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Sunday, October 18, 2026

The Batman II Gets II Directors!? | News

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Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help finish The Batman: Part II as Matt Reeves attends to a family matter. Clayface is getting some wild early reactions, Man of Tomorrow has wrapped filming, and James Gunn is busy shooting down rumors about Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batman, and just about everybody else.

Meanwhile, we've got updates on Lanterns Season 2, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, Mister Miracle, Dynamic Duo, Swamp Thing, The Brave and the Bold, and the future of DC Studios under its new corporate leadership.

It's two and a half months of DC news crammed into a three hour episode! What could possibly go wrong?

On This Episode:

LANTERNS

Peter Safran offers an update on Season 2.
Lanterns ratings, viewership, and audience reception.
James Gunn addresses Hal Jordan's fate.

CLAYFACE

Early box-office tracking reveals strong interest.
Clayface receives an R rating.
New transformation footage teases the monster's final form.
The final Clayface trailer.
The reported 108-minute runtime.
The director and cast discuss creating their own Gotham City.
First reactions praise the film's body horror, but opinions are divided.
James Gunn confirms we haven't seen the last of Clayface.

BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART 2 — KNIGHTQUEST

A new trailer for Batman: Knightfall Part 2: Knightquest.

MAN OF TOMORROW

James Gunn tells fans not to expect substantial appearances from other characters.
Adria Arjona's intense workout regimen fuels speculation.
Gunn discusses Maxwell Lord's characterization.
Man of Tomorrow wraps principal photography.
Nathan Fillion teases a deeper exploration of Lex Luthor.
Did Frank Grillo accidentally confirm Adria Arjona as Wonder Woman?
Sean Gunn calls Man of Tomorrow his favorite James Gunn script and teases more Maxwell Lord.
Matthew Lillard's mystery role sparks Flash and King Faraday rumors.

THE PEOPLE V. GORILLA GRODD

Mary Holland joins the cast.
Sara Gilbert signs on as an important journalist.
Skyler Gisondo teases a mockumentary unlike anything he's seen before.

THE BATMAN: PART II

A mysterious The Batman: Part III tease sparks back-to-back filming rumors.
James Gunn debunks the back-to-back trilogy speculation.
Robert Pattinson discusses filming and the physical demands of playing Batman.
Matt Reeves signs a new Warner Bros. Television deal.
Sebastian Stan offers an update on the lengthy production.
A new look at The Batman: Part II arrives for Batman Day.
Pattinson teases a major creative left turn for the sequel.
Production temporarily pauses as Matt Reeves attends to a family matter.
Pattinson addresses the production pause.
Peter Safran insists The Batman: Part II will be completed.
Steven Soderbergh steps in to finish principal photography.
Matt Reeves clarifies that he's still the director.
James Gunn reaffirms Reeves' involvement and Soderbergh's supporting role.

MISTER MIRACLE

Josh Hutcherson and Mackenzie Davis are revealed as Scott Free and Big Barda.
Peter Safran discusses Tom King's eight-episode animated adaptation.

DYNAMIC DUO

Dynamic Duo moves to September 22, 2028.
Mason Thames and Logan Kim are cast as Dick Grayson and Jason Todd.
Lee Pace and Steve Buscemi join the Red Hood Gang.
Marsai Martin is cast as Barbara Gordon.
Chris Pine is reportedly offered the role of Batman.

DC TEA

The Warner Bros.–Paramount Skydance merger and what it means for James Gunn and Peter Safran.
A Green Arrow and Black Canary television series is reportedly in development.
Stephen Amell posts a cryptic Green Arrow tease.
James Gunn is already writing his next DCU movie.
Gunn confirms the animated Blue Beetle project remains in development.
Peter Safran provides an update on James Mangold's Swamp Thing.
Gunn discusses the possibility of a Batman Beyond movie.
Gal Gadot says she'd return as Wonder Woman under one particular condition.
Conflicting reports emerge about the futures of Waller and Paradise Lost.
Gunn insists The Brave and the Bold is not on hold.
Gunn confirms that creative plans for the DCU Batman have changed.
Jensen Ackles Batman casting rumors get debunked.
Savage Hunters, the reported Deathstroke and Bane movie, remains in early development.
Absolute Batman gets a promising animated series update.
Gunn responds to Grant Gustin Flash rumors.
Milly Alcock's social media activity sparks Supergirl speculation.
Gunn debunks rumors about Alcock, Matt Reeves, and Man of Tomorrow.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe features the Flash after being denied Green Lantern!

