United Cinematic Universe
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Release date | 2007–present |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | Total: $9.48–10.21 billion |
| Box office | Total: $43.76 billion |
The United Cinematic Universe (UCU) centers on a series of American superhero films produced by Goodwin Studios based on characters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics and DC Comics, alongside original characters created specifically for the franchise. The UCU is the shared universe in which all of the films are set. The films have been in production since 2007, and in that time, Goodwin Studios has produced and released 46 films, with several more in various stages of development. It is one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time, having grossed over $43.7 billion at the global box office.
The franchise began with Superman: Last Son (2007), which introduced a version of Superman designed to exist alongside Marvel and DC characters in one continuity. The film was followed by Iron Man: Armored Dawn (2008), Batman: Gotham Knight (2008), Wonder Woman: Themyscira (2009), The Flash: Velocity (2010), Spider-Man: Web of Tomorrow (2010), and Captain America: Sentinel (2011). The first phase concluded with the crossover film The United (2012), which brought together Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, and several original characters.
Goodwin Studios releases its films in groups called "Phases". The first three Phases are collectively known as The Dawn Saga, which focuses on the formation of the United, the public emergence of superheroes, and the first major conflict between Earth and the extradimensional tyrant Lord Malakar. Phases Four through Six are collectively known as The Crisis Saga, which expands the franchise into multiversal conflict, political instability, cosmic warfare, and the rise of the original villain faction known as the Dominion. Future phases are expected to form The Omniverse Saga.
The films are written and directed by various individuals and feature large, often ensemble, casts. Freddie Goodwin has produced every film in the franchise, while other producers, including Marcus V. Lane, Sarah Hayes, Jonathan Nolan, Christina Hodson, and Drew Goddard, have produced select installments. The franchise has included multiple major crossover films, including The United, United: Age of Doom, United: Infinite War, Crisis on Two Earths, and United: End of Time.
The franchise has received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, with praise for its crossover ambition, character interactions, large-scale continuity, casting, action sequences, and willingness to combine optimistic superhero fantasy with darker political and cosmic storylines. However, some installments have been criticized for dense continuity, tonal inconsistency, lengthy runtimes, and reliance on setup for future projects.
Development
Origins
In 2005, Goodwin Studios began developing a long-term plan for a shared superhero film universe that would combine characters from multiple comic book publishers with original characters created for film. The project was internally described as a "united continuity" rather than a traditional adaptation of one publisher's catalog. Early discussions focused on whether audiences would accept characters such as Superman, Batman, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America appearing in a single cinematic timeline.
According to producer Freddie Goodwin, the studio wanted the franchise to begin with a recognizable heroic figure before gradually expanding into more complicated characters and teams. Superman was selected as the franchise's opening character because the studio viewed him as the "mythological center" of the universe. Goodwin later stated that the first phase was designed to move from "icons to institutions", beginning with individual heroes before introducing governments, corporations, cosmic forces, and cross-hero alliances.
Development on Superman: Last Son began in early 2006. The film was designed as a grounded but hopeful reintroduction of Superman, avoiding direct connections to previous film continuities. During development, Goodwin Studios negotiated fictionalized licensing arrangements with several rights holders to allow the creation of a single continuity containing Marvel and DC characters. Because of the complexity of the arrangement, early films were distributed by different studios while maintaining continuity through Goodwin Studios' central creative group.
Initial slate
The initial UCU slate was planned as eight films released between 2007 and 2012. The slate consisted of individual origin films for Superman, Iron Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Spider-Man, and Captain America, followed by the crossover film The United. The studio deliberately avoided beginning with a team film, believing that each hero required a distinct tone and visual identity before being placed into a shared narrative.
Goodwin Studios developed a central continuity office to track character arcs, fictional technology, government agencies, world events, and post-credit scenes. Writers were given access to a franchise timeline that included planned events through Phase Three, though individual films were still allowed to function as standalone stories.
