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	}}\|released=~~2026–present~~\|country=United States\|language=English}}'''Chapter One: Crisis''' is the first slate of content for the [[DC Cinematic Universe]] (DCCU) [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] created by [[DC Studios]] [[Freddie Goodwin]] and [[Marcus V. Lane]]. The chapter includes several American [[superhero films]] produced by DC Studios that are based on characters from [[DC Comics]] publications. Chapter One began with the film ''[[Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow]]'', which was released in June 2026 and concluded with [[Justice League: Infinite\|''Justice League: Infinite'']], which was released in July 2032.		}}\|released=2026–2032\|country=United States\|language=English}}

	~~Following critical and commercial instability within~~ the ~~DCEU~~, ~~Warner Bros.~~ and ~~its subsidiary properties underwent a creative restructuring beginning in late 2024.~~ Freddie Goodwin ~~was appointed to lead a new initiative to relaunch DC properties through a long-term, coherent cinematic strategy~~. ~~Rather than serve as a reboot or continuation~~ of ~~prior~~ DC ~~films, the DCCU was developed as a clean-slate universe with new continuity, casting,~~ and ~~narrative direction~~. ~~The studios development team opted to organize the franchise into chapters rather than phases~~, ~~with each chapter focusing~~ on ~~a centralized thematic or narrative goal~~. ~~The first chapter is titled~~ ''~~Crisis~~''.		'''Chapter One: Crisis''' is the first slate of content in the [[DC Cinematic Universe]] (DCCU), a media franchise and shared universe created by [[DC Studios]] executives [[Freddie Goodwin]] and [[Marcus V. Lane]]. The chapter consists of eight American [[superhero films]] produced by DC Studios and distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]], all based on characters appearing in [[DC Comics]] publications. It began with the release of ''[[Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow]]'' in June 2026 and concluded with ''[[Justice League: Infinite]]'' in July 2032, marking the DCCU's foundational arc.

	The films of the chapter ~~are~~ ''Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow'' starring [[David Corenswet]], ''[[The Brave and the Bold (film)\|The Brave and the Bold]]'' starring [[Luke Evans]] and [[Roman Griffin Davis]], ''[[Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust]]'' starring [[Ana de Armas]] ~~(both 2026),~~ ''[[Green Lantern: Dominion]]'' ~~stars~~ [[Aldis Hodge]] and [[Callum Turner]].		The chapter was conceived in the wake of the [[DC Extended Universe]] (DCEU)'s critical and commercial decline. In response to growing franchise instability, Warner Bros. initiated a creative overhaul of its superhero properties in late 2024. Goodwin was appointed to lead a new vision under the rebranded DC Studios banner, with a mandate to build a unified, long-form cinematic narrative from the ground up. Rejecting both a continuation and a full reboot of prior continuity, the DCCU was structured as a clean-slate universe with new casting, mythology, and tonal direction.

			Distinct from the “phases” used by other franchises, the DCCU was organized into “chapters,” each built around a central narrative theme. The first, titled ''Crisis'', gradually expanded the scope of its fictional world from grounded character dramas to mythological epics and cosmic-scale conflicts, ultimately culminating in a multiversal crossover event. While the title alludes to DC Comics’ various crossover events involving the multiverse, Chapter One is not a direct adaptation of any single storyline.

			The films of the chapter include ''Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow'' (2026) starring [[David Corenswet]]; ''[[The Brave and the Bold (film)\|The Brave and the Bold]]'' (2027) starring [[Luke Evans]] and [[Roman Griffin Davis]]; ''[[Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust]]'' (2027) starring [[Ana de Armas]]; ''[[Green Lantern: Dominion]]'' (2028) starring [[Aldis Hodge]] and [[Callum Turner]]; ''[[Aquaman: Secrets of the Deep]]'' (2028) directed by [[Karyn Kusama]]; ''[[Superman: Tomorrow’s End]]'' (2029), a sequel to Legacy; and the two-part crossover saga ''[[Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse]]'' (2031) and ''[[Justice League: Infinite]]'' (2032). Together, these films established the DCCU’s core roster of heroes, its mythological and cosmic frameworks, and its multiversal stakes, while setting the stage for future chapters.