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Look Out! Super-Sized News Episode!

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It's been a while since we did a news episode! For those of you encouraging us to keep it up with the long episodes, this one's for you! Just a warning though: Spoilers for Superman are abundant. Spoilers for Fantastic Four: First Steps are slight but there nonetheless. Here's the basic breakdown of the episode:

R.I.P. Gene Hackman + DC Studios Slate Update

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We say goodbye to the great Gene Hackman and cover the recent DC Studio slate update from James Gunn and Peter Safran!

R.I.P.

Gene Hackman Found Dead at His Home with His Wife and Dog
Eli Hernandez (Patreon) Says Goodbye to Gene Hackman
Tim Allenfire Reflects on Gene Hackman’s Lex Luthor
Michelle Trachtenberg’s Passing

SUPERMAN

Gunn’s Superman Anniversary Post

"Superman" is Deep in Post-Production
James Gunn Celebrates Lex Luthor’s 85th Anniversary

Will There Be “Superman” Reshoots?
Krypto Getting Seasonal Spin-Off Shorts
"Superman" Trailer is Being Cut
Lorenzo Valdes (Patreon) Has Superman Questions

SANDMAN

Jayden Revri Confirmed To Appear in "The Sandman" Season 2

PEACEMAKER

"Peacemaker" is Deep in Post-Production
Rick Flag Sr as an Antagonist

SUPERGIRL

"Supergirl" is Halfway Through Production
How Jason Momoa as Lobo Came About

LANTERNS

"Lanterns" is in Production
Lanterns’ Gritty Tone Compared to "Superman"
"Lanterns" Reveals First Look at Green Lanterns

A "Lanterns" Theory That Feels Like a Spoiler Via Justin Rodriguez

CLAYFACE

Director Talks Confirmation
When Will "Clayface" Shoot?
Will Alan Tudyk Play Clayface?
Clayface Movie Is R-Rated Body Horror
Clayface Question From Matt Carroll

THE BATMAN PART II

"The Batman Part II" and "The Penguin" Season 2 Update

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

“Batman: The Brave and the Bold” Still in Development
Pattinson Most Likely Will Not Be DCU Batman
Andy Muschietti May Still Direct

CREATURE COMMANDOS

"Creature Commandos" Season 2 Development

CONSTANTINE 2

"Constantine 2" Director Confirms Development

DYNAMIC DUO

“Dynamic Duo” Update
"Dynamic Duo" Not Planned as Part of DCU

BLUE BEETLE

“Blue Beetle” Animated Series Development

NEW ANIMATED SERIES

“My Adventures with Green Lantern”

"DC's Super Powers"

"Starfire"

BATMAN NINJA VS. YAKUZA LEAGUE

Release Details

WBTEA

James Gunn Teases Favorite Unannounced DC Project
James Gunn Writing New DC Movie Script
DC Studios Goals
DCU Movies & TV Shows Standalone Philosophy
Effie Ophelders Wonders About DCU Narrative Cohesion
James Gunn on Post-Credits Scenes
DC Studios Will Not Have a Significant Presence at Comic Con
Daniel Craig Was Never Attached to "Sgt. Rock"
Ana Nogueira is Writing "Teen Titans"
"Deathstroke/Bane" Script Possibility
Exasperation of Headlines
“Paradise Lost” Remains in Active Development
“Booster Gold” Remains in Development
“Swamp Thing”, “Waller” Update
“The Authority” Stuck in Limbo
Why Did James Gunn Post a Photo with Zack Snyder?
Characters Part of an Overall Story
DCU Character Designs in "Fortnite" & Other Games
First DCU Video Game Timeline
Is Gunn’s Superman Right For the Cultural Moment?
Wonder Woman Game Cancelled

FEEDBACK

Wonder Woman Concerns from Jake
Fan Questions and Theories from Lorenzo Valdes and Eli Hernandez
Should Gunn Make Superman II into World's Finest? from Brooklyn Batman

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Monday, January 27, 2025

'Superman' Icon TV Spot Review + 'Supergirl' is Shooting! | News

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SUPERMAN

New Superman Spot Drops
Supergirl to Appear in Superman?
Does Kelex Scene Show Supergirl?