The earliest recurring elements included the Sentinel Initiative, Wayne Enterprises, Stark Industries, S.T.A.R. Labs, Oscorp, A.R.G.U.S., S.H.I.E.L.D., the Daily Planet, and the original organization known as the Atlas Foundation. These institutions were used to connect the separate franchises without requiring every hero to appear in every film.
The Dawn Saga
The first three phases were built around the gradual emergence of superheroes and the world's response to them. Phase One introduced the major heroes and concluded with the formation of the United. Phase Two explored the political and social consequences of superheroes becoming public figures, while Phase Three expanded the franchise into cosmic conflict and ended with United: Infinite War and United: End of Time.
The Dawn Saga's central antagonist was Lord Malakar, an original cosmic villain created for the franchise. Malakar was gradually teased through artifacts, visions, and post-credit scenes before becoming the main villain of United: Infinite War. Goodwin stated that the villain was created so that no single Marvel or DC property would dominate the first saga's mythology.
The Crisis Saga
Following the conclusion of the Dawn Saga, Goodwin Studios began developing Phases Four, Five, and Six as the Crisis Saga. This era of the franchise introduced the multiverse, alternate Earths, legacy heroes, supernatural threats, and several original characters created specifically for the UCU.
The Crisis Saga was designed to be more experimental than the first three phases. Several films adopted different genres, including political thriller, horror, crime drama, space opera, courtroom drama, and war film. Goodwin Studios also began developing streaming television series during this period, though the theatrical films remained the central focus of the franchise.
Future development
Goodwin Studios has stated that the franchise will continue beyond the Crisis Saga. The next major storyline, known as the Omniverse Saga, is expected to focus on the collapse of boundaries between fictional realities, the rise of the Beyonders, the return of several dead characters through alternate timelines, and the introduction of additional original heroes.
Films
Goodwin Studios releases its films in groups called "Phases". The first three phases are collectively known as The Dawn Saga. The fourth, fifth, and sixth phases are collectively known as The Crisis Saga.
The Dawn Saga
The Dawn Saga comprises Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three. The saga follows the public emergence of superheroes, the formation of the United, the rise of metahuman politics, and the first cosmic invasion of Earth.
Phase One
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
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| Superman: Last Son | June 15, 2007 | Bryan Singer | David S. Goyer and Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin and Jon Peters |
| Iron Man: Armored Dawn | May 2, 2008 | Jon Favreau | Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, and Sarah Hayes | Freddie Goodwin, Avi Arad, and Kevin Feige |
| Batman: Gotham Knight | July 18, 2008 | Christopher Nolan | Jonathan Nolan and David S. Goyer | Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Freddie Goodwin |
| Wonder Woman: Themyscira | June 19, 2009 | Patty Jenkins | Allan Heinberg and Sarah Hayes | Freddie Goodwin and Deborah Snyder |
| The Flash: Velocity | May 14, 2010 | Shawn Levy | Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Eric Wallace | Freddie Goodwin and Marcus V. Lane |
| Spider-Man: Web of Tomorrow | July 16, 2010 | Marc Webb | James Vanderbilt and Drew Goddard | Freddie Goodwin, Amy Pascal, and Avi Arad |
| Captain America: Sentinel | July 22, 2011 | Joe Johnston | Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige |
| The United | May 4, 2012 | Joss Whedon | Joss Whedon | Freddie Goodwin |
Superman: Last Son introduces Clark Kent / Superman as Earth's first publicly recognized superhero following an alien attack in Metropolis. Iron Man: Armored Dawn follows industrialist Tony Stark after he builds a weaponized suit of armor and discovers that Stark Industries weapons are being used by a covert terrorist organization connected to the Atlas Foundation. Batman: Gotham Knight introduces Bruce Wayne as a vigilante operating in Gotham City while investigating corruption linked to Wayne Enterprises and the League of Shadows. Wonder Woman: Themyscira follows Diana Prince as she leaves Themyscira to prevent Ares from manipulating modern conflict. The Flash: Velocity introduces Barry Allen following a S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator disaster. Spider-Man: Web of Tomorrow follows Peter Parker after he gains spider-like abilities and uncovers Oscorp's illegal genetic research. Captain America: Sentinel introduces Steve Rogers during World War II and establishes the Sentinel Initiative. The United brings the heroes together when Loki and the original villain Vexor attempt to activate an alien device known as the Dawn Engine.
