left the actor quadriplegic, he redirected his efforts toward becoming an advocate for fellow disabled people. Through never-before-seen archival footage, the doc illustrates that throughout Reeve's life, he was a timeless hero and didn't need to wear the red-and-blue suit to prove it. (Clip)

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Joker: Folie à Deux - October 4, 2024

Joker: Folie aÂ Deux | Official Teaser Trailer — Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in 'Joker: Folie a Deux'.
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Releases in theaters

Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as the stair-dancing wannabe comedian-turned-criminal Arthur Fleck. But this time he's singing a new tune with a new boo. Following the events of Todd Phillip's 2019 smash hit, Joker: Folie à Deux sees Fleck at Arkham State Hospital. There, he meets fellow inmate Harley "Lee" Quinn (Lady Gaga), who is completely infatuated with him. While Fleck is awaiting trial for the murder of Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro) and the riot he incited on Gotham City, the two fall madly — emphasis on mad — in love. Together, they turn Arkham upside down as they embark on an affair full of countless musical numbers and destructive chaos for everyone around them. Every joker needs a Harley Quinn that will make them go Gaga. (Trailer)

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Superman - July 11, 2025

Superman (2025) — David Corenswet in 'Superman' (2025).
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Releases in theaters

Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It's a plane. It’s the DC Universe reboot from James Gunn. Come next summer, Jame Gunn's highly anticipated DC cinematic era takes flight with Superman (again). The film, which stars David Corenswet of Twisters fame as the new Man of Steel, chronicles Clark Kent/Superman/Kal-El's struggle with reconciling his Kryptonian heritage with his humanistic upbringing on Earth. Although not many plot details have been revealed, Kent's vibrant universe will also feature some new faces as familiar characters, including Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Milly Alcock a Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. Additionally the film is loaded with other superheroes, like Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gatheg as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.

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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow - June 26, 2026

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Milly Alcock attends the TAG Heuer Carrera 60th Anniversary Party at The Outernet on April 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for TAG Heuer) — Milly Alcock attends the TAG Heuer Carrera 60th Anniversary Party at The Outernet on April 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for TAG Heuer).
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Releases in theaters

After Superman has flown, his Kryptonian cousin Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) follows suit with her own feature film, being helmed by Cruella filmmaker Craig Gillespie with the script penned by actress Ana Nogueira. While plot details of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow are hidden away in the Phantom Zone for now, DC Studios head James Gunn pointed out that this Kara-centric tale will be darker than his Superman. The movie will show her background and upbringing in contrast to Clark's where she grew up on a rock of her fallen planet Krypton before arriving on Earth as a teen.

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Watchmen Chapter II - TBD 2025

Video on demand/streaming release

The animated Watchmen story continues with the concluding Chapter II. Because animation is a long process, it only makes sense to have this follow-up release the next year. Don't want those animators' hands to turn as blue as Dr. Manhattan's! (Trailer)

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The Batman Part II - October 2, 2026

Robert Pattinson in 'The Batman' (2022). Jonathan Olley/DC Comics/Warner Bros.

Releases in theaters

Robert Pattinson's Bats is back! Or will be back in a few years. After all, director Matt Reeves needs to cook with his Caped Crusader. The Batman: Part II sees the brooding Nirvana-loving Bruce Wayne (Pattinson) returning to protect Gotham in a new tale. Although there is no information about the plot details or casting for this follow-up to the 2022 hit The Batman, it is confirmed that this installment is part of a larger trilogy. The upcoming highly anticipated miniseries, The Penguin, is being called "a Scarface story” and will bridge the two films, Reeves told EW.

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Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires - TBD

Will stream on Max

The Dark Knight mythology gets a Latin American spin in this 2D-animated movie exclusively for Max. During the period of the Aztec Empire, young Yohualli Coatl (Horacio Garcia Rojas) witnesses his father and village leader getting killed by the Spanish Conquistadors. Using the bat god Tzinacan's temple as his new lair, Yohualli undergoes training to become the Aztec Batman. Yohualli must use his newfound skills and weaponry to save his civilization and avenge his father against the Spaniards.

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