Superman, DC Universe and Peacemaker
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The following contains spoilers from James Gunn’s Superman, now in theaters. A major plot point in James Gunn’s Superman movie — now playing and officially launching the theatrical side of Gunn and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran’s new DCU — involves the hologram message that Kal-El’s parents,
An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.
The 54 year-old actor has been super passionate about his role in the DCU, with Fillion loving what a jerk Guy Gardner is in both Superman and Peacemaker Season 2. And the character's bravado combined with his silly hair cut is likely going to create an interesting dynamic on screen.
The second cameo is at the very end of the movie, as Supergirl returns to pick up her dog, Krypto. Milly Alcock ( House of the Dragon) plays Superman's cousin and is the lead for the next DC Universe movie with Supergirl, which is scheduled to release June 26, 2026.
In addition to theatrical releases, the DC Universe storyline will be told in multiple TV shows like Peacemaker, Lanterns, and Waller.
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In a thrilling revelation, John Cena is rumored to make a brief yet impactful cameo as Peacemaker in the upcoming Superman movie directed by James Gunn. Details from early screenings suggest that Cena's character appears on television,
Director James Gunn crams a huge number of heroes into Superman, much like how David Corenswet crams a whole lot of muscle into that spandex. There's an entire 'Justice Gang', in fact, plus teases of Gotham City where you-know-who likes to lurk.
As Superman flies onto our screens, it also kicks off the theatrical arm of James Gunn 's new cinematic universe. The movie, which sees David Corenswet take on the role of the Man of Steel, is the first movie to be released in DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, and it's a big, bold way to start.
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl, making her live-action film debut in James Gunn’s Superman movie (July 11). The Alien: Romulus and The Last of Us star plays the Kendra Saunders version of the winged DC Comics heroine in the film,