Phase Two
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
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| Iron Man: Armor Wars | May 3, 2013 | Shane Black | Drew Pearce and Shane Black | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige |
| Superman: Worldbreaker | November 8, 2013 | Zack Snyder | David S. Goyer and Sarah Hayes | Freddie Goodwin and Deborah Snyder |
| Batman: City of Fear | April 4, 2014 | Christopher Nolan | Jonathan Nolan | Emma Thomas and Freddie Goodwin |
| Spider-Man: Sinister | July 11, 2014 | Marc Webb | Drew Goddard | Amy Pascal and Freddie Goodwin |
| Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals | March 27, 2015 | Patty Jenkins | Allan Heinberg and Christina Hodson | Freddie Goodwin |
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Nova Run | August 7, 2015 | James Gunn | James Gunn and Nicole Perlman | Kevin Feige and Freddie Goodwin |
| United: Age of Doom | May 6, 2016 | Joss Whedon | Joss Whedon and Jonathan Nolan | Freddie Goodwin |
Phase Two expands the political and cosmic scale of the franchise. Iron Man: Armor Wars follows Tony Stark confronting the consequences of his technology being copied by private militaries. Superman: Worldbreaker introduces General Zod and establishes Kryptonian history within the UCU. Batman: City of Fear centers on Scarecrow's attempt to destabilize Gotham using weaponized fear toxin created from stolen S.T.A.R. Labs material. Spider-Man: Sinister introduces Norman Osborn, Otto Octavius, and the early formation of the Sinister Six. Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals expands the mythology of the Greek gods and reveals that divine beings are vulnerable to the cosmic energy released by the Dawn Engine. Guardians of the Galaxy: Nova Run introduces the cosmic side of the franchise. United: Age of Doom brings together the heroes against Doctor Doom, who attempts to use Kryptonian, Asgardian, and Atlantean technology to impose global order.
Phase Three
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
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| Captain America: Civil Order | May 5, 2017 | Anthony and Joe Russo | Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige |
| The Flash: Flashpoint | November 17, 2017 | Andy Muschietti | Christina Hodson | Freddie Goodwin |
| Black Panther: Kingdom of Wakanda | February 16, 2018 | Ryan Coogler | Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole | Kevin Feige and Freddie Goodwin |
| Batman and Spider-Man: Underworld | July 20, 2018 | Matt Reeves | Drew Goddard and Matt Reeves | Freddie Goodwin and Amy Pascal |
| Aquaman: Throne of Atlantis | December 21, 2018 | James Wan | David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall | Freddie Goodwin and Peter Safran |
| Doctor Strange: The Mystic War | May 10, 2019 | Scott Derrickson | Jon Spaihts and C. Robert Cargill | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige |
| United: Infinite War | December 20, 2019 | Anthony and Joe Russo | Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, and Jonathan Nolan | Freddie Goodwin |
| United: End of Time | December 18, 2020 | Anthony and Joe Russo | Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, and Jonathan Nolan | Freddie Goodwin |
Phase Three concludes the Dawn Saga. Captain America: Civil Order divides the superhero community over the Global Metahuman Registration Act. The Flash: Flashpoint introduces timeline alteration and creates lasting consequences for the franchise's continuity. Black Panther: Kingdom of Wakanda introduces Wakanda and vibranium as major forces in global politics. Batman and Spider-Man: Underworld teams Bruce Wayne and Peter Parker against Kingpin, the Penguin, and the Court of Owls. Aquaman: Throne of Atlantis reveals Atlantis to the wider world. Doctor Strange: The Mystic War introduces the multiversal magical order. United: Infinite War depicts Lord Malakar's invasion of Earth and the fall of several major heroes. United: End of Time concludes the Dawn Saga with the surviving heroes reversing Malakar's universal collapse at the cost of Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, and the original Wonder Woman leaving the main continuity.
