The DC Cinematic Universe

A full slate of DC movies is coming to pummel your eyeballs … with justice. It all starts with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. (Photo: DC Entertainment)

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (3/25/2016)

BvS: Dawn of Justice is just the beginning of the DC Cinematic Universe and the stepping-stone to the Justice League films. In a controversial casting move, Ben Affleck will take over as the Caped Crusader, while Henry Cavill returns as Superman in this anticipated action flick. (Photo: DC Entertainment)

Suicide Squad (8/5/2016)

DC's take on the super-villains known as the Suicide Squad bows in 2016. Under the moniker Task Force X, the squad is a government-sanctioned group executing dangerous missions from a base in Belle Reve Prison. David Ayer (Training Day, End of Watch) will write and direct the summer blockbuster, which promises to be one of the darkest comic book films ever. (Photo: Twitter/@DavidAyerMovies)

Wonder Woman (6/23/2017)

Before her first standalone film, Gal Gadot will debut as Wonder Woman in Dawn of Justice. Watch out: In the Dawn of Justice trailer that debuted at Comic-Con, Wonder Woman can be seen using her Bracelets of Submission to cause an explosion. (Photo: DC Entertainment)

Justice League Part One (11/17/2017)

Man of Steel and Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder will helm what DC hopes to be its version of The Avengers. Five League members are confirmed for Dawn of Justice (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cyborg) . And you can expect an appearance from Lex Luthor (if he survives the events of DOJ). (Photo: DC Entertainment)

The Flash (3/23/2018)

Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) will play Barry Allen, a.k.a. The Flash, for this 2018 release. (Photo: DC Comics)

Aquaman (7/27/2018)

Aquaman will make his debut in Dawn of Justice years before he gets his own standalone film. Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones) will star as the King of Poseidonis. (Photo: DC Entertainment)

The Batman (2018)

Rumors are swirling that Ben Affleck will co-write, direct and star in his own Batman film set for 2018. Affleck is an accomplished director, having helmed the critically acclaimed Gone Baby Gone, The Town and Argo. (Photo: DC Entertainment)

Shazam! (4/5/2019)

Shazam!, set for a 2019 release, already has its star in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It’ll be Johnson’s first superhero flick. Who wouldn’t want to see the Justice League versus The Rock? (Photo: DC Comics)

Justice League Part Two (6/14/2019)

Justice League is still years away from being released, but a sequel to the ensemble blockbuster is set for Summer 2019. Zack Snyder has been confirmed to direct the film. (Photo: DC Comics)

Cyborg (4/3/2020)

Ray Fisher will make his debut as Vic Stone, a.k.a. Cyborg. in Dawn of Justice, but don’t worry: He’s getting his own standalone film, too. The expectation is that Cyborg will have a hefty role in the Justice League movie, as well. (Photo: DC Comics)

Green Lantern Corps (6/19/2020)

At the most recent SDCC, it was announced that the reboot of the Green Lantern will be called Green Lantern Corps. Rumors indicated that the film will focus on as many as three Green Lanterns. Tyrese Gibson has been effusive in his desire for the role. (Photo: DC Comics)

Man of Steel 2 (No set release date)

The next Superman film has yet to be confirmed, but of course there’ll be a proper sequel to Man of Steel. Current buzz says Mad Max visionary George Miller will helm the sequel, with Zack Snyder busy with the Justice League. (Photo: DC Entertainment)

Dark Universe (No set release date)

Guillermo Del Toro was in line to direct the DC’s Dark Universe until departing the project this year. Dark Universe, better known as its comic name, Justice League Dark, is said to be focused on characters such Swamp Thing, Deadman, Zatanna, Demon and others. (Photo: DC Comics)

Legion of Super-Heroes (No set release date)

Described as a Avengers meets Guardians of the Galaxy, DC’s space opera Legion of Super-Heroes is currently in development, but hasn't been officially green-lit. (Photo: DC Comics)