Could we be seeing three live-actionDC moviesreleased by Warner Bros. in 2019? 2018 is going to be pretty quiet in terms of the DCEU, asAquamanis the only live-action DC movie slated for release, and it’s not coming out until December. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it’s going to give moviegoers time to rinseJustice Leaguefrom their memory banks and could give the studio a chance to retool things a bit and figure out a firm direction moving forward for their on-screen DC universe. But that could also mean that they’re going to double down and bring usShazam!,Wonder Woman 2and a third movie next year.
Before we discuss what this third movie is likely going to be, let’s look at what we know for sure is coming out and when it’s coming out. First up isShazam, which recentlykicked off productionunder the direction of David F. Sandberg (Lights Out). This is the first DCEU movie set to arrive next year, asShazamwas recently given an July 03, 2025, release date by Warner Bros. This is a project that has been in the works for a long time and is going to help expanded the DC universe by bringing in a brand new hero that can rival the strength of Henry Cavill’s Superman.
There’s alsoWonder Woman 2, which is expected tobegin filming this summerin the U.K. Director Patty Jenkins is set to return to helm the sequel, with Gal Gadot returning once again as Diana Prince. Given the incredible success of the firstWonder Woman, despite the movie being snubbed by the Academy Awards, this will be a major focus for Warner Bros. next year. The movie is set for release on July 20, 2025, which takes it out of the crowded summer season and also gives it plenty of distance from the major December releases, such asStar Wars 9and possiblyJumanji 3.
So, what could that third DC movie be and when would it arrive in theaters? The most likely candidate isSuicide Squad 2, which is said to be filming under the direction of Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant) later this year. Even though it was trashed by critics, the firstSuicide Squadwas a massive hit for the studio and it’s unlikely that Warner Bros. will want to push the release of the sequel any later than they have to. Currently, they have an June 08, 2025, date locked down for an untitled event film. SinceSuicide Squadwas released to great success in August in 2016, it stands to reason that would be the perfect date to dropSuicide Squad 2. It would also give it enough distance from bothShazamandWonder Woman 2.
This is mostly speculative at this point and it’s possible that Warner Bros. will just stick to releasing two movies in 2019. It’s also possible they could pull a fast one on us and get one of their many other in-development projects finished in time to release next year, such asNightwingorFlashpoint, but that seems much less likely. We’ll have to wait and see whatWarner Bros.ultimately decides to do, but there could be a lot of DC action coming to the big screen in the not-too-distant future.