The Crisis Saga
The Crisis Saga comprises Phase Four, Phase Five, and Phase Six. It explores the aftermath of the Dawn Saga, the destabilization of the multiverse, the rise of legacy heroes, and the emergence of the Dominion.
Phase Four
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
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| Black Widow: Red Ledger | July 9, 2021 | Cate Shortland | Eric Pearson | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige |
| Superman: Legacy of Hope | November 12, 2021 | Matthew Vaughn | Jane Goldman and Sarah Hayes | Freddie Goodwin |
| Shazam: Power of the Gods | March 25, 2022 | David F. Sandberg | Henry Gayden | Peter Safran and Freddie Goodwin |
| Spider-Man: No Way Back | July 15, 2022 | Jon Watts | Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers | Amy Pascal and Freddie Goodwin |
| Green Lantern Corps | November 18, 2022 | Gareth Evans | Joe Tracz | Freddie Goodwin |
| The Atlas Guard | April 7, 2023 | Joseph Kosinski | Sarah Hayes and Eric Heisserer | Freddie Goodwin and Marcus V. Lane |
| Doctor Fate: Lords of Order | October 6, 2023 | Guillermo del Toro | David S. Goyer | Freddie Goodwin |
Phase Four focuses on reconstruction after the Dawn Saga. Several heroes struggle with the absence of the original founders, while governments become more aggressive in attempting to control enhanced individuals. The phase introduces original heroes through The Atlas Guard, a team created for the UCU that operates outside Marvel and DC mythology.
Phase Five
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Men: Children of the Atom | May 3, 2024 | Matthew Vaughn | Jane Goldman | Kevin Feige and Freddie Goodwin |
| Batman: Knightfall | October 4, 2024 | Matt Reeves | Matt Reeves and Peter Craig | Freddie Goodwin |
| Wonder Woman: War of the Gods | March 28, 2025 | Patty Jenkins | Christina Hodson | Freddie Goodwin |
| Deadpool and Harley Quinn | July 25, 2025 | Shawn Levy | Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Christina Hodson | Ryan Reynolds, Margot Robbie, and Freddie Goodwin |
| The Authority: Black Sky | November 14, 2025 | Alex Garland | Noah Hawley | Freddie Goodwin |
| Fantastic Four: First Family | May 1, 2026 | Brad Bird | Josh Friedman | Kevin Feige and Freddie Goodwin |
| United: Crisis Protocol | December 18, 2026 | Christopher McQuarrie | Jonathan Nolan, Christina Hodson, and Eric Heisserer | Freddie Goodwin |
Phase Five introduces mutants, the Fantastic Four, and the Authority into the main continuity. The phase builds toward United: Crisis Protocol, in which the Dominion manipulates global distrust toward superheroes and forces the United, the X-Men, and several independent heroes into open conflict.
Phase Six
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superman and the Fantastic Four | May 7, 2027 | Brad Bird | Josh Friedman and Sarah Hayes | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige |
| Spider-Man: King in Black | July 16, 2027 | Jon Watts | Drew Goddard | Amy Pascal and Freddie Goodwin |
| Justice League Dark: The Hollow War | October 29, 2027 | Mike Flanagan | Mike Flanagan | Freddie Goodwin |
| X-Men: Genosha | March 24, 2028 | Ryan Coogler | Michael Lesslie | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige |
| Doomsday | July 21, 2028 | Denis Villeneuve | Eric Heisserer | Freddie Goodwin |
| Crisis on Two Earths | May 4, 2029 | Christopher McQuarrie | Jonathan Nolan and Christina Hodson | Freddie Goodwin |
| United: End of Reality | May 3, 2030 | Christopher McQuarrie | Jonathan Nolan, Christina Hodson, Eric Heisserer, and Tom King | Freddie Goodwin |
Phase Six concludes the Crisis Saga. The phase focuses on the collapse of barriers between worlds, the Dominion's invasion of the multiverse, and the final battle between the United and the original villain known as the Architect.
