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For the comic book imprint, see Elseworlds. For the television crossover event, see Elseworlds (Arrowverse).
DC Elseworlds
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2023–present
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DC Elseworlds is an American line of films, and television series, produced by DC Studios that do not fit into the continuity of the DC Universe (DCU).

Background

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In April 2022, Discovery, Inc. and Warner Bros. Pictures' parent company WarnerMedia merged to become Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), led by president and CEO David Zaslav. The new company was expected to restructure DC Entertainment so the film, television, and video game divisions of the company could be aligned.Even before the merger was complete, Zaslav began meeting with candidates to take over DC Films—including film executive Emma Watts—with the hope of finding an equivalent to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Despite some recent successes with DC films and series, Zaslav and WBD felt DC lacked a "coherent creative and brand strategy" and were underusing key characters such as Superman.[1] DC Films president Walter Hamada was still contracted until 2023, and his supporters felt Zaslav was not giving him enough credit for his DC plans and successes.[2] In June, Zaslav announced that DC Films would be separated from Warner Bros. within the WBD structure but would be overseen by Warner Bros. film chairs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy until a new DC head was appointed.[3]

Development

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Filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran were named co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios in October 2022 and began planning the new DC Universe with a group of writers.

Writer/director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran were announced as the co-chairs and co-CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios at the end of October 2022 and were set to take over from Walter Hamada on November 1. It was considered a shocking and unprecedented decision to have a high-profile director like Gunn move into a top executive position at a film studio. Gunn was expected to focus on the creative side of the company while Safran focused on the business and production side, and their deal was reportedly for four years. In addition to their new roles, Gunn and Safran were expected to continue directing and producing projects, respectively, though these would be exclusively for Warner Bros. Discovery. They would report directly to David Zaslav and work closely with Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.[4] A week after starting their new roles, the pair said they had begun working with a group of writers to develop an eight-to-ten-year plan for the new DC Universe (DCU).[5][6]

In January 2023, the DCU was reported to be a "broad but not blanket reset" of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).[7] On January 31, Gunn and Safran unveiled the first projects from the DCU slate.[8] Whle announcing the first projects for the DCU; Gunn said any project that did not fit into the DCU's shared universe would be labeled as "DC Elseworlds" moving forward. This is the same as how DC Comics uses the Elseworlds imprint to mark comic books that are separate from its main continuity.[9] Safran said there was a high bar that non-DCU projects would have to meet to be greenlit.[8] Gunn briefly considered integrating Matt Reeves' The Batman franchise into the DCU, but preferred being able to freely tell Elseworlds stories.[10]

Films

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Live-action

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Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s) Status
Joker films[11]
Joker: Folie à Deux October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04) Todd Phillips Scott Silver & Todd Phillips Todd Phillips, Emma Tillinger Koskoff & Joseph Garner Released
Batman Epic Crime Saga[12]
Untitled The Batman sequel October 1, 2027 (2027-10-01)[13] Matt Reeves Matt Reeves & Mattson Tomlin[14] TBA Pre-production
Third The Batman film[15] TBA TBA TBA TBA In development
Other films
Untitled Black-led Superman film[16] TBA TBA Ta-Nehisi Coates[17] J. J. Abrams[18] In development
Untitled Constantine sequel[19] TBA Francis Lawrence[20] TBA TBA

Animated

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Film U.S. release date Continuity
DC Universe Animated Original Movies (DCUAOM)[21]
Legion of Super-Heroes February 7, 2023 Tomorrowverse
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham March 28, 2023 Standalone
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen Part I April 25, 2023 RWBY
Justice League: Warworld July 25, 2023 Tomorrowverse
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen Part II October 17, 2023 RWBY
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One January 9, 2024 Tomorrowverse
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two April 23, 2024 Tomorrowverse
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three July 16, 2024 Tomorrowverse
Watchmen Chapter I August 13, 2024 Standalone
Watchmen Chapter II November 26, 2024 Standalone

Television series

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References

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  1. ^ Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (April 14, 2022). "Warner Bros. Discovery Exploring Overhaul of DC Entertainment (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (June 7, 2022). "For Warner Bros., a Leadership Change, a Polo Lounge Lunch, and Nagging Questions About DC Films' Future". Variety. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Donnelly, Matt (June 1, 2022). "David Zaslav Outlines Major Warner Bros. Film Overhaul, Addresses Toby Emmerich Exit". Variety. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (October 25, 2022). "DC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead Film, TV and Animation Division (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  5. ^ Couch, Aaron (November 10, 2022). "James Gunn, Peter Safran Are Mapping Out "Eight- to 10-Year Plan" for DC". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Outlaw, Kofi (October 25, 2022). "Warner Bros. Confirms "DC Universe" As Official Name of DCEU". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (January 4, 2023). "Secret Meetings, Tequila and Black Adam vs. Superman: How Dwayne Johnson's Bid for DC Power Flamed Out". Variety. Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  8. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2023). "James Gunn & Peter Safran Unveil Big DC Plan With New Movies For Batman & Robin, 'Swamp Thing', 'The Authority'; 'Lanterns' TV Series & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  9. ^ Sharf, Zack (January 31, 2023). "'The Batman Part II' Sets 2025 Release Date as Part of Newly Branded 'DC Elseworlds' Projects". Variety. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  10. ^ Booth, Ned (December 5, 2024). "James Gunn Says 'Booster Gold', 'Waller' & 'Batman: Brave & The Bold' Scripts Aren't Greenlight Ready Yet". The Playlist. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Anderson, Julia (January 31, 2023). "The Batman and Joker Are Officially DC Elseworlds Franchises, Reveals James Gunn". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  12. ^ Romano, Nick (July 23, 2024). "The Penguin will bridge the gap between The Batman and the upcoming sequel (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  13. ^ Couch, Aaron; McClintock, Pamela (December 27, 2024). "The Batman Sequel Moves to 2027 as Alejandro González Iñárritu and Tom Cruise Take Its Fall 2026 Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  14. ^ Kit, Borys (August 23, 2022). "'The Batman 2': Mattson Tomlin to Co-Write Script With Matt Reeves". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  15. ^ Polo, Susana (January 31, 2023). "The Batman 2 isn't the only Batman movie in the new DCU — here's how it works". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  16. ^ Lussier, Germain (April 30, 2023). "James Gunn's Superman Movie Hasn't Erased the Ta-Nehisi Coates, J.J. Abrams One". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  17. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (February 26, 2021). "Ta-Nehisi Coates to Write New Superman Movie for Warner Bros". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  18. ^ Mangum, Trey (February 26, 2021). "Exclusive: Ta-Nehisi Coates To Write Upcoming Superman Film From DC And Warner Bros". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  19. ^ Colangelo, B. J. (February 7, 2023). "Keanu Reeves-Led Constantine Sequel Is Still Happening Despite DC Universe Slate Changes". /Film. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  20. ^ Oganesyan, Natalie (February 23, 2025). "Constantine Sequel "Pitched" To DC Studios & Ready For A Treatment, Keanu Reeves Says". Deadline. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  21. ^ Legacy, Spencer (February 2, 2023). "James Gunn Clarifies DCU Slate, Future of DC Animated Movies". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
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