James Gunn, co-chief of DC Studios, recently clarified the new DC Universe timeline. He confirmed that Creature Commandos will be released first, followed by Superman, and then Peacemaker Season 2. Gunn had previously stated in an interview that Creature Commandos acts as the initial installment, while Superman is the official “true start” of the DCU, setting up Peacemaker Season 2.
James Gunn confirms Superman and Peacemaker Season 2 take place after Creature Commandos
James Gunn has clarified the timeline for upcoming DC Universe releases, explaining the sequence of Creature Commandos, Superman, and Peacemaker Season 2.
In response to a fan’s question on Threads, Gunn confirmed, “PM2 [Peacemaker 2] is after SM [Superman] which is after CC [Creature Commandos],” confirming that these projects align with their release order.
Creature Commandos will debut as an animated series on December 5, 2024. The Superman movie will follow on July 11, 2025, with Peacemaker Season 2 airing later in 2025. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn said, “Superman is the true start of everything, it’s a humongous epic. This is a way for people to just take a little nibble and see what it tastes like.” He further assured fans the canon will avoid confusion. “Every project is going to bring a different vision by the artists who are creating it.”
Gunn clarified that fans had raised questions about differences in Rick Flag Sr.’s appearance (played by Frank Grillo). His animated version in Creature Commandos differs from his live-action debut in Superman. Grillo’s changing appearance is due to his concurrent role in Tulsa King Season 2, which was filmed at the same time as these projects (via ComicBook.com).
Gunn previously announced that actors in the DCU would portray their characters in both animated and live-action formats. Grillo’s character, Rick Flag Sr., will be the first to transition from animation in Creature Commandos to live-action in Superman, creating continuity across the DC Universe. He explained that Rick Flag Sr. is a key figure in the storyline, appearing prominently in Peacemaker Season 2.
