Wonder Woman 2: 1984 (2020)

[BusSport]

Wonder Woman 2, being released on November 1, 2019, will be the sequel to the 2017 Wonder Woman and the 8th 9th film of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), following Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) and preceding Suicide Squad 2: The Suicide Squad.

Today, director Patty Jenkins has just released a Wonder Woman 2 logo! The significance of the new logo is that contrary to the earlier rumors that the movie is going to be set in World War II, the logo implies that the movie will instead be set in 1984 and thus be about the Cold War.

 

[calsnowskier]

Wonder Woman 2, being released on November 1, 2019, will be the 8th film of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Today, director Patty Jenkins has just released a Wonder Woman 2 logo! The significance of the new logo is that contrary to the earlier rumors that the movie is going to be set in World War II, the logo implies that the movie will instead be set in 1984 and thus be about the Cold War.

8th?

MOS
BvS
SS
WW1
JL
WW2

Are there two more scheduled that I am not counting? Aquaman? Flash? SM2?

 

[Duke of Douchington]

Is Gal Gadodo getting replaced? Wonder Woman should be stacked. Get Kat Dennings in there.

 

[BusSport]

8th?

MOS
BvS
SS
WW1
JL
WW2

Are there two more scheduled that I am not counting? Aquaman? Flash? SM2?

Yep, Aquaman (2018) and Shazam! (2019) are the two upcoming films before Wonder Woman 2 (2019).

 

[BusSport]

Wonder Woman 2, being released on November 1, 2019, will be the 8th film of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Today, director Patty Jenkins has just released a Wonder Woman 2 logo! The significance of the new logo is that contrary to the earlier rumors that the movie is going to be set in World War II, the logo implies that the movie will instead be set in 1984 and thus be about the Cold War.

So, interestingly, both of two superheroine films of 2019 will be flashbacks to a few decades ago: 1990s for Captain Marvel and 1980s for Wonder Woman 2!

 

[Duffman]

Yep, Aquaman (2018) and Shazam! (2019) are the two upcoming films before Wonder Woman 2 (2019).

I believe you're forgetting about Suicide Squad 2, that's a 2019 release.

 

[BusSport]

I believe you're forgetting about Suicide Squad 2, that's a 2019 release.

Naw, Suicide Squad 2 doesn't even have a confirmed production date, much less a confirmed release date.

In the wake of the DCEU's box office troubles and Suicide Squad 1's critical troubles, Suicide Squad 2 is being delayed / pushed back in favor of Birds of Prey and possibly canceled entirely.

 

[Battlelyon]

Yep, Aquaman (2018) and Shazam! (2019) are the two upcoming films before Wonder Woman 2 (2019).

 

[Ottermatic]

Hmmm... almost wonder if they'll set the movie in George Orwell's 1984 universe.

Probably too literary for today's crowd, but it would make for a good superhero movie.

 

[The Q]

8th?

MOS
BvS
SS
WW1
JL
WW2

Are there two more scheduled that I am not counting? Aquaman? Flash? SM2?

I know AQM and Flash have movies that are supposed to come out. Not sure on the dates though.

I'm just happy Flash isn't doing a flashpoint movie.

that's a Justice League movie.

Or at least wait like they did Avengers 3....I mean....Civil War.

 

[outofyourmind]

It has to be better than the first one.

It sucked big time.

 

[BusSport]

I know AQM and Flash have movies that are supposed to come out. Not sure on the dates though.

I'm just happy Flash isn't doing a flashpoint movie.

that's a Justice League movie.

Or at least wait like they did Avengers 3....I mean....Civil War.

The two upcoming movies before Wonder Woman 2 (2019) are Aquaman (2018) and Shazam! (2019), not Flash, which is still in development and has no confirmed production or release date.

 

[Duffman]

Coming Soon
There is a lot that is uncertain about which DC Comics characters are coming to the big screen, who’s bringing them there, and in what order — but nothing is uncertain about these first three movies. They’re in production, or in pre- or post-production, and we know exactly when they will be hitting theaters.

Aquaman

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: December 21, 2018

What We Know: Jason Momoa reprises his Justice League role as Arthur Curry, friend of Icelandic villagers and reluctant superhero. But he has been keeping a secret from his associates: he is the rightful king of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the schemes of his brother, Ocean Master (Patrick Wilson), and Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), bring him back to the undersea kingdom and his destiny. Another thing we know: according to Momoa himself, he’s “f–king awesome” in the movie.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Set after the events of Justice League, the film will largely explain Arthur’s existence and the particulars of Atlantean civilization. It will also establish Mera (Amber Heard), the great love of his life. Directed by James Wan, the film promises to reveal new angles to Aquaman and maybe, finally, dispel the notion that he is the most useless member of the Justice League.

Shazam!

