DC Extended Universe Showbiz Cheat Sheet

DC Extended Universe
'Justice League' (Photograph by Courtesy of HBO Max)
DC Extended Universe
The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is a media franchise based on fictional characters from DC Comics, an American comic book publisher founded in 1934. Famous superheroes and villains in the DCEU are Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, the Joker, and Harley Quinn. Established in 2013 upon releasing the movie Man of Steel, the universe encompasses films, TV series, books, and video games. The DCEU has grossed nearly $6 billion at the box office worldwide. Its most commercially successful film — Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa — made over $1 billion globally. Justice League, The Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman are other lucrative movies in the DC Extended Universe. In 2023, James Gunn and Peter Safran announced plans to launch the DC Universe. The new shared universe will reboot and retcon elements of the DCEU with only certain films considered cannon.
- Established: 2013
- Founder: Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson (DC Comics)
- Owner: Warner Bros.
- Genres: Superhero, fantasy, science fiction, action, adventure
- Movies: Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Shazam!, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, Zack Snyder's Justice League, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods
- TV Series: Peacemaker
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Celebrity

Amy Adams Once Wished That Henry Cavill Misbehaved With Her on the Set of ‘Man of Steel’

Amy Adams reflected on her time with Henry Cavill on ‘Man of Steel’, who she quipped might’ve been too professional on set.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on October 11, 2023

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Ashton Kutcher posing at the premiere of the Netflix movie 'Your Place or Mine'.

Celebrity

Ashton Kutcher Dropped out of the Running for Brett Ratner’s Superman Because of Doubts in His Acting

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by Antonio Stallings

A photo of Nathan Fillion portraying John Nolan along with the rest of the cast in 'The Rookie'.

‘The Rookie’ Creator Isn’t Concerned About Nathan Fillion Delaying Filming After Being Cast in ‘Superman Legacy’

Between ‘Superman Legacy’ and the writer’s strike, there have been concerns that filming Nathan Fillion’s ‘The Rookie’ wouldn’t start as soon as some hoped.

by Antonio Stallings

Why Michael Keaton Didn’t Have to Get Into Shape to Reprise His Role as Batman

Michael Keaton opened up about what it was like reprising his role as Batman for the movie 'The Flash.'

by Antonio Stallings

Published on March 16, 2024

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Ben Affleck wearing a suit at the 'Batman V Superman' premiere.

Celebrity

Why Josh Brolin Was Angry After Ben Affleck Was Cast as Batman in ‘Batman v Superman’

Although Josh Brolin was happy for Ben Affleck being cast in ‘Batman v. Superman’, there was one thing about the casting announcement that bothered Brolin.

by Antonio Stallings

A black and white picture of Heath Ledger wearing a jacket and looking into the camera.

Movies

Heath Ledger Refused to Mimic Jack Nicholson’s Version of The Joker — Here’s Why

When Heath Ledger was hired to play the Joker, he waited to prepare. The only thing he knew was that he didn't want to act like Jack Nicholson.

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Jared Leto Made $7 Million Salary for 7 Minutes of ‘Suicide Squad’

Jared Leto took home $1 million for every minute he's on screen as the Joker in 'Suicide Squad.' Here's a look at his career and net worth.

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Published on October 16, 2022

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The 2022 Isaac Awards: Best Scene-Stealer Nominees

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‘Suicide Squad’: Will Smith Is All for a New Cut of the 2016 Movie — ‘There’s a Whole Lot That Stayed on the Floor’

'Suicide Squad' star Will Smith recently commented on the #ReleaseTheAyerCut movement, admitting he's all for releasing a new version of the DCEU movie.

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Dylan O’Brien Addresses Rumors That He’s Playing Dick Grayson in ‘Batgirl’

Fans want to see Dylan O'Brien as Dick Grayson/Nightwing in the upcoming 'Batgirl' movie, but the actor claims he hasn't been approached to be in the film.

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‘The Batman’: Barry Keoghan Initially Had a Bigger Role in the Movie

'The Batman' briefly introduces Barry Keoghan's character at the end of its run. According to Matt Reeves, the actor initially played a bigger role in the film.

by Amanda Mullen

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Warner Bros. Delayed Its 2022 DC Movies but Moved Up 1 2023 Release — Here’s the New Schedule

Warner Bros. Pictures has delayed the remaining DC movies slated for 2022, pushing two of them into next year. It also moved 1 anticipated release up.