Future
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United: New Dawn | July 18, 2031 | TBA | Sarah Hayes | Freddie Goodwin | In development |
| Batman Beyond | May 14, 2032 | TBA | Christina Hodson | Freddie Goodwin | In development |
| Miles Morales: Spider-Man | November 12, 2032 | TBA | Drew Goddard | Amy Pascal and Freddie Goodwin | In development |
| X-Men: Age of Apocalypse | May 6, 2033 | TBA | Michael Lesslie | Freddie Goodwin and Kevin Feige | In development |
| The Beyonders | December 16, 2033 | TBA | Jonathan Nolan | Freddie Goodwin | In development |
| United: Secret Worlds | May 4, 2035 | TBA | Jonathan Nolan, Christina Hodson, and Eric Heisserer | Freddie Goodwin | In development |
Recurring cast and characters
| Character | Phase One | Phase Two | Phase Three | Phase Four | Phase Five | Phase Six |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Kent Superman |
Brandon Routh | David Corenswet | ||||
| Bruce Wayne Batman |
Christian Bale | Robert Pattinson | ||||
| Diana Prince Wonder Woman |
Gal Gadot | Ana de Armas | ||||
| Tony Stark Iron Man |
Robert Downey Jr. | — | ||||
| Peter Parker Spider-Man |
Andrew Garfield | Tom Holland | ||||
| Steve Rogers Captain America |
Chris Evans | — | ||||
| Barry Allen The Flash |
Grant Gustin | George MacKay | ||||
| T'Challa Black Panther |
— | — | Chadwick Boseman | John David Washington | ||
| Arthur Curry Aquaman |
— | — | Jason Momoa | |||
| Stephen Strange Doctor Strange |
— | — | Benedict Cumberbatch | |||
| Reed Richards Mister Fantastic |
— | Pedro Pascal | ||||
| Logan Wolverine |
— | Taron Egerton | ||||
| Selene Vale Nightveil |
— | Anya Chalotra | ||||
| Elias Cross Atlas |
— | John Boyega | ||||
| The Architect | — | Giancarlo Esposito | ||||
Release
Theatrical distribution
The distribution rights to the United Cinematic Universe have changed several times due to the franchise's cross-publisher structure. Paramount Pictures distributed the earliest films from 2007 to 2011, while Warner Bros. Pictures distributed films centered on DC characters. Beginning with The United in 2012, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures began distributing the franchise's major crossover films and several Marvel-centered installments. Sony Pictures Releasing continued to distribute the Spider-Man films, while Universal Pictures distributed select Hulk and Namor-related projects.
The unusual distribution structure was widely discussed by entertainment analysts, who noted that the UCU required unprecedented cooperation between several major studios. Goodwin Studios served as the central creative producer and continuity manager, while individual distributors retained involvement in projects based on characters connected to their licensing arrangements.
Home media
The Phase One films were released individually on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms between 2007 and 2012. In November 2012, Goodwin Studios released the box set United Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Heroes Assembled, which included all eight Phase One films and a bonus disc containing deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, concept art, and early footage from Phase Two.
The Dawn Saga box set, containing all films from Phases One through Three, was released in 2021 following the release of United: End of Time. The set included new retrospective documentaries, cast commentaries, and a feature-length documentary about the creation of the cross-publisher franchise.
Streaming
The streaming rights to the franchise have been split between multiple services due to the ownership structure of the characters. In 2022, Goodwin Studios launched the United Hub, a digital collection that organized the films in chronological and release order regardless of distributor.
