16 New & Returning DC Shows That Could Be Affected by James Gunn’s Exit
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The DC Universe and the larger DC Studios are going through a seismic shift now, and this could impact several new and returning TV shows. James Gunn and Peter Safran are out at DC, with the duo no longer overseeing their announced DCU Chapter One slate, which has released movies like Superman and Supergirl as well as shows like Lanterns and Creature Commandos.
Gunn and Safran will be replaced by former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham, who worked with Kevin Feige right from the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of 2008's Iron Man. Given the recent change, Latcham has yet to reveal what his vision for the DCU and the projects outside the shared universe entails. That could mean either keeping some planned returning and new DC TV shows or completely scrapping them, with shows to note including:
16 Creature Commandos Season 2
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Creature Commandos season 2 is one of the upcoming DC shows to be among the safe releases at the studio, Gunn or not. The adult animated series' first season was well-received, standing at a near-perfect 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, and work on season 2 is well underway. As recently as October 24, Gunn confirmed that Creature Commandos season 2 would debut on HBO Max after Man of Tomorrow, so in the second half of 2027.
15 Mister Miracle
Mister Miracle is another adult animated DC series that should have no problem making it to the small screen in 2027. The show is based on one of the most acclaimed comics books in recent memory, with the writer of that DC Comics series, Tom King, also serving as Mister Miracle's showrunner. Additionally, DC recently confirmed the castings of The Hunger Games franchise star Josh Hutcherson as Mister Miracle and Below actress Mackenzie Davis as Big Barda, so walking back on those castings would not look good. Finally, Darkseid will make his DCU debut in the show, making it essential.
14 The People v. Gorilla Grodd
The People v. Gorilla Grodd is in slightly shakier territory than the other two previous DCU series. While it is a live-action series that has already wrapped production, and thus would not make much sense financially to scrap, Warner Bros. Discovery previously shelved a full Batgirl movie with Michael Keaton as Batman and Brendan Fraser as the villain. As such, if the new regime deems The People v. Gorilla Grodd too silly for the DC brand in live-action, there is a chance it could get scrapped. Still, given the many DCU returning characters, expect it in 2027 for now.
13 Lanterns Season 2
HBO's Lanterns not being renewed by now lit up a warning sign, given how the live-action DC show broke viewership records throughout season 1 and stands at a stellar 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. It is true that many DC fans complained about making a Green Lantern series grounded and more of a gritty detective show than a cosmic superhero adventure. Additionally, Lanterns season 1 wrapped up its story with a couple of loose ends, setting up John Stewart for Gunn's Man of Tomorrow. Lanterns season 2 feels like it could go either way.
12 Peacemaker Season 3
Peacemaker season 3 is a DC project that fans might want to keep off their minds for the time being, as it is very unlikely to happen. Gunn himself said at the end of season 2 that there were no active plans for another season. With the creative behind the show not out of the DC Studios co-CEO job, the new regime should not bring in someone else to take over Peacemaker, a project that is so connected to Gunn's creative DNA.
11 The Penguin Season 2
The Penguin season 2 is most likely dead at DC Studios despite being loved by fans and critics alike. No significant movement was made on a possible new season with Gunn still in charge, and with Skydance now looking at franchises, to get the DCU Batman up and running, there is a strong chance Matt Reeves' long-delayed The Batman universe plans will call it a day with 2028's The Batman - Part II.
10 Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy was one of the most recent DC shows to be reported to enter development. In late October, The Penguin creator Lauren LeFranc was revealed to be developing a live-action Poison Ivy series set outside The Batman universe, thus likely in Gunn's DCU. Given the modest success of Clayface on the big screen so far, Poison Ivy might have to fight an uphill battle despite The Penguin being a hit at HBO, with focus likely to shift to bigger characters.
9 Harley Quinn Season 6
The animated Harley Quinn series starring Kaley Cuoco as the Batman character exists since before Gunn's tenure at DC. The show's long-running success on HBO Max and the fact that it is both animated and set within its own universe with spin-off Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, means a renewal might not conflict with the new DCU plans. That said, its fate was not a priority for DC Studios with Gunn, and it should not be one now with Latcham, so the limbo period could be lengthy.
8 Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2
Batman: Caped Crusader was dropped by HBO Max during development, with the DC series spearheaded by Batman: The Animated Series' Bruce Timm later moving to Prime Video. The show received a two-season order at Prime Video, with season 2 having debuted this year. It remains to be seen what Prime Video thinks about another season, but as far as the new DC goes, the show is unlikely to be a priority. With Matt Reeves attached as an executive producer, maybe that helps it continue.
7 My Adventures With Green Lantern
My Adventures with Green Lantern is one of the recent DC animated series to enter development, being a spin-off to My Adventures with Superman. Speaking to ScreenRant in June, one of the showrunners of the Superman series, showrunners Jake Wyatt, claimed that the new show's release was pending definition from the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount merger. While development is moving along, this predicament puts it in danger.
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