	== Development ==		== Development ==

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	\|[[Jonathan Nolan]], Christina Hodson, [[Eric Heisserer]], [[Noah Hawley]], and Tom ~~King~~		\|[[Jonathan Nolan]], Christina Hodson, [[Eric Heisserer]], [[Noah Hawley]], and Tom King‎</onlyinclude>
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	* [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]		* [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]
	}}\|released=2026–present\|country=United States\|language=English}}'''Chapter One: Crisis''' is the first slate of content for the [[DC Cinematic Universe]] (DCCU) [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] created by [[DC Studios]] [[Freddie Goodwin]] and [[Marcus V. Lane]]. The chapter includes several American [[superhero films]] produced by DC Studios that are based on characters from [[DC Comics]] publications. Chapter One began with the film ''[[Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow]]'', which was released in June 2026, and ~~is scheduled to conclude~~ with [[Justice League: Infinite\|''Justice League: Infinite'']], which ~~is scheduled to be~~ released in July 2032.		}}\|released=2026–present\|country=United States\|language=English}}'''Chapter One: Crisis''' is the first slate of content for the [[DC Cinematic Universe]] (DCCU) [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] created by [[DC Studios]] [[Freddie Goodwin]] and [[Marcus V. Lane]]. The chapter includes several American [[superhero films]] produced by DC Studios that are based on characters from [[DC Comics]] publications. Chapter One began with the film ''[[Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow]]'', which was released in June 2026 and concluded with [[Justice League: Infinite\|''Justice League: Infinite'']], which was released in July 2032.

	Following critical and commercial instability within the DCEU, Warner Bros. and its subsidiary properties underwent a creative restructuring beginning in late 2024. Freddie Goodwin was appointed to lead a new initiative to relaunch DC properties through a long-term, coherent cinematic strategy. Rather than serve as a reboot or continuation of prior DC films, the DCCU was developed as a clean-slate universe with new continuity, casting, and narrative direction. The studios development team opted to organize the franchise into chapters rather than phases, with each chapter focusing on a centralized thematic or narrative goal. The first chapter is titled ''Crisis''.		Following critical and commercial instability within the DCEU, Warner Bros. and its subsidiary properties underwent a creative restructuring beginning in late 2024. Freddie Goodwin was appointed to lead a new initiative to relaunch DC properties through a long-term, coherent cinematic strategy. Rather than serve as a reboot or continuation of prior DC films, the DCCU was developed as a clean-slate universe with new continuity, casting, and narrative direction. The studios development team opted to organize the franchise into chapters rather than phases, with each chapter focusing on a centralized thematic or narrative goal. The first chapter is titled ''Crisis''.
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	Chapter One was unveiled on January 17, 2025, during a livestream event hosted by Goodwin and Lane, where they confirmed eight theatrical films and teased interconnected story arcs. Development was already underway on the first three titles by that point. The studio prioritized character-driven storytelling over spectacle, opting for auteur filmmakers and diverse screenwriting teams.		Chapter One was unveiled on January 17, 2025, during a livestream event hosted by Goodwin and Lane, where they confirmed eight theatrical films and teased interconnected story arcs. Development was already underway on the first three titles by that point. The studio prioritized character-driven storytelling over spectacle, opting for auteur filmmakers and diverse screenwriting teams.

	Early development ~~milestones included~~:		Early development on ''Chapter One: Crisis'' began in late 2024 as DC Studios formalized its creative roadmap. In September 2024, Cary Joji Fukunaga was brought on to direct ''[[Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow]]'', working from a screenplay by Sara Hayes that aimed to redefine Superman with a more grounded and mature tone. By the following month, director Jennifer Kent and screenwriter Emerald Fennell had signed on to develop ''[[Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust]]'', envisioned as a mythological thriller with elements of spiritual horror. In January 2025, Mattson Tomlin joined the chapter as both writer and director of ''[[The Brave and the Bold (film)\|The Brave and the Bold]]'', pitching a character-driven story centered on generational conflict between Bruce Wayne and his son Damian. That same month, ''[[Green Lantern: Dominion]]'' was reimagined from a previously shelved HBO Max series into a cinematic feature under director Gareth Evans, with Joe Tracz penning a war-driven narrative set within the fractured Green Lantern Corps. Shortly after, ''[[Aquaman: Secrets of the Deep]]'' entered development with Karyn Kusama directing and David Kajganich writing, focusing on a dark elemental tone steeped in ancient sea mythology and Atlantean legend.