Reception
Box office performance
The United Cinematic Universe is one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. Several installments have grossed over $1 billion worldwide, including The United, United: Age of Doom, Black Panther: Kingdom of Wakanda, United: Infinite War, United: End of Time, Spider-Man: No Way Back, United: Crisis Protocol, and United: End of Reality.
| Film | U.S. release date | Worldwide gross | Budget |
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| Superman: Last Son | June 15, 2007 | $612 million | $185 million |
| Iron Man: Armored Dawn | May 2, 2008 | $681 million | $160 million |
| Batman: Gotham Knight | July 18, 2008 | $1.04 billion | $190 million |
| Wonder Woman: Themyscira | June 19, 2009 | $724 million | $170 million |
| The Flash: Velocity | May 14, 2010 | $548 million | $150 million |
| Spider-Man: Web of Tomorrow | July 16, 2010 | $796 million | $200 million |
| Captain America: Sentinel | July 22, 2011 | $481 million | $140 million |
| The United | May 4, 2012 | $1.63 billion | $260 million |
| United: Age of Doom | May 6, 2016 | $1.54 billion | $300 million |
| United: Infinite War | December 20, 2019 | $2.18 billion | $390 million |
| United: End of Time | December 18, 2020 | $2.42 billion | $420 million |
| United: End of Reality | May 3, 2030 | $2.61 billion | $475 million |
Critical and public response
The franchise has received a generally positive critical response. The earliest films were praised for establishing distinct tones for each lead character while maintaining a coherent shared universe. Batman: Gotham Knight, The United, Black Panther: Kingdom of Wakanda, Doctor Strange: The Mystic War, United: Infinite War, and United: End of Time were frequently cited as highlights of the Dawn Saga.
The Crisis Saga received a more divided response, with critics praising its ambition and visual scale while criticizing some installments for dense continuity and reliance on knowledge of prior films. Deadpool and Harley Quinn was praised for its comedic tone and meta-commentary, while The Authority: Black Sky received acclaim for its darker political approach.
Accolades
The films of the United Cinematic Universe have been nominated for numerous awards, including Academy Awards for visual effects, sound, production design, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and original score. Several performances have also received awards attention, particularly those in Batman: Gotham Knight, Black Panther: Kingdom of Wakanda, The Authority: Black Sky, and Doomsday.
Themes and analysis
The UCU has been noted for combining the mythic optimism of DC heroes, the flawed humanism of Marvel heroes, and original geopolitical worldbuilding. Recurring themes include power and accountability, legacy, surveillance, militarization, trauma, public trust, family, destiny, and the consequences of hero worship.
Several commentators have described the franchise as a response to the limitations of single-publisher cinematic universes, arguing that its core appeal comes from allowing archetypal characters to challenge one another ideologically. Superman and Captain America often represent moral idealism, Batman and Iron Man represent technological control and personal guilt, Wonder Woman and Thor represent mythic responsibility, while Spider-Man and the Flash represent youthful morality within larger systems.
Connections to television series
Although the franchise is primarily centered on films, multiple television series are set within the same continuity. These include S.H.I.E.L.D.: World Security, Gotham Central, Daily Planet, The Atlas Files, Young Justice: Legacy, Xavier Institute, and Justice League Dark. Goodwin Studios has stated that the films remain the primary narrative spine of the franchise, while television series are used to expand supporting characters, smaller conflicts, and consequences of major film events.
Repurposed projects
Several UCU projects were originally developed as films before being reworked into television series or specials.
- Gotham Central: Originally developed as a theatrical Batman spin-off centered on the Gotham City Police Department, the project was reworked into a streaming crime drama after the studio decided not to release two Gotham-centered films in the same phase.
- S.H.I.E.L.D.: World Security: Originally conceived as a Nick Fury film, the project became a television series to explore the political fallout of The United.
- Young Justice: Legacy: Initially developed as a teen superhero film, the project became a series due to its large ensemble cast.
- The Atlas Files: Originally planned as a prequel film to The Atlas Guard, the project became an anthology series exploring original heroes created for the franchise.
See also
- List of United Cinematic Universe films
- List of United Cinematic Universe television series
- List of United Cinematic Universe film actors
- Shared universe
- Superhero film
- List of highest-grossing film franchises
Notes
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