On Tuesday, HBO Max surprised many by announcing multiple new DC television properties that will eventually come to the upcoming premium streaming service. The new shows were among the biggest announcement from the platform and should have DC fans excited about what's to come. However, as exciting as they may be, HBO Max's plans for DC on the small screen are only a small corner of the various DC titles in development.
In recent months, it has become clear that DC Entertainment is pivoting to strengthen up its television output to compete with Disney+. With that in mind, here are all of the DCTV Series in development and production.
Harley Quinn - DC Universe - November 29
Harley Quinn is coming to the DC Universe. The upcoming animated series will follow Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) after a bad breakup with the Joker (Alan Tudyk). The show will follow her rated-R romps as Quinn teams up with Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) and explores Gotham's wild side.
The series features a plethora of DC characters including Batman (Diedrich Bader), Riddler (Jim Rash), Scarecrow (Rahul Kohli), Clayface (Tudyk), King Shark (Ron Funches), Lex Luthor (Giancarlo Esposito) and Doctor Physco (Tony Hale), to name a few. Harley Quinn is set to debut on DC Universe November 29.
Stargirl - DC Universe - 2020
The DC Universe show centers around Courtney Whitmore aka Stargirl (Bec Bassinger) who gains powers after obtaining her step-father's cosmic staff. Stargirl made her first appearance in Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 and dawned the mantle of Stargirl as a member of the Justice Society of America. She was created by Geoff Johns, who created and is executive producing the series. Johns also penned the pilot.
The series will feature classic DC characters Tigress (Joy Osmanski), Sportsmaster (Neil Hopkins), Dragon King (Nelson Lee), Starman (Joel McHale), Hourman (Lou Ferrigno Jr.), Wildcat (Brian Stapf), Doctor Mid-Nite (Henry Thomas) and S.T.R.I.P.E. (Luke Wilson).
Stargirl will make for the closest look at the JSA that DCTV has ever done. While no official air date has been released, it's set to premiere on the DC Universe platform in early 2020.
Y - FX - 2020
Y is based on the iconic Vertigo series Y: The Last Man comic by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. It centers around Yorick Brown (Barry Keoghan), the lone human male left on earth after a post-apocalyptic event. Michael Green (Bladerunner: 2049) was originally a co-showrunner of the series along with Aida Mashaka Croal, however, in April the duo exited the series over creative differences and Eliza Clark (Rubicon) took their place.
The series features a talented cast including Diane Lane, Imogen Poots, Lashana Lynch, Amber Tamblyn, and Timothy Hutton. FX has not announced an official air date, but the show will air sometime in 2020.
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - CW Seed - 2020
The CW Seed has aired some quality, under-the-radar animated shows like Vixen and Freedom Fighters: The Ray, and soon, one of the most popular villains in the DCU will soon be joining them with his own series on the platform. Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons has the assassin's family under threat by Jackal and the H.I.V.E organization.
The series is written by J.M. DeMatteis (The Amazing Spider-Man) and directed by Sung Jin Ahn (Niko and the Sword of Light). It is currently set to debut in early 2020 on CW Seed.
Sweet Tooth - Hulu - Unknown release date
Sweet Tooth is based on the Jeff Lemire Vertigo comic of the same name and is about a half-human and half deer boy trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic society.
There hasn't been a ton of news on Hulu's Sweet Tooth adaptation, but the series is happening and production started on May 21st started according to ComicBook.com. The series is produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. No casting announcements have been made.
The Sandman - Netflix - Unknown Release Date
The Sandman, the classic Vertigo series was finally announced as a television series earlier this year as the Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg's creation found a home on Netflix.
The series follows the Lord of Dreams, who attempts to regain his powerful relics after being imprisoned for decades. Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman) is serving as the showrunner, while Gaiman and David S. Goyer (Blade: Trinity) will executive produce and co-write the series. Gaiman recently revealed the series will follow the comic's plot.
Casting for The Sandman has yet to be revealed, as has a release date.
Green Arrow and The Canaries - The CW - Unknown Release Date
The Arrow spinoff is coming to the CW as star Katherine McNamara revealed filming for the backdoor pilot had begun in mid-October. Green Arrow and the Black Canaries showcases the new Green Arrow, Mia Smoak (McNamara), as well as the longtime Canaries, Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy) and Dinah Drake (Juliana Harkavy).
Arrow co-creator Marc Guggenheim, as well as Beth Schwartz, Jill Blankenship, and Oscar Balderrama, will write the backdoor pilot which is set to happen sometime during the final season of Arrow.
Superman & Lois - The CW - Unknown Release Date
The CW's next wave of superhero shows is also slated to have a Superman & Lois focused show starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch. The duo has played the characters on the CW's roster of Arrowverse shows including the upcoming Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover extravaganza.
As the name suggests, the show will focus on Superman and Lois Lane and their lives as new parents - while balancing their careers and responsibilities. There's been no official release date, but the series is expected to debut during the 2020-2021 TV season.
Green Lantern - HBO Max - Unknown Release Date
The details are still very scarce as the announcement is still days old, but HBO Max will be airing a Green Lantern series in which producer Greg Berlanti (Arrow) told Entertainment Weekly, "In what promises to be our biggest DC show ever made, we will be going to space with a Green Lantern television series, but I can’t reveal any more about that just yet."
So, whether it focuses on Hal Jordan, Jessica Cruz, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, Kilowog or any other variation of the character - or possibly even all of them - remains to be seen. But, the Green Lantern Corps (in some form) is coming to HBO. The show will be produced by Berlanti Productions in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television.
Strange Adventures - HBO Max - Unknown Release Date
Berlanti is also set to be involved in another HBO Max DCTV series. Strange Adventures is an anthology series that will focus on specific stranger characters in the DCU. While characters haven't been unveiled I'd expect the likes of Deadman, Animal Man, and Hawkman to appear in the series - given the character's roots in the comics and general appeal - but that's my own speculation.
Strange Adventures is under the same production hub as Green Lantern. John Stephens (Gotham) is set to write the series and act as its showrunner. Berlanti will executive produce alongside Sarah Schechter and Stephens.
DC Super Hero High - HBO Max - Unknown Release Date
HBO Max also unveiled a high school comedy titled DC Super Hero High from Elizabeth Banks focused on a group of heroes attending a special boarding school for gifted students. It's currently unclear which heroes will appear in the series. The show will be produced by Brownstone Productions alongside Warner Horizon Scripter Television. It will be executive produced by Banks and Scott Weinger.