	* In September 2024, Cary Joji Fukunaga was ~~hired~~ to direct Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow, ~~based on~~ a ~~script~~ by Sara Hayes.
	* By ~~October 2024~~, Jennifer Kent and Emerald Fennell ~~were attached~~ to Wonder Woman: Gods of Dust, ~~following discussions surrounding~~ a ~~darker~~ mythological ~~tone~~.
	* In ~~early~~ January 2025, Mattson Tomlin ~~signed on to write~~ and ~~direct~~ The Brave and the Bold, ~~with~~ a ~~pitch focused~~ on generational conflict and ~~the Bat-Family~~.
	* That same month, Green Lantern: Dominion was ~~retooled~~ from a ~~dormant~~ HBO Max series ~~concept and handed to~~ Gareth Evans, with Joe Tracz ~~hired to build~~ a ~~grounded,~~ war-~~themed interstellar~~ narrative.
	* Aquaman: Secrets of the Deep entered development ~~shortly after,~~ with Karyn Kusama ~~emphasizing an~~ elemental ~~horror~~ tone ~~rooted~~ in ancient sea ~~myths~~.

	Goodwin’s creative team included comic book writers and lore experts, with Tom King and Christina Hodson serving as continuity overseers. Additional consultations were held with visual futurists, mythologists, and astrophysicists to help ground multiversal concepts introduced later in the chapter.		Goodwin’s creative team included comic book writers and lore experts, with Tom King and Christina Hodson serving as continuity overseers. Additional consultations were held with visual futurists, mythologists, and astrophysicists to help ground multiversal concepts introduced later in the chapter.
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	== Timeline ==		== Timeline ==
	The internal chronology of ''Chapter One: Crisis'' begins in 1987, with the fall of Krypton. As depicted in ''Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow'', Jor-El and Lara make the fateful decision to send their infant son, Kal-El, to Earth moments before their ~~planet's~~ destruction. This sets the foundation for the ~~DCCU's~~ Superman mythos and the eventual arrival of the Phantom Zone as a recurring element throughout the chapter.		The internal chronology of ''Chapter One: Crisis'' begins in 1987, with the fall of Krypton. As depicted in ''Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow'', Jor-El and Lara make the fateful decision to send their infant son, Kal-El, to Earth moments before their planets destruction. This sets the foundation for the DCCUs Superman mythos and the eventual arrival of the Phantom Zone as a recurring element throughout the chapter.

	Between 2009 and 2012, a young Bruce Wayne undergoes rigorous training with the League of Shadows, as referenced in ''The Brave and the Bold''. These formative years shape his tactical genius, martial prowess, and eventual moral divergence from the ~~League's~~ more extreme ideologies. Though not seen directly, this period is pivotal in shaping Bruce’s worldview and strained relationship with Talia al Ghul, who remains loyal to her ~~father's~~ legacy.		Between 2009 and 2012, a young Bruce Wayne undergoes rigorous training with the League of Shadows, as referenced in ''The Brave and the Bold''. These formative years shape his tactical genius, martial prowess, and eventual moral divergence from the Leagues more extreme ideologies. Though not seen directly, this period is pivotal in shaping Bruce’s worldview and strained relationship with Talia al Ghul, who remains loyal to her fathers legacy.

	The main events of ''Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow'' unfold in 2022, marking Kal-El’s emergence as Superman in the public eye. Clark Kent, now a reporter in Metropolis, reveals his true identity to the world after the unexpected escape of General Zod from the Phantom Zone. Their ensuing battle devastates parts of Earth and leaves humanity divided over Superman’s existence. Clark ultimately defeats Zod but at great personal and moral cost, cementing his role as Earth’s protector while sowing seeds of distrust among government forces.		The main events of ''Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow'' unfold in 2022, marking Kal-El’s emergence as Superman in the public eye. Clark Kent, now a reporter in Metropolis, reveals his true identity to the world after the unexpected escape of General Zod from the Phantom Zone. Their ensuing battle devastates parts of Earth and leaves humanity divided over Superman’s existence. Clark ultimately defeats Zod but at great personal and moral cost, cementing his role as Earth’s protector while sowing seeds of distrust among government forces.

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	{{Main\|Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse {{!}} ''Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse''}}As parallel universes begin to collapse, the Justice League forms to battle a shadowy force manipulating the multiverse, facing deadly anomalies—and twisted versions of themselves—along the way.		{{Main\|Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse {{!}} ''Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse''}}As parallel universes begin to collapse, the Justice League forms to battle a shadowy force manipulating the multiverse, facing deadly anomalies—and twisted versions of themselves—along the way.