SUPERGIRL

First Look at Milly Alcock’s Supergirl

Cameras rolling on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Kara’s Parents Cast
Lobo Cameo

THE BATMAN PART II

The Batman Part II Director Confirms Production Start
Matt Reeves Excited About Shooting This Year
Continuation of the Story with Surprises
Matt Reeves Confirms Talks About Robert Pattinson as the DCU Dark Knight
Integration into Gunn's DCU Possible
Matt Reeves Teases The Penguin Season 2 and More Spinoffs
Priority remains shooting The Batman Part II

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

Director Confirms Robert Pattinson Won’t Be the DCU Batman
Andy Muschietti confirms separate continuities for The Brave and the Bold and The Batman: Part II
Release Strategy Should Ensure No Overlap

LANTERNS

Lanterns Series Finds Its Sinestro With The Blacklist Star
Supposed Plot Leak on Reddit

SWAMP THING

James Mangold Offers Major Tease About Character’s Future

CREATURE COMMANDOS

Is Clayface Dead in the DCU?

DCTEA

How DC Studios Will Differentiate DC Elseworlds From the DCU

THE FLASH

Andy Muschietti Discusses Why The Flash Failed (But There’s a Twist)

FEEDBACK

Eli Hernandez on Patreon
Praises Creature Commandos and hopes for Nina’s return

@weights_and_horror on Youtube

Excited for a thicker Batman with a BatFamily and blue-and-grey suit
Enthusiastic about Lobo and New Frontier theories

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Psychic Pirates and Understanding the Confusion

Nic Cage Superman crying and Psycho Pirate

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This is an impromptu episode of DC on SCREEN -- Jason gives thoughts on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, we discuss Nic Cage's recent comments on returning to Superman, Gunn's response to a fan's request for "psychic" pirate in Peacemaker, why James Mangold is making a Swamp Thing film instead of Guillermo del Toro, understanding the confusion of Arkham Asylum statements and AAA games, the rumored actresses on the short list for Supergirl... it was a bit all over the place.

From "The Flash" to "The Flop"

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What does the Flash flop mean for the future of the DC films slate?

'Swamp Thing' Series Review

DC Universe's Swamp Thing and Abby Arcane

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Now that DC Universe's 'Swamp Thing' has come to a close, we're discussing how it fared as an overall narrative, how the truncated ending affected the story, and what there may have been of value within a series we expected to love (but never connected with). DC on SCREEN #559 And for Dave's appearance on Captain Gameshow, go to: https://www.cosmicpotato.com/captain-gameshow/episode-074-the-circle-of-groot
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Saturday, August 3, 2019

