{"id":235672,"date":"2026-01-09T07:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/235672\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T07:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:26:08","slug":"every-dcu-movie-tv-series-coming-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/235672\/","title":{"rendered":"Every DCU Movie & TV Series Coming in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The DC Universe<\/a> is officially underway, and where 2025 laid the foundations for the franchise, 2026 promises to be a banner year for the new continuity. James Gunn\u2019s Superman kicked off the DCU in earnest, bringing a new incarnation of the titular hero to the screen alongside a number of other supporting DC characters. Superman set up various DCU projects<\/a>, with characters teased or introduced in the franchise\u2019s inaugural movie primed to appear in their own films or TV shows. In addition, several exciting DC adaptations have been announced as part of the franchise, and while many have yet to be given official release dates, some are confirmed to be part of the DCU\u2019s 2026 slate.<\/p>\n

It seems that 2026 will be a hugely important year for the DCU. Though its confirmed releases aren\u2019t many in number, they paint a picture of the franchise\u2019s direction at this early stage in its existence. The heroes and villains set to feature in the DCU in 2026<\/a> establish an interesting approach to the franchise\u2019s wider story, making the year seem as though it will be particularly promising.<\/p>\n

3) Supergirl (June 26, 2026)<\/p>\n

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After she made a brief appearance in the franchise\u2019s first blockbuster release, Supergirl is set to be the most prominent Superman character in the next DCU movie<\/a>. The simply titled Supergirl will see the return of Milly Alcock as the eponymous hero, alongside a handful of other DC characters in a story loosely inspired by the comic book miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. In addition to Alcock\u2019s Supergirl, Jason Momoa is set to make a much-anticipated appearance as the villain Lobo. Supergirl is currently set for a June 26 release.<\/p>\n

2) Clayface (September 11, 2026)<\/p>\n

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Even before the hero himself is set to make his franchise debut, Batman spin-off movie Clayface<\/a> will introduce one of the Dark Knight\u2019s most underused villains to the DCU. Helmed by Mike Flanagan and tipped as a body horror movie, Clayface will reportedly serve as an origin story for the villain. Tom Rhys Harries has been cast in the title role, with Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan also set to appear. Due to its clear connection to one of DC\u2019s most iconic heroes and the talent employed to bring the movie to life, Clayface\u2018s September 11 release date is set to be an exciting one for the DCU. <\/p>\n

1) Lanterns (Summer 2026)<\/p>\n

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One of the most exciting upcoming TV projects in the DCU is also tipped to release in 2026. Lanterns will introduce several members of the Green Lantern Corps<\/a> into the franchise, following on from Guy Gardner\u2019s appearance in 2025\u2019s Superman and Peacemaker season 2. As Green Lantern stands out as one of the most beloved yet underrepresented DC heroes in live-action media, anticipation for Lanterns is understandably high, especially with its cast being led by big-name actors Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler. While Lanterns hasn\u2019t yet been given a specific release date, it is tipped to premiere sometime in the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n

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