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‘The Batman’: Zoë Kravitz ‘Interpreted’ Her Catwoman as Bisexual — Here’s Why

Catwoman is canonically bisexual in DC Comics, but what about in 'The Batman'? According to Zoë Kravitz, she 'interpreted' it that way.

by Amanda Mullen

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Robert Pattinson Says His Batman Voice Sounded ‘Absolutely Atrocious’ at First

It took months for Robert Pattinson to get Batman's voice down pat, and the actor admits his initial attempts were 'absolutely atrocious.'

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

‘The Batman’ Fans Aren’t Thrilled With AMC’s Potential New Pricing Model

AMC theaters are charging slightly more for 'The Batman' as part of a pricing experiment, and fans are not thrilled about what this could mean for future blockbusters.

by Amanda Mullen

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‘The Batman’ Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying

'The Batman' reviews have started pouring in ahead of the film's release in March. Check out what the critics are saying — here's our 'The Batman' review roundup.

by Elise Nelson

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‘The Batman’ Actor Robert Pattinson Was ‘Terrified’ to Watch the Movie

Many DC fans are eager to see Robert Pattinson's portrayal of the Dark Knight, but the actor was 'absolutely terrified' watching 'The Batman.'

by Amanda Mullen

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Stephen Amell Slaps Back at ‘Peacemaker’ Finale’s Green Arrow Jab

The 'Peacemaker' finale throws some shade at the Green Arrow, and 'Arrow' star Stephen Amell had the perfect response.

by Amanda Mullen

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‘Peacemaker’: DC Fans Can Thank Marvel for 1 Finale Cameo

The 'Peacemaker' finale featured several huge DC cameos. According to director and writer James Gunn, fans can actually thank Marvel for 1 of them.

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‘Peacemaker’: 5 Questions the DC Show Needs to Answer in Season 2

'Peacemaker' Season 1 wrapped its main storyline nicely, but we still have a few critical questions heading into season 2 of the DC show.

by Amanda Mullen

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Robert Pattinson Admits His Role in ‘The Batman’ Was ‘All-Encompassing’

Robert Pattinson opened up about playing the Dark Knight in DC's 'The Batman,' admitting that the role felt 'all-encompassing.'

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Gaming & Comics

‘Peacemaker’: John Cena Says DC Cameos Gave His Character ‘a Certain Validity’

'Peacemaker' star John Cena opened up about the finale and its DC cameos, admitting they gave his character a sense of validation.

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

‘Peacemaker’ Has DC Fans Questioning Henry Cavill’s Future as Superman

The major cameos in 'Peacemaker's Season 1 finale have DC fans discussing Henry Cavill's future as Superman in the DCEU. Could the actor make a comeback?

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

‘Peacemaker’ Episode 8: The DC Show’s Finale Features Unexpected Cameos — What Do They Mean for the DCEU?

'Peacemaker' Episode 8 brought the first season of the DC series to a close, but it featured some unexpected DCEU cameos before it did.

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

The ‘Peacemaker’ Finale Is ‘So Bonkers’ It Will ‘Blow People’s Minds’ Promises Steve Agee

Steve Agee, the actor who plays John Economus on Jame's Gunn's 'Peacemaker,' teases the season finale is so wild it will blow audiences away.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Gaming & Comics

‘Suicide Squad’: Will Smith Is All for a New Cut of the 2016 Movie — ‘There’s a Whole Lot That Stayed on the Floor’

'Suicide Squad' star Will Smith recently commented on the #ReleaseTheAyerCut movement, admitting he's all for releasing a new version of the DCEU movie.

by Amanda Mullen

Gaming & Comics

‘Peacemaker’: When Does the DC Show’s Season 1 Finale Drop? Episode 8 Release Date and Time

'Peacemaker' Episode 7 proved a surprising and emotional lead-in to the DC show's finale. What's the release date for 'Peacemaker' Episode 8, and what can fans expect?

by Amanda Mullen

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‘Peacemaker’: When Do New Episodes of the DC Show Drop? Episode 7 Release Date and Time

'Peacemaker' Episode 6 set the stage for a massive showdown between the DC show's task force and the Butterflies. What's the release date for 'Peacemaker' Episode 7?

by Amanda Mullen

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‘Peacemaker’: What Song Does John Cena Play on the Piano in Episode 6?

'Peacemaker' pauses for a moving musical moment in episode 6. Was John Cena actually playing the piano, and what song was he covering?

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