	''Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse'' was officially announced in January 2025 as part of the DCCU’s Chapter One: ''Crisis''. Following the events of ''Superman: Tomorrow’s End'', the film was conceived as the beginning of a major multiversal arc, culminating in ''Justice League: Infinite''. In 2028, [[~~Christopher McQuarrie~~]] was hired to direct, marking his first foray into the superhero genre. The writing team included a mix of established DCCU scribes and new talent, with [[Jonathan Nolan]] and [[Christina Hodson]] spearheading the multiversal framework. ''Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse'' was released in the United States on July 9, 2031, as the seventh entry in the DCCU and Chapter One: ''Crisis''.		''Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse'' was officially announced in January 2025 as part of the DCCU’s Chapter One: ''Crisis''. Following the events of ''Superman: Tomorrow’s End'', the film was conceived as the beginning of a major multiversal arc, culminating in ''Justice League: Infinite''. In 2028, [[Alex Garland]] was hired to direct, marking his first foray into the superhero genre. The writing team included a mix of established DCCU scribes and new talent, with [[Jonathan Nolan]] and [[Christina Hodson]] spearheading the multiversal framework. ''Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse'' was released in the United States on July 9, 2031, as the seventh entry in the DCCU and Chapter One: ''Crisis''.

			=== '''''Justice League: Infinite'' (2032)''' ===
			{{Main\|Justice League: Infinite {{!}} ''Justice League: Infinite''}}
			The Justice League faces a multiversal collapse triggered by the Anti-Monitor, forcing heroes from across realities to unite in a final battle to save existence itself.

			''Justice League: Infinite'' was first announced in July 2026 as the culminating event of Chapter One: ''Crisis'' in the DC Cinematic Universe. It was conceived as the direct sequel to ''[[Justice League: Crisis of the Multiverse]]'', expanding upon the events of that film and concluding several character arcs. Alex Garland was hired to direct, with a script co-written by [[Jonathan Nolan]], [[Christina Hodson]], [[Eric Heisserer]], [[Noah Hawley]], and [[Tom King]]. The film was described as a multiversal war epic that would serve as both a finale and a philosophical exploration of identity, sacrifice, and destiny across infinite timelines. ''Justice League: Infinite'' was released in the United States on July 17, 2032, as the final entry in the DCCU’s ''Chapter One: Crisis''.

	== Recurring cast and characters ==		== Recurring cast and characters ==

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	}}\|released=2026–present\|country=United States\|language=English}}'''Chapter One: Crisis''' is the first slate of content for the [[DC Cinematic Universe]] (DCCU) [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] created by [[DC Studios]] [[Freddie Goodwin]] and [[Marcus V. Lane]]. The chapter includes several American [[superhero films]] ~~and television series~~ produced by DC Studios that are based on characters from [[DC Comics]] publications. Chapter One began with the film ''[[Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow]]'', which was released in June 2026, and is scheduled to conclude with [[Justice League: Infinite\|''Justice League: Infinite'']], which is scheduled to be released in July 2032.		}}\|released=2026–present\|country=United States\|language=English}}'''Chapter One: Crisis''' is the first slate of content for the [[DC Cinematic Universe]] (DCCU) [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] created by [[DC Studios]] [[Freddie Goodwin]] and [[Marcus V. Lane]]. The chapter includes several American [[superhero films]] produced by DC Studios that are based on characters from [[DC Comics]] publications. Chapter One began with the film ''[[Superman: Legacy of Tomorrow]]'', which was released in June 2026, and is scheduled to conclude with [[Justice League: Infinite\|''Justice League: Infinite'']], which is scheduled to be released in July 2032.

	Following critical and commercial instability within the DCEU, Warner Bros. and its subsidiary properties underwent a creative restructuring beginning in late 2024. Freddie Goodwin was appointed to lead a new initiative to relaunch DC properties through a long-term, coherent cinematic strategy. Rather than serve as a reboot or continuation of prior DC films, the DCCU was developed as a clean-slate universe with new continuity, casting, and narrative direction. The studios development team opted to organize the franchise into chapters rather than phases, with each chapter focusing on a centralized thematic or narrative goal. The first chapter is titled ''Crisis''.		Following critical and commercial instability within the DCEU, Warner Bros. and its subsidiary properties underwent a creative restructuring beginning in late 2024. Freddie Goodwin was appointed to lead a new initiative to relaunch DC properties through a long-term, coherent cinematic strategy. Rather than serve as a reboot or continuation of prior DC films, the DCCU was developed as a clean-slate universe with new continuity, casting, and narrative direction. The studios development team opted to organize the franchise into chapters rather than phases, with each chapter focusing on a centralized thematic or narrative goal. The first chapter is titled ''Crisis''.

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