The cinematic universe ofDC Comicsis set to expand exponentially in the next few years with multiple releases for James Gunn’s DCU. While Max’s adult animated seriesCreature Commandos' first season debuted in December 2024 with its finale episode set to release on January 9, the DCU’s first official filmSupermanwill release on July 11, andPeacemakerSeason 2 is expected to release in August. 2026 will likely see the release of theLanternsshow alongside theClayfaceandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowfilms, but in the meantime, Warner Bros. Games should develop moreDC Comicsgames influenced at least in part by DCU projects.
Upcoming DC Comics Video Games Explained
There are currently only two unreleased games in development based on DC Comics, which includeThe Wolf Among Us 2and Monolith’sWonder Woman.The Wolf Among Usis based on the Fables series of comics from DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. WhileThe Wolf Among UsSeason 1 released in 2013, a second season of the game was initially announced in 2017 but was temporarily canceled in 2018 when TellTale Games was closed down until being relaunched by LCG Entertainment in 2019.The Wolf Among Us 2was officially announced at the 2019 Game Awardsand later set for a 2023 release, but was delayed.The Wolf Among Us 2is currently still in development.
In the 2021 Game Awards, Monolith Productions and Warner Bros. Games unveiled a teaser trailer for a newWonder Womangame. According to Monolith, the game would be powered by their famous Nemesis System from their priorMiddle-earth: Shadow of MordorandShadow of Wargames. Additionally, the game would be a single-player, open-world, action game centered around Diana of Themyscira uniting the Amazons with the rest of humanity in the modern day. However,little to no official announcements about Monolith’sWonder Womangame have been released since 2021, with reports claiming the game is going through a difficult production process. It’s currently unknown when exactlyThe Wolf Among Us 2or Monolith’sWonder Womanwill be released.
Potential New DC Games Inspired By The DCU
DespiteThe Wolf Among Us 2and Monolith’sWonder Womanfacing numerous delays, Warner Bros. Games and DC Comics could still begin development on several DC games focusing on characters seen in James Gunn’s DCU projects. Gunn previously claimed that his version of Superman and other DC icons would be featured in films, movies, animation and gaming, hinting thatgames may be developed set in the DCUrather than the Arkhamverse or an entirely new gaming universe. While no DCU gaming projects have been officially announced yet, Warner Bros. can still develop other DC games featuring similar characters from the DCU to entice fans.
WithDavid Corenswet’sSupermanmore or less leading the chargein introducing the majority of audiences into the DCU, Warner Bros. and DC Comics could work on developing a properSupermangame. Fans have long desired that the Man of Steel get his own game in the same vein as Batman’s Arkhamverse or PlayStation’sSpider-Man, and if 2025’sSupermanis successful, this hypotheticalSupermangame could prove to be very popular and may help solidify a new generation of Superman fans. ThisSupermangame could be a continuation or prequel to the 2025 film, or it could be a distillation of the best aspects and characters of the Last Son of Krypton set in its own universe, similar to 2018’sMarvel’s Spider-Manin contrast to the MCUSpider-Manfilms.
DCU-Inspired Games Beyond the Trinity
While Batman and Superman have been the focus of numerous games, and Wonder Woman may soon get her time in the gaming spotlight, Warner Bros. could strive to developDC Comicsgames centering around characters beyond the classic hero trinity. With lesser-known characters such asSwamp Thing and Booster Gold getting film and show adaptationsin the DCU, they could have games developed around them and their cohorts that are strikingly different from common Batman-based games. Warner Bros. could develop a more horror-centric Swamp Thing game or have Swamp Thing be a member of a Justice League Dark game focused on the magical side of the DCU. Similarly, given Booster Gold’s more comedic and sci-fi nature centered around getting famous, Warner Bros. could develop a Booster Gold game that has a vibe comparable to 2013’sDeadpool.
Superman
Cast
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman is the first movie in Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill’s departure from the role, honoring the character’s roots as “the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way.”
