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

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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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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’

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by Antonio Stallings

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

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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’

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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

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by Emma McKee

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

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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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DCEU: Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson Hilariously Address ‘Black Adam’ Casting Rumors

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‘The Batman’: An MCU Actor Finally Addresses Rumors of a Potential Jump to the DCEU

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‘To All the Boys I Loved Before’ Actor Noah Centineo Joins the DCEU

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Movies

Keanu Reeves’ ‘Constantine’ Should Have Been DC’s Answer to Marvel’s ‘Blade,’ But It Might Not Be Too Late

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by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Movies

Keanu Reeves Is Not the Reason That a ‘Constantine’ Reboot Is Not Being Made — He ‘Would Love To Do Another’

'Constantine' director Francis Lawrence reveals he has spoken to Keanu Reeves and he is interesting in reprising his role in a reboot.

by Perry Carpenter

Movies

MCU Rumor: 1 of the Biggest Female Avengers Is About to Switch to the DCEU

The star behind one of the MCU's biggest female heroes could be heading into the DC Extended Universe for an ambitious new project.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Movies

DCEU Theory: Marlon Wayans Could Soon Make his Long-Awaited Superhero Debut

Marlon Wayans could get an opportunity to finally play a DC superhero role he originally landed decades ago.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Movies

DCEU: ‘Birds of Prey’ Doesn’t Need a Direct Sequel; 3 Stories that Should Come Next Instead

'Birds of Prey' wasn't quite the success Warner Bros. was hoping for. Thankfully, the movie doesn't need a direct sequel to keep building the DCEU.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Movies

Keanu Reeves May Not Be the Only Version of Constantine in the DCEU

Keanu Reeves is reportedly interested in returning for a 'Constantine' reboot, but he may not be the only version in the DCEU.

by Perry Carpenter

Movies

Keanu Reeves Could Be the Next Actor to Return as a Fan-Favorite DC Comics Superhero

Rumor has it that Keanu Reeves could join the DC Extended Universe as John Constantine, reprising the role he first played in 2005.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Movies

Zatanna Rumored to Be the Next DCEU Character To Make Film Debut

Zatanna could get her own movie in the DCEU.

by Kourtnee Jackson

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DCEU: Why ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Star Jane Levy Is the Perfect Choice for Batgirl

Jane Levy -- star of 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' -- is the perfect candidate to lead the DCEU's 'Batgirl' movie. Here's why.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

Movies

Henry Cavill Admits the 1 ‘Deeply Immoral’ Thing He’s Been Tempted to Do Since Playing Superman

Henry Cavill's future in the DC Extended Universe remains unclear, but the actor has shared one 'deeply immoral' impulse he's fought off since playing Superman.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.