DCU's next chapter: Superman Saga done, Peacemaker S2 links the slate

James Gunn says the DC Universe’s next chapter is already taking shape, with a completed story treatment for what he calls the Superman Saga. In parallel, Peacemaker Season 2 is poised to serve as a central connective tissue for upcoming DCU projects, including the new Superman film. Superman will also arrive early for home viewing, with a digital release set for August 15, ahead of Peacemaker’s return on August 21. The dual move underscores Gunn and Peter Safran’s plan to thread movies and TV shows into a single, interlinked continuity.

Gunn disclosed that the treatment for the next film in the Superman Saga is “done,” describing it as a very worked-out plan for the next step in the DCU. He indicated production could begin soon, though no official start date has been announced. The approach signals a deliberate push to lay out a cohesive arc that ties directly into the ongoing slate rather than treating each project as a standalone entry.

Peacemaker Season 2, Gunn explained, will play a pivotal role in connecting future DCU installments. He said the season “leads directly into” Superman and, more broadly, helps set up the rest of the DCU. The new season, which Johns Cena...