Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has a release date of June 26, 2026 – and as for whether Lanterns would arrive before that movie, Gunn replied that "we'll see when it comes out, but they're around the same time," adding that "we're getting ready to go" into production on the Lanterns show.

The new DC Universe (DCU) from James Gunn and Peter Safran will begin next month with the arrival of the animated TV series Creature Commandos. The DCU is nearly a complete reset from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU),

James Gunn is not discarding making R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story merits it. As Gunn and Peter Safran build their version of the DC Universe, the filmmakers are not shying away from continuing to take risks in their storytelling.

James Gunn‘s tenure as head of the DCU has fans excited for the future of DC movies. Gunn has recently confirmed that there will be R-rated DC movies, something which is perfect for the future of DC’s films.

DCU’s Superman premieres in the US on July 11, 2025, and there is already huge buzz around the movie. Recently, James Gunn, the director of the movie and co-head of the DCU, confirmed that he hosted a special screening of Superman.

DC co-CEO James Gunn has about "four different things that [he] could do" after 'Superman', and teased the studio is looking to produce more R-rated projects.