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DC Studios is now on the other side of the tumultuous time it had in the past couple of years. Warner Bros. appointed James Gunn and Peter Safran to reshape the deteriorating situation. And under the wing of the greats the franchise has now geared up to enter a new phase.
The DCU (transitioned from DCEU), is overlooking an eventful year with 2025. Although this is a total revamp of the established series, some projects are just too good to not return. With trust in the old and hopes for the new, DC Studios has presented a promising lineup for the year. These projects are meant to replenish the roots DC has in its fans’ hearts.
Following are movies and TV shows set by studio heads to gain critical acclaim, TV ratings, and box office figures. And hopefully, put the franchise back on the map.
4Harley Quinn(Season 5)
DC is starting the year strong by bringing back the hit animated showHarley Quinnwith its fifth season. It starsKaley Cuocoas the voice of Harley Quinn, who is on a mission to make her name as a criminal after splitting from the Joker. The fourth season had an epic ending. It saw Harley Quinn developing a conscience and forming a supergroup with Barbara and Catwoman titled Gotham City Sirens.
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As perthe season 5 trailerreleased late in December, Harley and Poison Ivy will be seen moving to to Metropolis. This means that this season, the audience will not see much of the Caped Crusader. Instead, Harley and Ivy will probably be interacting more with Superman. The trailer has set an exciting tone for the show. It promises new adventures in a new environment. It will be interesting to discover if Harley will strive to survive or thrive in the new landscape.
Harley Quinnis set to release on January 16 on Max.
3The Sandman(Season 2)
The Sandmanhas to be the adaptation that took the longest to come to life. The efforts to adapt the eponymous comic began as early as 1991. Yet Warner Bros. managed to bring the story to life only in 2022, in the form of a television series. So far, fans have seen Morpheus (played byTom Sturridge) breaking free after being captivated for over a hundred years. After escaping he returns to his realm, The Dreaming, to restore the order.
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After a critically acclaimed and audience-adored first season, viewers will be tuning in to the much-awaited second season this year. This season will be slightly longer than its predecessor, with twelve episodes in its quiver (the first season had eleven).
Netflix has released a teaserfor the show, which has left fans much more excited for the new season. With this clip,the streaming giant has introduced three new Endless. The Endless Dream, Death, Desire and, Despair will now be joined by Destiny, Delirium and, The Prodigal.
Moreover, it is rumored that this will be the last season of the show. But fans need not get disheartened as great success can change the tide anytime.
The Sandmanseason 2 will be released on Netflix on an undisclosed release date.
2Peacemaker(Season 2)
In the gloom of the underwhelming reception of the DC projects; also referred to as 2022,Peacemakerwas a bright comet for the studio. The show, led byJohn Cenaas the titular character was a huge success. It was created by James Gunn. This was the show that interrupted DC’s dry spell and convinced Warner Bros. ofJames Gunnto be the right person to helm the franchise.
Fans remain hopeful that although Gunn will only be directing three episodes this season, he at least wrote all of them. The show will have to make a jump into the new universe as it was a part of the DCEU. The first season picked up from whereSuicide Squadhad left off. In a similar way, season two will follow the events ofSupermanwhich will be released in July. This transition will be interesting to witness.
Peacemakeris set to release sometime in August on Max.
Atop the list isSuperman, the film most crucial to DC Entertainment in recent memory. The degree of success this film reaches will determine a lot of things for the new era of the DC Universe. The film starsDavid Corenswetas Superman/Clark Kent andRachel Brosnahanas Lois Lane. Thetrailersuggests that it will not be an origin story. Rather the film will tackle the effortful journey the Kryptonian will take to reconcile his human side with his Kryptonian identity.
The teaser trailer has inspired mixed reactions. Some are intrigued with where things will be heading in this film. At the same time, there seems to be no lack of scrutiny either. Critics are picking apart the teaser bit by bit and are being brutal with it. Overall, the sneak peek clip is quite promising. It will introduce a fresh perspective of Superman’s story. And it is certainly something to be excited about,
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The relaunch of DC’s most beloved character sets an ambitious tone for the revamped era of the franchise. Nothing less could have been expected from James Gunn.Supermanwill hit theaters on July 11.
The new era of DC studios is starting steady and slow, with only three live-action shows being released this year. The anticipation is high and each project has the potential to be a blockbuster.
What these projects end up becoming and how they perform will greatly impact DC’s present and future. Will 2025 be the turning point DC studios desperately need? Or will the dry spell persist? Frankly, the latter seems unlikely with the line-up. But then again, there is no way to know what direction a high-stakes situation can go in. Only time will tell.
Arpita Joshi
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Arpita Joshi is an Evergreen Content Writer at FandomWire. With almost two years of experience, she has learned intricate details of writing in different niches, particularly entertainment.