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: April 5, 2019

What We Know: Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is a disadvantaged boy with an amazing secret. By saying the magic word “Shazam,” he becomes Earth’s Mightiest Mortal. Blessed with the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury, Billy transforms into a super-powered adult (Zachary Levi) despite still being a young boy underneath. And just as he starts to understand his powers and responsibilities, mad scientist Dr. Sivana (Mark Strong) threatens the world.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Shazam! represents the first planned breakaway from the look and feel of the earlier Justice League-related projects. Director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) took a great deal of inspiration from classic comics featuring the character when he was known as Captain Marvel, meaning the project will be consciously lighter and potentially funnier than the earlier films in the Justice League cycle.

Wonder Woman 2

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: November 1, 2019

What We Know: Diana (Gal Gadot) returns in another tale of Wonder Woman’s past. This time, Diana’s adventures in the Cold War 1980s bring her into confrontation with the Cheetah (Kristen Wiig), whose plans for Wonder Woman – and the world – will no doubt go beyond the mere jealousy her Golden Age comics counterpart often felt. Pedro Pascal will also play a pivotal, yet unnamed role.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Despite Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice’s assertion that Diana went into seclusion after World War I, the sequel appears to be disregarding the plot point as director Patty Jenkins places Wonder Woman in another period adventure.

In Development
Beyond the release of the Wonder Woman’s sequel, the DC Films schedule gets hazy. Warner Bros. Pictures had announced two release dates for unnamed DC projects – February 14, 2020, and June 5, 2020 – in addition to provisional 2020 release dates for Green Lantern Corps and Cyborg. According to some reports, Warner Bros. intends to release four DC films in 2020, but it is still unclear if April and June are the new release dates for GLC and Cyborg or if they are additions to the schedule. It is also unclear which of many in-development films will take over these potential new release slots, but here is a look at the contenders.

Cyborg

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: April 3, 2020 (provisionally)

What We Know: Ray Fisher has been set to star as Vic Stone in a 2020 Cyborg film since 2014, but no director or screenwriter have ever been announced. Many have doubted the film will ever materialize despite still being on the calendar.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: As Justice League explained how Vic ended up partly metal and partly real, a further Cyborg adventure would see him adjusting to life as a robotic superhero. Or, perhaps, meeting others like him and forming a supergroup of his own. This was even rumored at one point, but the arrival of a Titans television show (set to debut on the DC Universe streaming service) definitely makes this less likely.

 

[Duffman]

Green Lantern Corps
Release Date: July 24, 2020 (provisionally)

What We Know: Announced back with Cyborg in the 2014 masterplan, movement on the Green Lantern Corps film slowly continues. In January of 2017, Man of Steel’s David S. Goyer and Justin Rhodes were set to write the script which, as of this past January, Goyer said was still in development. Described as a “Lethal Weapon in space,” it will position the Green Lanterns in a very different light from the 2011 Green Lantern film.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Teased in a Justice League flashback, the lack of an Earthbound Green Lantern is part of the reason Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds) chose the planet for conquest. But the film would presumably see the Corps correcting that mistake by revealing the brave humans involved in that organization. No doubt the fans of Hal Jordan, Jon Stewart, Guy Gardner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz, and G’Nort will be excited to see them in an ensemble. Additionally, the film would provide a perfect platform with which to introduce DC’s space-faring characters to a larger audience.

The Flash

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: A Flash film will eventually be made starring Ezra Miller as the Barry Allen featured in Justice League and Kiersey Clemons as the big screen’s version of Iris West. But after losing two directors – Seth Grahame-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa – and a title change from The Flash to Flashpoint and back again, it really is unclear what the film will ultimately be. Perhaps Game Night directors John Francis Daley and Joshua Goldstein, currently attached to direct the film, can figure it out.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: In its Flashpoint incarnation – in which Barry’s attempt to save his mother wrecks the universe – the film would have reportedly featured Gadot as Wonder Woman and an appearance by Ben Affleck as the Batman. Other rumors also indicated the Flashpoint universe’s Batman, Thomas Wayne, would figure heavily in the story while creating an opportunity to recast Batman once Barry fixes his time traveling mistake.

Suicide Squad 2
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: The Accountant’s Gavin O’Connor is set to direct the Suicide Squad sequel, which is scheduled to begin production in October. The film will presumably reunite the surviving members of Task Force X for another mission. Chances are it will likely bring them into conflict with Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and the Joker (Jared Leto).

How It Fits in the DC Film Universe: The film may prove to be the most direct sequel yet as the team and situations continue from the original Suicide Squad. The tone may be different, though, as Suicide Squad director David Ayer decamped for a Gotham City Sirens project with Robbie. But comments he made while promoting Bright at Comic-con suggest he may have parted ways with Warner Bros. entirely.

