Murphy's Multiverse

James Gunn and Peter Safran launched DC Studios in 2023 with plans for a five-film first chapter of their new, interconnected universe. While the plans have evolved, the studio continues to build a lived-in universe that can stretch backward and forward in time. As the DCU continues to grow, here’s a look at the runtimes for DC Studios’ films: Despite kicking off the DCU, Chapter One hasn’t been a series of origin stories.

The Concept: Vision’s internal quantum computer manifests as a surreal, off-kilter home called the Mindspace. The AIs: J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., Dum-E, and U appear as human avatars inside Vision’s head. The Hub Tie-In: For the complete breakdown of the show, check out Everything We Know About ‘VisionQuest’ — Release Date, James Spader’s Return & The ‘WandaVision’ Trilogy Ending.

According to Deadline, Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper will star as military team leader Duke in Paramount’s new standalone live-action G.I. Joe film. The reboot is being written and directed by Danny McBride (The Righteous Gemstones, Eastbound & Down), who won the job during a competitive pitch process. McBride‘s pitch for the film, which he described as “kind of suspense and action”, follows Duke and the Joes into Springfield, a town secretly inhabited by Cobra.

The News: The G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover is officially cancelled. The Pivot: G.I. Joe is being completely rebooted as a standalone story. The Source: Confirmed via Deadline. The long-teased cinematic collision between Autobots and Joes has lost its spark. Paramount has abandoned its planned Transformers / G.I. Joe crossover movie.

Ahead of the Lanterns Season 1 finale, DC Studios looks to be continuing to put together the blueprint for a potential second season, assembling a writers room to work alongside returning showrunner Chris Mundy. According to Nexus Point News, writers Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Vanessa Baden Kelly, Nakkiah Lui and Zack Whedon have been working on Season 2 scripts alongside the previously revealed Christopher Cantwell.

A new report from insider Apocalyptic Horseman claims Ambush Bug, a character created to spoof traditional superhero tropes, will appear in The People v. Gorilla Grodd. Described by creator Keith Giffen as “Bugs Bunny as a super-villain”, Ambush Bug appeared in an antagonist role before deciding he would rather be Superman’s friend and labeling himself a hero.

Serving as the end cap to the streaming trilogy that began in 2021 with WandaVision and continued in 2024 with Agatha All Along, Marvel Television’s VisionQuest brings back Paul Bettany as the Android Avenger. Crafted by showrunner Terry Matalas (Star Trek: Picard), the 8-episode series explores Vision’s journey to recover his memory and identity following his resurrection at the hands of S.W.O.R.D. VisionQuest will have its two-episode premiere on October 14.

Concerns over Avengers: Secret Wars missing its December 2027 release date are at an all-time high after a second report claims the start of production has been pushed into 2027. Following a report by industry insider Daniel Richtman that the film would begin principal photography in November–after having been delayed several times from an anticipated August start–another report gave a different, more concerning timeline.

Continued delays in the start of production of Avengers: Secret Wars have increasingly sparked concerns that Marvel Studios will be unable to get the Multiverse Saga finale ready for theaters by its December 17, 2027 release. Originally believed to be planned for production in August, production on Secret Wars has been postponed multiple times and a new report indicates it will be quite some time before cameras roll.

Continued delays in the start of production of Avengers: Secret Wars have a increasingly sparked concerns that Marvel Studios will be unable to get the Multiverse Saga finale ready for theaters by its December 17, 2027 release. Originally believed to be planned for production in August, production on Secret Wars has been postponed multiple times and a new report indicates it will be quite some time before cameras roll.