The DCU will officially launch in 2024, the year DC movies and TV will have the opportunity to fulfill a rather long wish list for fans.
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2024 will be a pivotal year for DCUs, who will have the opportunity to announce new projects and fulfill the wishes of their fans. Fans can't wait for more announcements of the Otherworlds project, including independent films and branching titles, as well as more that make up the first chapter of the DCU: Gods and Monsters. What is highly anticipated in 2024 is the cast selection, especially Damien Wayne Robin, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and other important DCU heroes. In October 2022, Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom was confirmed as the last in chronological order among the DCEU films. This marks the end of a series that began with 2013's Superman: Man of Steel and will usher in a new shared universe based on DC characters and led by James Gunn and Peter Safran. This new universe – the DCU – is expected to be fully launched in 2024, with James Gunn confirming his plans for DC film and television in January 2023. While James Gunn's Superman: Legacy will be the first official feature of the 2025 DCU, 2024 will be a crucial year for the series. From the upcoming DCU TV show BioCommando to announcements about confirmed projects, 2024 is critical to DCU's success. So, as DC Comics' future in film and television restarts, 2024 will be a big year for DC fans to fulfill their wishlists.
Confirmation of other items in Chapter I of the DCU
James Gunn has confirmed that some of DCU's projects are yet to be announced. In January 2023, James Gunn confirmed a number of TV and film projects as part of the DCU's Title One: Gods & Monsters. "What I'm about to tell you is a part of the first chapter, not the whole of the first chapter," he said. ”
Since then, hardly any other projects have been announced, other than those highlighted in the initial **. Given that a large number of projects will begin in 2024, DC may announce other projects that are part of Title One: Gods & Monsters, something that DC fans are asking for a lot.
More Announcements of the "Otherworld" project
The story of Another World should be as important as the main project of the DCU. When James Gunn announced the first chapter of the DCU, he confirmed that standalone projects like Batman and 2019's Joker would continue to exist in the DCU.
However, these projects, as well as any sequels, spin-offs, prequels, or crossovers, will be called "Another World". This means that they take place in the multiverse of the DCU, but have nothing to do with the continuity of the mainline DCU movies.
With the exception of the second installment of Batman, its spin-off TV show, and Joker: The Duet, no other Otherworlds attribute has been confirmed, and that's exactly what 2024 could offer DC fans.
Batman vs. Robin's cast selection
Bruce and Damian Wayne may find the cast in 2024. In recent decades, Robin has been largely overlooked in DC film projects, which means that DC fans are very keen to see who will be cast as Damian Wayne in the DCU.
One of the more anticipated projects announced in the first chapter of the DCU is the adaptation of DC Comics' Valorant and Daring. The film will focus on the DCU version of Bruce Wayne of Batman as well as his son Damian Wayne Robin.
Robin has been overlooked in DC film projects over the past few decades, which means that DC fans are very keen to see who will be cast as Damien Wayne in the DCU. Similarly, the new version of Batman has been hotly debated, and 2024 may answer these two highly anticipated questions from fans.
Wonder Woman's cast selection
In addition to a production about Batman, Gunn also announced a DCU TV show about Wonder Woman called Paradise Lost, which Gunn described as Game of Thrones and Wonder Woman's encounter.
So, as you can see, there's a good chance that the show will feature Diana Prince from the DCU. While production on the show may not begin until late 2024 or early 2025, soon, they will be able to let fans see Diana Prince in the cast of Wonder Woman after Gal Gadot's exit from the DCEU.
Supergirl's choice of actors
Another important Kryptonite character for the DCU may be introduced in 2024. Although Superman: Legacy will introduce Kryptonian Clark Kent to the DCU, the adaptation of Supergirl: Tomorrow's Daughter has been confirmed as part of the first chapter of the series.
As a result, Superman could foreshadow what Superwoman will be about, with filming set to begin in early 2024. In this case, 2024 may offer DC fans the cast of DCU Supergirl, which could make Supergirl mentioned in other projects ahead of her solo film.
Chapter 1: Cast selection of other heroes
Some other important DCU Chapter 1 characters have yet to find an actor. In addition to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Supergirl, the first chapter of the DCU confirms characters such as the Golden Vanguard, the Swamp Monster, Hal Jordan, and John Stewart. Each character needs to find the right cast before their respective productions can begin, so there may be cast announcements about these main heroes in 2024.
Information on members of the DCU Justice League
Which DCU characters will make up this iconic superteam?There is a good chance that the DCU Justice League will include characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman. However, it's unclear which other characters from the first chapter will include other than DC's iconic trio.
Although DC fans may need to be patient in this regard, especially regarding the possible presence of a Justice League movie in the DCU, 2024 may show more clearly the members who will be part of the team.
From one or both of the Green Lights in Hal Jordan and John Stewart to other iconic DC heroes like The Flash, Victoria Guggenheim, or Aquaman, Gunn may provide an update on the team in 2024.
Transition between DCEU and DCU
The year 2024 will be very important in explaining the complex, confusing timeline of DC movies. While James Gunn's DCU plan is exciting, the most worrying thing about the transition DCEU vs. DCU is undoubtedly its confusing timeline.
Gunn initially stated that The Flash would reset the DCEU to become a DCU, and this became a bit confusing in the film's cameos and appearances. In light of this, Gunn can take the opportunity to provide 2024 with the answers to fulfill the greatest wishes of DC fans with an in-depth explanation of the timeline.
A new rendition of Momoa
Jason Momoa's future as Aquaman is over, but 2024 could be marked with announcements about some new directions. Since the DCU was announced, there have been rumors that Jason Momoa will be recast. However, there has been no news about Aquaman's replacement, but rumors of Momoa's new role have spread, and many believe that Momoa will join the DCU as Lobo, but it has not yet been officially confirmed.
Clarification from the second season of "Peacemaker".
One of James Gunn's DCEU projects is Peacemaker, a television spin-off centered on the eponymous character played by John Cena in 2021's Suicide Squad. Gunn confirmed in 2023 that Senna will continue to play the second season of "The Peacemaker" in the DCU.
However, there have been few other announcements about the show, other than saying that production will begin after the release of Superman: Legacy in 2025. From returning actors to more clarification on how John Cena is aligning the timeline between the DCEU and the DCU. This question may be answered in 2024.
This highly anticipated 2024 will be a carnival year for DC fans, who are eager to see the DCU unveiled and fulfill their wishlist during the year. From the announcement of the unannounced project and the story of Another World to the choice of actors, the year will be filled with exciting news about the future of the DC Universe.
James Gunn and Peter Safran will face a series of challenges, while DC fans are eagerly awaiting to see how the highly-anticipated universe fulfills the unique and exciting aspirations they've come to expect in 2024. Let's wait and see how the DCU will be in the spotlight for Marvel fans and all superhero movie lovers in 2024.