Birds of Prey

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: Robbie will also produce a Birds of Prey film to be directed by Dead Pigs’ Cathy Yan from a script by Christina Hodson, which will see Robbie’s Harley Quinn take an active role in the superhero team. Traditionally Barbara Gordon (as Oracle) oversees a field team comprised of Black Canary and the Huntress. Since Barbara has never been established in the current film universe (more on that in a moment), Harley may actually end up forming the team.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: As one of the best features of Suicide Squad, Robbie has a certain cachet to develop her own corner of the DC film universe. Of course, Robbie and Harley are set to appear in a surprising number of DC projects, including a film directly tied to the character’s relationship with the Joker (to be directed and written by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa). Should Birds of Prey make it to screens after the “Joker and Harley” project, it could see the debut of a very different Harley Quinn.

 

[Duffman]

Batgirl
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: Originally intended as Joss Whedon’s writing and directing debut in the DC Extended Universe, the project is now being written by Hodson while the studio looks for a director. Presumably, the film will establish Barbara Gordon as the Batgirl of Gotham. Her relationship to the Birds of Prey will likely be predicated on which film goes into production first. But considering Hodson is writing both films, she probably has a plan for Babs.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Considering the project comes from developments outside of the original Justice League plan, it is difficult to guess how it will fit in. Perhaps Batgirl will be set sometime in the past or see Barbara taking up the cape and cowl after the Batman appears to quit. Considering Affleck’s ambiguous participation of late, any and all Batfamily projects may have to wait on him.

The Batman

(Photo by Clay Enos /© Warner Bros.)
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: War for the Planet of the Apes’ Matt Reeves took over directing duties on The Batman following the departure of Affleck, who intended to star, co-write and direct. Creative differences saw his role reduced to star, and even that is in doubt on any given day.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: The projects ties to the established film continuity are as questionable as Affleck’s commitment to the role. Late last year, rumors began to emerge that Reeves’ vision for the film set it outside the Man of Steel universe as a “standalone” story, like Todd Phillip’s proposed “Joker Origins” project. The studio moved quickly to quash the reports, but the film may still end up having no connection to the established DC films universe. If it does remain in continuity, it may still have to introduce a new Batman should Affleck decisively walk away.

Nightwing
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: As of this past February, The LEGO Batman Movie’s Chris McKay was still developing a project centered on the first Robin, Dick Grayson. A final draft from screenwriter Bill Dubuque was due at the time, but there has been no movement since.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: As established in Justice League, the Robin costume in the Batcave is not Dick Grayson’s uniform, suggesting plans for Nightwing go all the way back to the 2014 masterplan. A solo film would presumably see the character living in Bludhaven (Grayson’s adopted city in the comics) and coming to grips with becoming his own hero.

Man of Steel Sequel
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: In September of 2017, X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn met with the studio in regards to a direct Man of Steel sequel. There have been no new developments since, but it suggests Warner Bros. and DC are still interested in making it happen.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Clark (Henry Cavill) has to reestablish himself at the Daily Planet at some point, right? Meanwhile, Superman could face any number of DCU villains from Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) to Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson), should the latter’s film occur first.

Black Adam

(Photo by Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection)
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: After listening to fans when he was initially interested in Shazam!, Johnson signed on to star in a film featuring that character’s greatest nemesis, Black Adam. Adam Sztykiel was reportedly hired to write the script, but little official word has emerged since 2017. According to recent comments from Johnson, the film is set to begin production sometime next year. The film still lacks a director or screenwriter, but Johnson has been known to conjure up productions out of nothing.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Black Adam is the archenemy of Shazam. But he is also a fairly complicated anti-hero when dealing with anyone else. Heroic one moment and brutal the next, Adam could emerge as the powerful leader of his own country – an idea straight from the comic books.

Deathstroke
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: The Raid series’ Gareth Evans is set to write and direct a feature film based on Deathstroke. Joe Manganiello, originally set to play the character in Affleck’s version of The Batman, will star.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: As teased at the end of Justice League, Deathstroke is a player in the darker parts of the DC film universe and has already been recruited for Lex’s Injustice Gang. Whether or not the film will continue that plot remains to be seen.

Lobo
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: The Main Man, a Czarnian with various superpowers and healing factors, has always been of interest to Warner Bros. Attempts to make a Lobo movie date back to 2009 with Guy Ritchie and Brad Peyton circling the director’s chair. As of the past February, screenwriter Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman) was completing a new draft. Michael Bay was linked to the project, but it is unclear if he ever really signed on.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Lobo, like Green Lantern Corps, could introduce the cosmic elements of the DC Universe. The character’s irreverence and stark design also set him apart from the rest the DC characters audiences are familiar with. And considering the times his comic book counterpart and Superman have butted heads, he could become a worthy opponent for the Man of Steel in a subsequent film.

