US EditionJames Gunn Offers Rebooted DCU Timeline Clarification: ‘It's Basically as the Movies and Shows Come Out’
- James Gunn clarified that the rebooted DC Universe timeline currently follows the release order of its movies and shows, starting with Creature Commandos in 2024, Superman in July 2025, and Peacemaker Season 2 in August 2025.
- This approach responds to questions about how the DCU timeline will be organized amid its expanding slate, contrasting with Marvel's curated chronological order, while acknowledging potential timeline complexity.
- The upcoming projects include Clayface releasing in September 2026 and Supergirl in June 2026, with Peacemaker Season 2 featuring key returning and new characters, and narrative ties to the Superman film and the Waller spinoff.
- Gunn explained that, at present, the timeline for the DCU films and shows follows their release order, with some titles including flashbacks, and this arrangement will continue at least until the release of Supergirl in 2026.
- This timeline approach enables integrated storytelling across DCU projects while allowing flexibility as the franchise grows, with the possibility of more formal timeline guidance if needed in the future.
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Everything We Know About ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2
The first season of Peacemaker became an unexpected hit when it premiered in 2022, with John Cena's portrayal of the morally ambiguous "hero" winning over audiences despite his controversial actions in The Suicide Squad film. Now, after a lengthy wait, Peacemaker is returning for a second season that will bridge DC's previous universe with James Gunn's new vision as co-CEO of DC Studios. Here's what we currently know about the upcoming season.De…
James Gunn Offers Rebooted DCU Timeline Clarification: ‘It's Basically as the Movies and Shows Come Out’
The rebooted DCU is in full swing, with Superman waiting to get the main event underway in July. So, can fans a Disney+-style official chronological timeline? James Gunn has responded.As has become apparent in recent months, there are a number of characters set to appear in Superman, Peacemaker Season 2, Supergirl, and Lanterns. It could get confusing, which begs the question: will the DCU will have a chronological timeline similar to what Marve…
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Cirrkus NewsJames Gunn Confirms the DCU's Timeline Is in Release Order... For Now
Although Creature Commandos came first, it’s James Gunn’s Superman that really kicks off the new DCU properly. It will be followed by Peacemaker season 2, then Supergirl in 2026, as well as Clayface. But will all of these projects actually be in chronological order? After all, the third MCU film, Captain America: The First Avenger, took place before Iron Man and Iron Man 2. So far, however, it seems Gunn has confirmed that the DCU timeline will …
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