Endgame Writers Want Superman! + SDCC Crisis Goodness

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'Joker' Run-Time Reportedly Revealed, and it's Running Straight to the Oscars! 'The Batman' has another rumored production start date, but officially has 'Rogue One' and 'Let Me In' cinematographer Greig Fraser! Ava DuVernay and Tom King have a blast teasing 'New Gods' Warner Bros. Wants 'Shazam 2' ASAP, and Zachary Levi says Black Adam will have to be in Shazam 3. HBO's 'Watchmen' trailer has dropped, and Robert Redford is playing a presidential version of himself! The first 3 episodes of 'Pennyworth' are on Amazon Prime for free! Good Girls Revolt Star Genevieve Angelson Cast in DC Universe's Titans Season 2, and that season has an official release on September 6th! 'Doom Patrol' has been officially renewed for Season 2, coming in 2020! The 'Swamp Thing' Showrunner Teases a Post-Credits Teaser for the Series Finale. 'Krypton' EP Confirms Adam Strange Gets His Jetpack in Season 2 'Lucifer' Season 5 Extended With Six Additional Episodes 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' Begins with Destruction of Various Parallel Universes and features: - Tyler Hoechlin as Superman - Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane - LaMonica Garrett as Anti-Monitor - Tom Cavanagh as Pariah - Brandon Routh as The Atom and Kingdom Come Superman - Stephen Amell as Multiple Oliver Queens - Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor - Burt Ward!? and maybe Tom Welling and Lynda Carter... 'Batwoman' Won't Repeat Arrowverse Villains, but will include Hush and another major Bat-villain! 'Crisis' Will hit 'Arrow' the hardest! Ben Lewis has been promoted to a series regular! Arrow Casts Russian Doll's Charlie Barnett as John Diggle, Jr. Ernie Hudson Expects to Reappear Susanna Thompson Returns as Moira Queen in Arrow Season 8 Katie Cassidy Rodgers to Direct Arrow Final Season Episode The Flash Season 6 Casts Heroes Star as DC Villain Bloodwork The Flash Season 6 Trailer Released at Comic-Con The Flash Star Carlos Valdes Says He's Not Leaving the Show The Flash: Danielle Panabaker to Direct an Episode in Season 6 The Flash Season 6 Will Have Two Big Bads The Flash's Eric Wallace Says He's Trying to Borrow Arrow's Mister Terrific Supergirl Season 5 Trailer Released at Comic-Con New Season’s Focus Supergirl Makes Andrea Brooks a Series Regular for Season 5 Supergirl Announces Two New Cast Members During Comic Con Panel Supergirl: Meaghan Rath to Play a Female Brainiac 5 Supergirl Officially Brings Back Jeremy Jordan's Winn for Season 5 Original Supergirl Cast Member Exits Series Supergirl EPs Tease Black Mirror-Esque Story in Season 5 Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist to Direct Season 5 Episode Legends of Tomorrow's Season 5 Premiere Will Be a Mockumentary DC's Legends of Tomorrow Is Giving Caity Lotz's Sara a Superpower in Season 5 Young Justice: Outsiders Has Been Hiding a Secret Message in Its Episode Titles Young Justice Renewed for Season 4 by DC Universe Harley Quinn Animated Series Trailer Released at Comic-Con Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Movie Announced Superman: Man of Tomorrow Movie Announced Superman: Red Son Movie Announced The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gets a Release Date Batman Beyond Complete Series Blu-ray Box Set Pre-Orders Are Live DC on SCREEN Podcast #557
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Saturday, June 15, 2019

'Lobo' Television Series in Development

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SYFY is developing a 'Lobo' series, there are big plans for 'Krypton', Aqualad and Mercy Graves are coming to 'Titans', and a new 'Pennyworth' trailer has dropped!

‘Man of Steel’ is 6 Years Old |
Krypton Spinoff Lobo TV Series in the Works at SYFY |
Krypton Has a Very Ambitious Multi-Season Plan |
Swamp Thing's Original Plans Reportedly Included Potential Justice League Dark Team-Up |
Titans Casts Drew Van Acker as Aqualad |
Doctor Who Star Joins Titans Cast as Lex Luthor's Bodyguard Mercy Graves |
Pennyworth Trailer | July 28th https://youtu.be/cIvOHGIzCd0

Batman: Hush Release Date Moved Up For Blu-ray, DVD, and DC Universe |

DC on SCREEN Podcast #551

Monday, May 20, 2019

The Dawn of Battinson? + Trailers!

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Robert Pattinson has been cast as Matt Reeves' Batman! Or has he?

DC on SCREEN #544 - The Dawn of Battinson

This episode we're talking:

Robert Pattinson Cast as Batman |
Swamp Thing "Alec" Trailer |
Batwoman Trailer |
Batman: Hush Trailer |
Batman: Hush Enhanced Content

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Bear With Us (Puns + Trailer Thoughts)

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Jared Leto talks turkey on his future with the Joker, James Gunn breaks his silence on 'The Suicide Squad', plus we talk about the 'Pennyworth' release date, the trailers for 'Swamp Thing', 'Krypton' Season 2, 'Lucifer', and some cool unexpected news about a number of DC animated shorts coming soon! All that and more:

Jared Leto Addresses If He Will Play the Joker Again |
James Gunn Breaks Silence on 'The Suicide Squad' |
James Gunn Reportedly Has His Ratcatcher For The Suicide Squad |
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Casts Ant-Man Actor David Dastmalchain as Polka-Dot Man |

First 'Swamp Thing' Trailer Released by DC Universe |
Production Wraps on Swamp Thing's First Season |
Krypton Season 2 Trailer |
'Pennyworth': Epix Announced Batman Prequel Series Premiere Date |

DC on SCREEN #543 - Bear With Us (Puns + Trailer Thoughts)

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