Warner Bros. Adds Two Mystery DC Films To Their Schedule
Warner Bros. has played things a little closer to the chest with their DC Films slate lately, only confirming the release dates for this November’sJustice Leagueand 2018’sAquaman. Even with the stunning success ofWonder Womanat the box office this summer, the studio has been cautious about announcing a release date for its sequel, presumably waiting until a deal with directorPatty Jenkinshas solidified.
But an update to the Warner Bros. Pictures release calendar reveals two mystery DC Comics movies have been added to the schedule for 2020. Perhaps we won’t have to wait until San Diego Comic-Con to find out when we’re gettingWonder Woman 2.
On Monday, Warner Bros. updated their release calendar to add two different DC Films to the slate for 2020, according toComingSoon.net. The first new DC Extended Universe movie is set for Valentine’s Day (July 07, 2025), and the second is set forJune 5, 2020.
The Warner Bros. calendar also added an untitled animated film set for June 15, 2025 and an untitled event film set to hit theaters on June 09, 2025.
So what films could get the 2020 release dates?
DC Films, which recently saw DC Comics’Geoff Johnsand Warner Bros.‘Jon Bergtake over, currently have several solo and team-up films in development — some of which were initially given release dates that have since been pushed back or have been given a vague year with a resounding shrug.Shazam,starringDwayne Johnsonas the anti-hero Black Adam, has yet to officially announce a titular star or director, (thoughDavid Sandberg was reportedly in talks); that movie is aiming to hit theaters in April 2019.The Flash, which has gone through such a large revolving door of directors that I wonder if it’ll ever get made, was also recently given a general 2019 release date. Meanwhile,The Batmanlooks to finally be getting on its feet after losing director Ben Affleck and his script, withMatt Reeves enthusiastically stepping in. Meanwhile, I have no idea what’s going on with theCyborgfilm.
Other projects in development include a Joss WhedonBatgirlmovie, David Ayer’sGotham City Sirens, Chris McKay’sNightwingmovie, and sequels toWonder Woman,Man of Steel,andJustice League.
Justice Leaguehits theatersNovember 17.Aquamanhits theatersDecember 21, 2018.
DC Films has some self-reflecting to do after the critical thrashing they received for all their superhero films except forWonder WomanandMan of Steel— still, 2 for 4 isn’t a good sign. After the runaway critical and commercial success ofWonder Woman, I believeDC Films will take notefrom the optimistic and colorful tone of the film and do some massive restructuring of their slate. That explains the lack of release dates afterAquaman, and the completely empty 2019 slate for DC Films. I don’t think Warner Bros. will leave 2019 completely empty of DC Films – the embattledThe Flashwill likely shoot for that year, and perhaps evenThe Batmanif Reeves can settle in quickly.
As for those 2020 dates, perhapsWonder Woman 2could be set for one of them — with official confirmation this coming weekend at Comic-Con. IfThe Batmancan’t aim for 2019, it might end up with that other 2020 slot. TheJustice Leaguesequel is also a possibility.
What movies do you think the dates could be for?