New Gods

(Photo by Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection)
Release Date: TBD

What We Know: A Wrinkle In Time’s Ava DuVernay will direct a film version Jack Kirby’s New Gods for Warner Bros. with a script from Kario Salem. The film will, presumably, center on the war between New Genesis and Apokolips – a pair of alien worlds born out of the death of the Old Gods – and its newest battlefront: the planet Earth. Orion, the adopted son of New Genesis’ Highfather, fights an unending battle against the despot of Apokolips, Darkseid.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: While it is unclear if DuVernay will follow up on this plot point, New Gods villain Darkseid is the central baddie at the core of all things. Justice League villain Steppenwolf is his uncle and commander of his armies. The alpha predator may even be the person Lex was referring to at the end of Batman v Superman when he told Batman “he’s coming,” and “he’s hungry.” Based on that, it seems Darkseid was always meant to make his mark upon the DC Film universe, but it remains to be seen if the Justice League will reunite to oppose him.

 

[The Q]

God green lantern corps has so much potential.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

 

[Battlelyon]

Coming Soon
There is a lot that is uncertain about which DC Comics characters are coming to the big screen, who’s bringing them there, and in what order — but nothing is uncertain about these first three movies. They’re in production, or in pre- or post-production, and we know exactly when they will be hitting theaters.

Aquaman

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: December 21, 2018

What We Know: Jason Momoa reprises his Justice League role as Arthur Curry, friend of Icelandic villagers and reluctant superhero. But he has been keeping a secret from his associates: he is the rightful king of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the schemes of his brother, Ocean Master (Patrick Wilson), and Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), bring him back to the undersea kingdom and his destiny. Another thing we know: according to Momoa himself, he’s “f–king awesome” in the movie.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Set after the events of Justice League, the film will largely explain Arthur’s existence and the particulars of Atlantean civilization. It will also establish Mera (Amber Heard), the great love of his life. Directed by James Wan, the film promises to reveal new angles to Aquaman and maybe, finally, dispel the notion that he is the most useless member of the Justice League.

Shazam!

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: April 5, 2019

What We Know: Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is a disadvantaged boy with an amazing secret. By saying the magic word “Shazam,” he becomes Earth’s Mightiest Mortal. Blessed with the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury, Billy transforms into a super-powered adult (Zachary Levi) despite still being a young boy underneath. And just as he starts to understand his powers and responsibilities, mad scientist Dr. Sivana (Mark Strong) threatens the world.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Shazam! represents the first planned breakaway from the look and feel of the earlier Justice League-related projects. Director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) took a great deal of inspiration from classic comics featuring the character when he was known as Captain Marvel, meaning the project will be consciously lighter and potentially funnier than the earlier films in the Justice League cycle.

Wonder Woman 2

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: November 1, 2019

What We Know: Diana (Gal Gadot) returns in another tale of Wonder Woman’s past. This time, Diana’s adventures in the Cold War 1980s bring her into confrontation with the Cheetah (Kristen Wiig), whose plans for Wonder Woman – and the world – will no doubt go beyond the mere jealousy her Golden Age comics counterpart often felt. Pedro Pascal will also play a pivotal, yet unnamed role.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: Despite Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice’s assertion that Diana went into seclusion after World War I, the sequel appears to be disregarding the plot point as director Patty Jenkins places Wonder Woman in another period adventure.

In Development
Beyond the release of the Wonder Woman’s sequel, the DC Films schedule gets hazy. Warner Bros. Pictures had announced two release dates for unnamed DC projects – February 14, 2020, and June 5, 2020 – in addition to provisional 2020 release dates for Green Lantern Corps and Cyborg. According to some reports, Warner Bros. intends to release four DC films in 2020, but it is still unclear if April and June are the new release dates for GLC and Cyborg or if they are additions to the schedule. It is also unclear which of many in-development films will take over these potential new release slots, but here is a look at the contenders.

Cyborg

(Photo by © Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: April 3, 2020 (provisionally)

What We Know: Ray Fisher has been set to star as Vic Stone in a 2020 Cyborg film since 2014, but no director or screenwriter have ever been announced. Many have doubted the film will ever materialize despite still being on the calendar.

How It Fits in the DC Extended Universe: As Justice League explained how Vic ended up partly metal and partly real, a further Cyborg adventure would see him adjusting to life as a robotic superhero. Or, perhaps, meeting others like him and forming a supergroup of his own. This was even rumored at one point, but the arrival of a Titans television show (set to debut on the DC Universe streaming service) definitely makes this less likely.

 

[Battlelyon]

Looking at those movies, I guess I don't care much for DC.

 

[BusSport]

Shooting has begun! First still of Wonder Woman 2: