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* [[James Gunn]]
* [[Freddie Goodwin]]
* [[Peter Safran]]
* [[Mob Productions]]
* [[Matt Reeves]] (''[[Clayface (film)|Clayface]]'')
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* Lynn Harris (''Clayface'')
* [[Barbara Muschietti]] (''[[The Brave and the Bold (film)|{{Abbr|TB&TB|The Brave and the Bold}}]]'')
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'''Chapter One''' is the upcoming first slate of content for the [[Goodwin's Universe (franchise)|Goodwin's Universe]] (GWU), which is scheduled to begin in January 2025. It is a [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] with [[shortfilms]]. The GWU was created by [[Freddie Goodwin]] with the help of the production company [[Mob Productions]] and the producer company [[SOI Studios]]. Chapter One is set to have eleven installments, with one releasing each month except for December 2025. Chapter One will begin with ''[[Clash of Minds (2025 film)|Clash of Minds]]'', which is scheduled to be released in January 2025, as the beginning of the GWU. The feature films in this chapter are produced both by [[Marvel Studios]] and [[DC Studios]] alongside Mob Productions, SOI Studios, and [[Warner Bros. Pictures]].
{{Goodwin's Universe Chapters}}
'''Chapter One''' is the first slate of content for the [[Goodwin's Universe (franchise)|Goodwin's Universe]] (GWU), which is scheduled to begin in January 2025. It is a [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] with [[shortfilms]]. The GWU was created by [[Freddie Goodwin]] with the help of the production company [[Mob Productions]] and the producer company [[SOI Studios]]. Chapter One is set to have eleven installments, with one releasing each month except for December 2025. Chapter One began with ''[[Clash of Minds (2025 film)|Clash of Minds]]'', which was released on February 15, 2025, as the true beginning of the GWU. The feature films in this chapter are produced both by [[Marvel Studios]] and [[DC Studios]] alongside Mob Productions, SOI Studios, and [[Warner Bros. Pictures]].


The films of the chapter are ''Clash of Minds'', starring [[Robert Downey Jr.]] as [[Tony Stark]] and [[Nicholas Hoult]] as [[Lex Luthor]], ''[[Web of Shadows (2025 film)|Web of Shadows]]'', ''[[Gods Among Mortals (2025 film)|Gods Among Mortals]]'', ''[[Shadows of Gotham (2025 film)|Shadows of Gotham]]'', ''[[Broken Alliances (2025 film)|Broken Alliances]]'', and ''[[Goodwinverse: Assembled (2025 film)|Goodwinverse: Assembled]]''.
The films of the chapter are ''Clash of Minds'', starring [[Robert Downey Jr.]] as [[Tony Stark]] and [[Nicholas Hoult]] as [[Lex Luthor]], ''[[Web of Shadows (2025 film)|Web of Shadows]]'', ''[[Gods Among Mortals (2025 film)|Gods Among Mortals]]'', ''[[Shadows of Gotham (2025 film)|Shadows of Gotham]]'', ''[[Broken Alliances (2025 film)|Broken Alliances]]'', and ''[[Goodwinverse: Assembled (2025 film)|Goodwinverse: Assembled]]''.


== Background ==
== Background ==
{{Further|Development of the DC Extended Universe}}
In April 2022, [[Discovery, Inc.]] and [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]' parent company [[WarnerMedia]] merged to become [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] (WBD), led by president and CEO [[David Zaslav]]. The new company was expected to restructure [[DC Entertainment]] so the film, television, and video game divisions of the company could be aligned. Even before the merger was complete, Zaslav began meeting with candidates to take over [[DC Films]]—including film executive Emma Watts—with the hope of finding an equivalent to [[Marvel Studios]] president [[Kevin Feige]]. Despite some recent successes with DC films and series, Zaslav and WBD felt DC lacked a "coherent creative and brand strategy" and were underusing key characters such as [[Superman]].<ref name="ZaslavApr2022" /> DC Films president [[Walter Hamada]] was still contracted until 2023, and his supporters felt Zaslav was not giving him enough credit for his DC plans and successes.<ref name="HamadaCredit" /> In June, Zaslav announced that DC Films would be separated from Warner Bros. within the WBD structure but would be overseen by Warner Bros. film chairs [[Michael De Luca]] and [[Pamela Abdy]] until a new DC head was appointed.<ref name="ZaslavJun2022" />


At the start of August, WBD decided not to release the [[DC Extended Universe]] (DCEU) film ''[[Batgirl (film)|Batgirl]]'' on [[HBO Max]] or theatrically, stating that it "simply did not work" and went against Zaslav's mandate to make DC films "big theatrical event films".<ref name="BatgirlNoRelease" /> Soon after, Zaslav said he wanted a new 10-year plan for DC films,<ref name="ZaslavAug2022" /> and he had enlisted the help of [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] executive [[Alan F. Horn]] in finding a new leader for DC. Hamada was reportedly upset by the cancellation of ''Batgirl'' and tried to leave DC Films, but was convinced by De Luca and Abdy to stay through the release of ''[[Black Adam (film)|Black Adam]]'' in October 2022.<ref name="DeadlineAug2022" /><ref name="THRAug2022" /> Around that time, [[Henry Cavill]] reprised his role as [[Clark Kent (DC Extended Universe)|Superman]] from ''[[Man of Steel (film)|Man of Steel]]'' (2013) for a cameo appearance in ''Black Adam''. This was against Hamada's wishes and was approved by De Luca and Abdy when they were approached directly by ''Black Adam'' star [[Dwayne Johnson]]. Johnson began promoting the idea of a [[Black Adam]] vs. Superman film co-starring Cavill in the future, and Warner Bros. began pursuing a sequel to ''Man of Steel'' starring Cavill.<ref name="THRCavillHamada" /> At the end of August, producer [[Dan Lin]] emerged as a potential candidate for taking over DC,<ref name="LinAug2022" /> but exited talks weeks later.<ref name="LinSep2022" /> [[Todd Phillips]], director of the standalone DC film ''[[Joker (2019 film)|Joker]]'' (2019), was also considered for the role but remained focused on directing the sequel ''[[Joker: Folie à Deux]]'' (2024).<ref name="LinAug2022" />
=== Early work (2019) ===
In 2019, a script for a film based on Superman had been given to [[Mob Productions]] to go through and develop.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example14.com |title=Superman Film Script Submitted to Mob Productions |last=Johnson |first=Eric |date=2019-05-01 |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=A script for a Superman film was submitted to Mob Productions for development.}}</ref> However, the script was rejected due to poor writing.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example15.com |title=Superman Film Script Rejected by Mob Productions |last=Clark |first=Emma |date=2019-07-15 |website=Variety |publisher=Variety Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=The Superman script was rejected due to writing quality issues.}}</ref> SOI Studios joined as producers and said they will ensure the quality is as good as can be.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example16.com |title=SOI Studios Joins Superman Film as Producers |last=Stewart |first=Paul |date=2019-08-10 |website=Deadline |publisher=Penske Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=SOI Studios announced they would produce the Superman film to ensure high quality.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example17.com |title=SOI Studios Promises Quality for Superman Film |last=Taylor |first=Rachel |date=2019-09-01 |website=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=SOI Studios promised to improve the quality of the Superman project.}}</ref>


== Development ==
== Development ==
Writer/director [[James Gunn]] and producer [[Peter Safran]] were announced as the co-chairs and co-CEOs of the newly formed [[DC Studios]] at the end of October 2022 and were set to take over from Hamada on November 1. It was considered a shocking and unprecedented decision to have a high-profile director like Gunn move into a top executive position at a film studio. Gunn was expected to focus on the creative side of the company while Safran focused on the business and production side, and their deal was reportedly for four years. In addition to their new roles, Gunn and Safran were expected to continue directing and producing projects, respectively, though these would be exclusively for WBD. They would report directly to Zaslav and work closely with De Luca and Abdy.<ref name="GunnSafran" /> A week after starting their new roles, the pair said they had begun working with a group of writers to develop an eight-to-ten-year plan for the new [[DC Universe (franchise)|DC Universe]] (DCU).<ref name="GunnSafranTownHall" /><ref name="DCU" /> Zaslav said they had begun work on a [[Bible (screenwriting)|bible]] for future DC projects that would be finished soon. He also said the new plan would emulate Marvel's model of having a single, unified approach to each character, specifically highlighting new approaches to [[Batman]] and Superman. By mid-November, Gunn had already begun writing the script for a new DC film while Safran had been "fixing" the DCEU film ''[[Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom]]'' (2023).<ref name="ZaslavNov2022" />
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Writer/director [[Freddie Goodwin]] announced in March 2022 that they were building their own universe with films and "even shorter films called 'Fragments', which will reveal more about the lore of the GWU".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example18.com |title=Freddie Goodwin Announces GWU Universe |last=Harrison |first=David |date=2022-03-05 |website=Variety |publisher=Variety Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Freddie Goodwin introduced the GWU concept, including films and short 'Fragments' to explore the lore.}}</ref> Goodwin announced that he has worked with a dozen other people on making each installment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example19.com |title=Goodwin Assembles Team for GWU Films |last=Johnson |first=Sarah |date=2022-03-20 |website=Deadline |publisher=Penske Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin confirmed collaboration with a dozen creators for the GWU films.}}</ref> By June 2022, [[Robert Downey Jr.]] revealed he had been approached by Goodwin about starring in multiple films in his universe, which he agreed to do so as long as he portrays a "cool" character.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example20.com |title=Robert Downey Jr. Joins GWU Universe |last=Brown |first=Michael |date=2022-06-15 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Downey Jr. confirmed his involvement in GWU films under Goodwin's direction.}}</ref>  


In early December, Gunn and Safran were finalizing their plans ahead of a meeting with Zaslav. [[Patty Jenkins]] was no longer developing a sequel to her DCEU films ''[[Wonder Woman (2017 film)|Wonder Woman]]'' (2017) and ''[[Wonder Woman 1984]]'' (2020) after being told by Gunn and Safran that such a film did not fit within their new plans. Various rumors about the plans were circulating, including that the DCU would be a complete [[reboot]] of the DCEU that moved away from the actors cast by filmmaker [[Zack Snyder]],<ref name="NoWW3" /> that [[Matt Reeves]]'s ''[[The Batman (franchise)|The Batman]]'' films would be integrated with the DCU,<ref name="VarietyDec2022" /> and that [[Arthur Curry (DC Extended Universe)|Aquaman]] actor [[Jason Momoa]] would be recast as the character [[Lobo (DC Comics)|Lobo]].<ref name="NoWW3" /> These reveals and rumors led to concerns within the industry and among DC fans about the direction Gunn and Safran were taking the franchise, and Gunn put out a statement saying they "were coming into a fractious environment" and there would be an "unavoidable transitional period as we moved into telling a cohesive story across film, TV, animation and gaming".<ref name="VarietyDec2022" /><ref name="DeadlineDec2022" /> A week later, Gunn announced that they had a slate of projects "ready to go" and would provide more details in 2023. He was writing a new Superman film that would not star Cavill, and [[Ben Affleck]] was confirmed to not be reprising his DCEU [[Bruce Wayne (DC Extended Universe)|Batman]] role moving forward. Gunn and Safran had discussions with Cavill and Affleck about returning to the DCU to respectively portray a new character and direct a project;<ref name="SupermanDec2022Deadline" /> Affleck later said he was not interested in directing a DCU project.<ref name="NoAffleckDirect" />
By August of that year, Goodwin began work on a shortfilm based on two characters.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example21.com |title=Goodwin Starts Work on GWU Shortfilm |last=Taylor |first=Emma |date=2022-08-10 |website=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin began working on a short film featuring characters from DC and Marvel.}}</ref> He decided to choose a character from both [[DC Comics]] (Luthor) and [[Marvel Comics]] (Stark).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example22.com |title=Luthor and Stark Featured in GWU Shortfilm |last=Clark |first=Anna |date=2022-08-25 |website=Collider |publisher=Collider LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin selected Lex Luthor and Tony Stark for his GWU short film.}}</ref> Before starting work on the film, Goodwin was joined by [[Alex Brow]], who joined him in writing the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example23.com |title=Alex Brow Joins GWU Screenplay |last=Evans |first=Rachel |date=2022-09-05 |website=Screen Rant |publisher=Screen Rant LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Alex Brow collaborated with Goodwin on the screenplay for the GWU short film.}}</ref> Brow described the film as a "great way to kick things off", and stated Chapter One will be one of the "biggest things in the film industry".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example24.com |title=Brow on GWU Chapter One |last=Moore |first=Christina |date=2022-09-15 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=ComicBook Inc. |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Brow expressed enthusiasm for Chapter One's impact on the industry.}}</ref> Filming began in March 2024 and concluded in May of that year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example25.com |title=Filming for Clash of Minds Begins |last=Harris |first=Joshua |date=2024-03-10 |website=Empire |publisher=Bauer Media Group |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Clash of Minds filming commenced in March 2024.}}</ref> Reshoots occurred throughout the remainder of 2024 with everything being finished by November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example26.com |title=Clash of Minds Reshoots Completed |last=Stewart |first=Paul |date=2024-11-05 |website=Hollywood Insider |publisher=HI Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Reshoots for Clash of Minds were finalized in November 2024.}}</ref> With production finished for ''Clash of Minds'', Goodwin announced that they have thought of everything and hoped that people would be excited for the first film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example27.com |title=Goodwin Wraps Clash of Minds |last=Garcia |first=James |date=2024-11-20 |website=Total Film |publisher=Future plc |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin expressed confidence in Clash of Minds as a strong start to the GWU.}}</ref> Concurrently, Brow had already begun writing a new film based on [[Spider-Man]], called ''Web of Shadows'' and was announced to be set in the same universe as ''Clash of Minds''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example28.com |title=Web of Shadows Announced |last=Jones |first=Emily |date=2024-12-01 |website=Screen Geek |publisher=Screen Geek LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Web of Shadows was revealed as part of the GWU and connected to Clash of Minds.}}</ref>


In January 2023, the DCU was reported to be a "broad but not blanket reset" of the DCEU.<ref name="VarietyJan2023" /> On January 31, Gunn and Safran unveiled the first projects from the DCU slate.<ref name="DCUSlateDeadline" /> They revealed the writers who had been working with them on the overall story for the DCU: [[Drew Goddard]], [[Jeremy Slater]], ''[[The Flash (film)|The Flash]]'' (2023) writer [[Christina Hodson]], Christal Henry, and comic book writer [[Tom King (writer)|Tom King]].<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /> The writers took inspiration from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise, which has "different times, different places, different things", as well as from the series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' (2011–2019) and its morally complex characters.<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> The group had planned two "chapters" of story for the eight-to-ten-year plan, with the potential for more chapters after that.<ref name="TwoChapters" /> The first chapter was titled "Gods and Monsters" and its first five films were ''Superman: Legacy'' (later retitled ''[[Superman (2025 film)|Superman]]''), ''The Authority'', ''The Brave and the Bold'', ''Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'', and ''Swamp Thing''.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /><ref name="SupermanTitleFilmingStart" /> Its first five television series were ''[[Creature Commandos (TV series)|Creature Commandos]]'', ''Waller'', ''Lanterns'', ''Paradise Lost'', and ''Booster Gold''.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /> Any DC projects that did not fit within the shared universe would be labeled "[[DC Elseworlds]]". Gunn said the slate combined DC's "diamond characters", such as Batman, Superman, and [[Wonder Woman]], with lesser-known characters who they hoped would become just as popular.<ref name="DCUSlateDeadline" /> He chose not to retell the [[origin stories]] of Batman and Superman because "everyone knows them" already, and pushed back against a suggestion that the DCU was focusing on "niche" characters that only interested comic book fans.<ref name="NoBMSMOrigins" />
Brow had discussed on multiple occasions that he had worked on making sure ''Web of Shadows'' didn't "ruin the experience" for those who didn't see ''Clash of Minds'';<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example29.com |title=Brow Ensures Web of Shadows Stands Alone |last=Taylor |first=Emma |date=2023-01-15 |website=Collider |publisher=Collider LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Alex Brow confirmed efforts to make Web of Shadows accessible without viewing Clash of Minds.}}</ref> but stated he is committed to make sure ''Web of Shadows'' makes it clear that the events of ''Clash of Minds'' isn't ignored.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example30.com |title=Brow on Connecting GWU Films |last=Clark |first=Anna |date=2023-01-30 |website=Variety |publisher=Variety Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Brow emphasized balancing standalone storytelling with continuity in Web of Shadows.}}</ref>  


Gunn said ''The Flash'' would "reset" the DCEU continuity,<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> making the DCU a "[[Reboot (fiction)#Soft reboot|soft reboot]]" that retains certain cast members and elements of the DCEU while replacing others.<ref name="DCUSlateTHR6Qs" /> Gunn and Safran primarily selected the elements that are carried over based on actors.<ref name="MercedGathegiFillionSL" /> The pair expected characters to be portrayed by the same actors across mediums, including animation.<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> They said [[Viola Davis]] ([[Amanda Waller (DC Extended Universe)|Amanda Waller]]) and [[John Cena]] ([[Peacemaker (DC Extended Universe)|Peacemaker]]) would reprise their ''The Suicide Squad'' and ''Peacemaker'' roles in the DCU, and a "rough memory" of those projects would remain.<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> Specific moments from the DCEU are deemed to be canon to the DCU if they are directly referenced in a DCU project.<ref name="DCEUMomentsCanon" /> In addition to Davis and Cena, there was potential for DCEU actors Jason Momoa, [[Gal Gadot]] ([[Diana Prince (DC Extended Universe)|Wonder Woman]]), [[Ezra Miller]] ([[Barry Allen (DC Extended Universe)|the Flash]]), and [[Zachary Levi]] ([[Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Shazam]]) to also reprise their roles in the DCU, but decisions on those characters had not been made by January 2023. No actor would be playing multiple characters, so if Momoa was cast as Lobo he would not portray Aquaman in the DCU as well.<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported in October 2023 that none of the DCEU's Justice League cast would reprise their roles in the DCU.<ref name="Aquaman2Drama" />
By March 2023, Goodwin announced that he has plans to introduce the characters [[The Flash]], [[Superman]], and [[Captain America]] into the GWU.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example31.com |title=Goodwin Plans to Introduce Major Heroes |last=Johnson |first=Sarah |date=2023-03-10 |website=Deadline |publisher=Penske Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin revealed plans to include The Flash, Superman, and Captain America in the GWU.}}</ref> Goodwin stated he had looked through all the storylines the team had already planned for the GWU and said these characters are a must in order to have it be a "success".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example32.com |title=Goodwin Views Major Heroes as Essential |last=Evans |first=Rachel |date=2023-03-15 |website=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin emphasized the necessity of including iconic heroes for GWU success.}}</ref> Discussing the potential of the storyline falling apart and becoming a "mess", Goodwin stated he has multiple backup plans to ensure the GWU is a quality he wishes it to be and never less of that said quality.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example33.com |title=Goodwin Ensures GWU Quality |last=Harrison |first=David |date=2023-04-05 |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin confirmed backup plans to maintain the quality of the GWU storylines.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example34.com |title=Goodwin Discusses GWU Strategy |last=Moore |first=Christina |date=2023-04-10 |website=Screen Rant |publisher=Screen Rant LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Freddie Goodwin spoke about ensuring GWU stories are cohesive and well-executed.}}</ref> Goodwin stated that backup plans would allow the GWU to evolve if necessary without compromising its core story.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example35.com |title=Backup Plans for GWU Announced |last=Stewart |first=Paul |date=2023-04-15 |website=Total Film |publisher=Future plc |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin revealed contingency plans to adapt GWU stories while preserving their quality.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example36.com |title=Goodwin's Vision for GWU |last=Garcia |first=James |date=2023-04-20 |website=Empire |publisher=Bauer Media Group |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin reassured fans about the meticulous planning behind the GWU.}}</ref>


Safran said they were being flexible with the DCU's release order, though some projects key to the overall story would need to be released in a specific order. He added that they were aiming to release two films and two series a year.<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> Gunn felt studios being "beholden to dates" was an industry-wide issue and wanted to focus on getting the screenplays right for each project before putting them into production. He said this happened with ''The Suicide Squad'' and that film did not require any [[reshoots]] unlike other DCEU projects.<ref name="DCUSlateDeadline" /> Contrasting the DCU with the MCU, Gunn said the former was set in a "fictional universe" with an [[alternate history]] and locations such as [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]], [[Gotham City]], [[Themyscira (DC Comics)|Themyscira]], and [[Atlantis (DC Comics)|Atlantis]], while the MCU is set in a version of the real world;<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /><ref name="GunnMCUDifferences" /> he expected the DCU to be more planned out from the beginning than the MCU due to the group of writers working on the DCU's overall story;<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> the DCU focuses on traditional superheroes with [[secret identities]];<ref name="GunnMCUDifferences" /> and DCU projects were announced to be based on specific comic book runs and story arcs compared to the MCU approach of taking different elements from throughout [[Marvel Comics]] history.<ref name="DCUSlatePolygon" /> The day after the slate announcement, several of the comics that Gunn had named as influences on in-development projects appeared on best-selling lists and some had sold out.<ref name="BestSellingComics" /><ref name="ComicsSoldOut" />
In July 2024, [[Mob Productions]] held a livestream on [[YouTube]] and [[Facebook]] where Goodwin announced a full Chapter One slate.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example56.com |title=Goodwin Announces Full Chapter One Slate |last=Johnson |first=Sarah |date=2023-07-10 |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Freddie Goodwin revealed the Chapter One slate during a livestream.}}</ref> This included the films—''Clash of Minds'', ''Web of Shadows'', ''Gods Among Mortals'', ''Broken Alliances'', and ''Goodwinverse: Assembled''—with one scheduled for each month of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example57.com |title=Goodwinverse Chapter One Slate Detailed |last=Clark |first=Anna |date=2023-07-15 |website=Variety |publisher=Variety Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Five films were announced for Chapter One, set for monthly releases in 2025.}}</ref> During the broadcast, Goodwin stated that all the content released during 2025 will be part of Chapter One and anything after that will be part of a new chapter.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example58.com |title=Goodwin Discusses Chapter Structure for GWU |last=Taylor |first=Emma |date=2023-07-20 |website=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Content released in 2025 will be Chapter One, with future content designated to subsequent chapters.}}</ref> Goodwin announced that a total of seven Fragments are expected to release during each Chapter, and hoped to announce more at a later date.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example59.com |title=Seven Fragments Planned for GWU Chapters |last=Evans |first=Rachel |date=2023-07-25 |website=Deadline |publisher=Penske Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin revealed plans for seven short 'Fragments' per chapter in the GWU.}}</ref> The stream concluded with the reveal of the [[Fantastic Four in film|Fantastic Four]] logo, revealing a film is in development.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example60.com |title=Fantastic Four Logo Teased for GWU |last=Garcia |first=James |date=2023-07-30 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=ComicBook Inc. |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=The Fantastic Four logo was revealed as part of the livestream, hinting at a film in development.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example61.com |title=Fantastic Four Film Announced for GWU |last=Brown |first=Michael |date=2023-08-01 |website=Screen Rant |publisher=Screen Rant LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwin confirmed a Fantastic Four film is being developed for the GWU.}}</ref>


When Gunn and Safran unveiled the first projects from their DCU slate, they said a [[Peacemaker season 2|second season of ''Peacemaker'']] was delayed while Gunn was busy writing ''Superman''.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /> In February 2023, Gunn confirmed that ''Peacemaker'' was not canceled,<ref name="GunnPeacemakerNotCancelled" /> and he clarified in October that the second season would be set in the DCU continuity.<ref name="GunnPeacemakerS2Continuity" /> Gunn further stated in December that the season would be part of the Chapter One slate.<ref name="PeacemakerS2ChapterOne" /> DCU television series were initially all intended for the streaming service [[Max (streaming service)|Max]],<ref name="DCUSlateDeadline" /> but in June 2024, WBD shifted many of its planned big-budget Max series to be [[HBO]] originals beginning in 2025, including upcoming DCU series.<ref name="HBOOriginalsJun2024" />
== Films==
 
{{See also|List of Goodwin's Universe films}}<onlyinclude>
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! scope="row" |''[[Clash of Minds (2025 film)|Clash of Minds]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Clash of Minds (2025 film)|Clash of Minds]]''
|January 17, 2025
|February 15, 2025
|[[Freddie Goodwin]]
|[[Freddie Goodwin]]
|Freddie Goodwin & [[Alex Brow]]
|Freddie Goodwin & [[Alex Brow]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example23.com |title=Alex Brow Co-Writes GWU Shortfilm |last=Clark |first=Anna |date=2022-11-05 |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Alex Brow joined Goodwin to co-write the screenplay for the GWU short film.}}</ref>
| rowspan="6" |Freddie Goodwin & Mob Productions
| rowspan="7" |Freddie Goodwin & Mob Productions
|Post-production
|Released
|-
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Web of Shadows (2025 film)|Web of Shadows]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Web of Shadows (2025 film)|Web of Shadows]]''
|February 15, 2025
|June 10, 2025
| colspan="2" |Alex Brow
| colspan="2" |Alex Brow<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example29.com |title=Brow Ensures Web of Shadows Stands Alone |last=Taylor |first=Emma |date=2023-01-15 |website=Collider |publisher=Collider LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Alex Brow confirmed efforts to make Web of Shadows accessible without viewing Clash of Minds.}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" |Filming
|Awaiting Release
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Fantastic Four: Rise of Tomorrow (2025 film)|Fantastic Four: Rise of Tomorrow]]''
|September 17, 2025
|[[Jackson Greene]]
|Freddie Goodwin, [[Zoe Lancaster]], [[Leo Blackwell]]
|Post-production
|-
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Gods Among Mortals (2025 film)|Gods Among Mortals]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Gods Among Mortals (2025 film)|Gods Among Mortals]]''
|March 13, 2025
|March 12, 2026
| colspan="2" |Natalie Kingsley
| colspan="2" |Natalie Kingsley<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example63.com |title=Natalie Kingsley to Write Gods Among Mortals |last=Evans |first=Rachel |date=2024-11-20 |website=Deadline |publisher=Penske Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Natalie Kingsley is confirmed as the screenwriter for Gods Among Mortals.}}</ref>
|Filming
|-
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Shadows of Gotham (2025 film)|Shadows of Gotham]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Shadows of Gotham (2025 film)|Shadows of Gotham]]''
|April 24, 2025
|June 14, 2026
| colspan="2" |Rebecca Wells
| colspan="2" |Rebecca Wells<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example65.com |title=Rebecca Wells Attached to Shadows of Gotham |last=Taylor |first=Emma |date=2024-12-05 |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Rebecca Wells is writing Shadows of Gotham for Chapter One.}}</ref>
|Pre-production
|-
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Broken Alliances (2025 film)|Broken Alliances]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Broken Alliances (2025 film)|Broken Alliances]]''
|May 19, 2025
|September 10, 2026
| colspan="2" |Quentin Hart
| colspan="2" |Quentin Hart<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example67.com |title=Quentin Hart Confirmed for Broken Alliances |last=Harrison |first=David |date=2024-12-20 |website=Collider |publisher=Collider LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Quentin Hart is confirmed as the writer for Broken Alliances.}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |Pre-production
| rowspan="2" |In-development
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|-
! scope="row" |''[[Goodwinverse: Assembled (2025 film)|Goodwinverse: Assembled]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Goodwinverse: Assembled (2025 film)|Goodwinverse: Assembled]]''
|November 2025
|February 17, 2027
|Freddie Goodwin
|Freddie Goodwin
|Alex Brow, Freddie Goodwin, Rebecca Wells, and Natalie Kingsley
|Alex Brow, Freddie Goodwin, Rebecca Wells, and Natalie Kingsley<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example69.com |title=Multiple Writers Confirmed for Goodwinverse: Assembled |last=Stewart |first=Paul |date=2024-12-05 |website=Screen Rant |publisher=Screen Rant LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Goodwinverse: Assembled will feature contributions from several screenwriters.}}</ref>
|}
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=== ''Clash of Minds'' (2025) ===
=== ''Clash of Minds'' (2025) ===
{{Main|Clash of Minds (2025 film)}}
{{Main|Clash of Minds (2025 film)}}
[[Lex Luthor]] and [[Tony Stark]] are both invited to a secretive tech summit hosted by a mysterious benefactor. The two egos clash in a battle of intellect, culminating in a high-tech duel after discovering that the summit was a trap orchestrated by [[Doctor Doom|Victor Von Doom]] to pit them against each other.
'''''Clash of Minds''''' is a 2025 American [[superhero film]] based on the characters [[Iron Man|Tony Stark]] and [[Lex Luthor]]. Produced by [[Mob Productions]] and [[SOI Studios]], and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], it is [[List of Goodwin's Universe films|the 1st film]] in the [[Goodwin's Universe (franchise)|Goodwin's Universe]] (GWU). The film was directed by [[Freddie Goodwin]] from a screenplay he wrote with [[Alex Brow]]. The film stars [[Robert Downey Jr.]] and [[Nicholas Hoult]]. In the film, [[Lex Luthor]] and [[Tony Stark]] are both invited to a secretive tech summit hosted by a mysterious benefactor. The two egos clash in a battle of intellect, culminating in a high-tech duel after discovering that the summit was a trap orchestrated by [[Doctor Doom|Victor Von Doom]] to pit them against each other.


In 2021, Goodwin began work on a shortfilm based on two characters. He decided to choose a character from both [[DC Comics]] (Luthor) and [[Marvel Comics]] (Stark). Before starting work on the film, Goodwin was joined by [[Alex Brow]], who joined him in writing the screenplay. Brow described the film as a "great way to kick things off", and stated Chapter One will be one of the "biggest things in the film industry". Filming began in March 2024 and concluded in May of that year. Reshoots occured throughout the remainder of 2024 with everything being finished by November 2024. The film stars [[Robert Downey Jr.]] as [[Tony Stark]] and [[Nicholas Hoult]] as [[Lex Luthor]], respectively. It was announced that [[Superman]] would appear in the film in a cameo.
In October 2022, Goodwin began work on a shortfilm based on two characters. He decided to choose a character from both [[DC Comics]] (Luthor) and [[Marvel Comics]] (Stark). Before starting work on the film, Goodwin was joined by Brow, who joined him in writing the screenplay. Brow described the film as a "great way to kick things off", and stated Chapter One will be one of the "biggest things in the film industry". Filming began in March 2024 and concluded in May of that year. Reshoots occurred throughout the remainder of 2024 with everything being finished by November 2024. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, respectively.


''Clash of Minds'' will be released in the United States on January 17, 2025, as the first film of [[Goodwin's Universe: Chapter One|Chapter One]] of the GWU.
''Clash of Minds'' was released in the United States on February 15, 2025, as the first film of Chapter One of the GWU. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the acting, action, visuals, and pacing. However, it was critized for its short runtime and overloading plot. The film grossed $271.27 million on a budget of $1.5 million.


=== ''Web of Shadows'' (2025) ===
=== ''Web of Shadows'' (2025) ===
{{Main|Web of Shadows}}
{{Main|Web of Shadows}}
While investigating a string of robberies in [[Blüdhaven]], [[Nightwing]] encounters [[Spider-Man]] chasing the same criminal. Initially mistaken as rivals, the two team up to stop a deadly alliance between [[Black Cat]] and [[Catwoman]].
While investigating a string of robberies in [[Blüdhaven]], [[Nightwing]] encounters [[Spider-Man]] chasing the same criminal.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example50.com |title=Nightwing and Spider-Man Team Up in Web of Shadows |last=Taylor |first=Emma |date=2024-12-15 |website=Collider |publisher=Collider LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Nightwing and Spider-Man cross paths while pursuing the same criminal in Web of Shadows.}}</ref> Initially mistaken as rivals, the two team up to stop a deadly alliance between [[Black Cat]] and [[Catwoman]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example51.com |title=Black Cat and Catwoman Unite in Web of Shadows |last=Clark |first=Anna |date=2024-12-20 |website=Screen Rant |publisher=Screen Rant LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Web of Shadows features Black Cat and Catwoman forming a deadly alliance.}}</ref>


=== ''Gods Among Mortals'' (2025) ===
''Web of Shadows'' will be released in the United States on February 15, 2025, as the second film of Chapter One of the GWU.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example52.com |title=Web of Shadows Release Date Announced |last=Johnson |first=Eric |date=2024-12-15 |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Web of Shadows is scheduled for release on February 15, 2025.}}</ref>
 
=== ''Gods Among Mortals'' (2026) ===
{{Main|Gods Among Mortals}}
{{Main|Gods Among Mortals}}
When a portal between [[Asgard]] and [[Themyscira]] opens unexpectedly, [[Thor]] and [[Wonder Woman]] face off due to misunderstandings. However, they must join forces to prevent [[Ares]] and [[Loki]] from unleashing chaos in both realms.
When a portal between [[Asgard]] and [[Themyscira]] opens unexpectedly, [[Thor]] and [[Wonder Woman]] face off due to misunderstandings. However, they must join forces to prevent [[Ares]] and [[Loki]] from unleashing chaos in both realms.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example70.com |title=Thor and Wonder Woman Team Up in Gods Among Mortals |last=Taylor |first=Emma |date=2024-11-15 |website=Collider |publisher=Collider LLC |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Thor and Wonder Woman must unite to stop Ares and Loki from creating chaos in Gods Among Mortals.}}</ref>


=== ''Shadows of Gotham'' (2025) ===
''Gods Among Mortals'' will be released in the United States on March 13, 2025, as the third film of Chapter One of the GWU.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example71.com |title=Gods Among Mortals Release Date Announced |last=Johnson |first=Eric |date=2024-11-20 |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=THR Publishing |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=Gods Among Mortals is set for release on March 13, 2025.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.example72.com |title=Gods Among Mortals Continues GWU Chapter One |last=Clark |first=Anna |date=2024-11-25 |website=Variety |publisher=Variety Media |access-date=2024-12-27 |quote=The third film in the GWU Chapter One slate, Gods Among Mortals, will explore the realms of Asgard and Themyscira.}}</ref>
 
=== ''Shadows of Gotham'' (2026) ===
[[Batman]] and [[Daredevil]] independently investigate a series of brutal murders in [[Gotham]]. Their paths cross when they realize the killings are orchestrated by [[Wilson Fisk]] working alongside [[Carmine Falcone]]. Together, they fight through the criminal underworld to bring both kingpins down.
[[Batman]] and [[Daredevil]] independently investigate a series of brutal murders in [[Gotham]]. Their paths cross when they realize the killings are orchestrated by [[Wilson Fisk]] working alongside [[Carmine Falcone]]. Together, they fight through the criminal underworld to bring both kingpins down.


=== ''Broken Alliances'' (2025) ===
''Shadows of Gotham'' will be released in the United States on April 24, 2025, as the fourth film of Chapter One of the GWU.
 
=== ''Broken Alliances'' (2026) ===
[[Superman]] and [[Captain America]] are transported to a dystopian alternate [[Earth]] where heroes are enslaved by an oppressive regime led by [[Red Skull]] and [[General Zod]]. The two form an inspiring alliance to liberate the heroes and restore hope to this shattered world.
[[Superman]] and [[Captain America]] are transported to a dystopian alternate [[Earth]] where heroes are enslaved by an oppressive regime led by [[Red Skull]] and [[General Zod]]. The two form an inspiring alliance to liberate the heroes and restore hope to this shattered world.


== Television series ==
''Broken Alliances'' will be released in the United States on May 19, 2025, as the fifth film of Chapter One of the GWU.
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=== ''Creature Commandos'' ===
{{Main|Creature Commandos (TV series){{!}}''Creature Commandos'' (TV series)}}
Following the events of the [[Peacemaker season 1|first season of ''Peacemaker'']], Amanda Waller is no longer able to put human lives in jeopardy for her clandestine operations as she did with the [[Suicide Squad#Film|Suicide Squad]] and Team Peacemaker. Instead, she assembles a black ops team of monsters consisting of [[Nina Mazursky]], [[Doctor Phosphorus]], [[Frankenstein (DC Comics)|Eric Frankenstein]], [[Bride of Frankenstein (comics)|the Bride]], [[G.I. Robot]], and [[Weasel (DC Extended Universe)|Weasel]], who are led by [[Rick Flag Sr.]]<ref name="CCAnnouncementCollider" /><ref name="GunnAnnecy" />
 
Gunn discussed making an animated series for Max after the success of ''Peacemaker''. He wrote the seven-episode series without a deal, based on the [[Creature Commandos]] team of monsters. After he was hired to lead DC Studios, Gunn greenlighted the project.<ref name="CCAnnouncementCollider" /><ref name="NYCC2024THR" /> When Gunn and Safran unveiled their initial DCU slate in January 2023, the first project was ''Creature Commandos''.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /><ref name="CCAnnouncementCollider" /> [[Warner Bros. Animation]] co-produced the series,<ref name="CCWBAnimation" /> with [[Dean Lorey]] as showrunner and [[Yves Bigerel|Yves "Balak" Bigerel]] as [[supervising director]].<ref name="CCShowrunner" /><ref name="CC/FilmAnnecy" /> The main cast was confirmed in April,<ref name="CCCastCollider" /><ref name="CCCastVariety" /> including [[Frank Grillo]] as Rick Flag Sr. and [[Indira Varma]] as the Bride, who Gunn said was the main protagonist.<ref name="CCCastCollider" /><ref name="CCCastVariety" /><ref name="GrilloCC" /> Voice recording began by May 2023 and was completed by that August.<ref name="CCRecording" /><ref name="CCRecordingWrap" /> The series is being released from December 5, 2024, to January 9, 2025,<ref name="CCReleaseSchedule" /> as an "aperitif" for the DCU before ''Superman''.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /><ref name="CCAnnouncementCollider" />
 
[[Sean Gunn]] reprises his role as Weasel from ''The Suicide Squad'', while Viola Davis and [[Steve Agee]] reprise their respective roles as Waller and [[John Economos]] from both the film and ''Peacemaker''.<ref name="CCCastCollider" /><ref name="CCCastVariety" /><ref name="CCAnnouncementCollider" /> The series acknowledges the overall events in ''The Suicide Squad'', such as the death of Flag's son [[Rick Flag (DC Extended Universe)|Rick Flag Jr.]] ([[Joel Kinnaman]]) at the hands of Peacemaker during [[Starro|Project Starfish]] at [[Corto Maltese (DC Comics)|Corto Maltese]].<ref name="DCEUMomentsCanon" /> Members of G.I. Robot's [[Easy Company (comics)|Easy Company]] are featured, including [[Maury Sterling]] as Sgt. [[Sgt. Rock|Franklin Rock]], [[Robbie Daymond]] as [[Easy Company (comics)#"The Combat-Happy Joes"|Little Sure Shot]], and [[Paul Ben-Victor]] as [[Easy Company (comics)#"The Combat-Happy Joes"|Bulldozer]].<ref name="Ep3EasterEggs" />
 
=== ''Peacemaker'' season 2 ===
{{Main|Peacemaker season 2{{!}}''Peacemaker'' season 2}}
HBO Max announced a second season of ''Peacemaker'' in February 2022, with Gunn set to write and direct all eight episodes.<ref name="PeacemakerS2Renewal" /><ref name="PeacemakerS2Eps" /> In February 2023, Gunn said work on the season would continue after ''Waller'' had been made,<ref name="GunnPeacemakerNotCancelled" /> later saying it was his next project after ''Superman''.<ref name="GunnPeacemakerS2AfterLegacy" /><ref name="GunnPeacemakerS2AfterLegacy2" /> Gunn was writing the season by that October,<ref name="GunnPeacemakerS2Writing" /> when he confirmed that it would take place in the DCU continuity.<ref name="GunnPeacemakerS2Continuity" /> In March 2024, Gunn revealed that ''Waller'' had been delayed and the second season of ''Peacemaker'' would be produced first. Filming was set to begin later in 2024, simultaneously with ''Superman''. This meant Gunn would no longer be able to direct all of the episodes.<ref name="GunnMar2024" /> Filming began on April 13 with a "pre-shoot",<ref name="Apr2024Filming" /> ahead of [[principal photography]] which began in June and concluded in late November 2024.<ref name="PeacemakerS2FilmingStart" /><ref name="PeacemakerS2FilmingSchedule" /><ref name="PeacemakerS2FilmingWrap" /> The season is scheduled to premiere in August 2025.<ref name="PeacemakerS2ReleaseWindow" />
 
The season is set after the events of ''Creature Commandos'' and ''Superman''.<ref name="GunnS1NotCanon" /><ref name="GunnFirstThreeTimeline" /> Frank Grillo reprises his role as Rick Flag Sr. from previous DCU media.<ref name="GrilloPeacemakerS2" />
 
=== ''Lanterns'' ===
[[Hal Jordan]] and [[John Stewart (character)|John Stewart]], two Green Lanterns (intergalactic heroes who wear rings that give them extraordinary powers), investigate a mystery on Earth.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" />
 
Gunn confirmed in December 2022 that the Green Lantern characters would be an important part of the new DCU.<ref name="GunnDec2022Important" /> When he and Safran unveiled their initial DCU slate a month later, they included ''Lanterns'', a new iteration of a long-in-development Green Lantern series. Safran said the series would be an Earth-based [[Detective fiction|detective story]] and "a huge HBO-quality event" in the style of the series ''[[True Detective]]'' (2014–present).<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /> Chris Mundy, Tom King, and [[Damon Lindelof]] wrote the pilot script and series bible for ''Lanterns'' by the end of May 2024.<ref name="LanternsGunnMay2024" /> Mundy serves as showrunner for the eight-episode series, which will be released on [[HBO]].<ref name="LanternsHBO" /> In October 2024, [[Kyle Chandler]] and [[Aaron Pierre (actor)|Aaron Pierre]] were cast to respectively portray Hal Jordan and John Stewart,<ref name="ChandlerLanterns" /><ref name="PierreLanterns" /> while [[James Hawes]] was hired to direct the first two episodes and executive produce.<ref name="HawesLanterns" /> Filming is scheduled to take place from mid-February to early July 2025 in Los Angeles.<ref name="LanternsFilming" /> Gunn said in November 2024 that he intended for the series to be released around the same time as ''Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'', which is scheduled for release in June 2026.<ref name="LanternsPossibleRelease" />
 
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=== ''Waller'' ===
''Waller'' continues the story of Amanda Waller and Team Peacemaker.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /><ref name="DavisHenry" />
 
In May 2022, a ''Peacemaker'' spin-off series was revealed to be in development featuring Amanda Waller, with Christal Henry writing and serving as executive producer alongside Gunn and Safran.<ref name="DavisHenry" /> When Gunn and Safran unveiled their initial DCU slate in January 2023, the second project was ''Waller'', which Gunn said would be a continuation of ''Peacemaker'' because that series' second season was delayed while Gunn focused on the rest of the DCU slate. Henry was set as co-showrunner of ''Waller'' alongside [[Jeremy Carver]], and Viola Davis was confirmed to be reprising her role as Waller from ''Peacemaker'' and the DCEU.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /> The series was scheduled to be released in 2024,<ref name="CCCastVariety" /> as an "aperitif" for the DCU before ''Superman'',<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /> but production was delayed by the [[2023 Hollywood labor disputes]] and it is now set to be released after the second season of ''Peacemaker''.<ref name="GunnMar2024" />
 
Additional ''Peacemaker'' cast members reprise their roles in the series,<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" /> including Steve Agee as John Economos.<ref name="AgeeWaller" />
 
=== ''Paradise Lost'' ===
This series is a [[political drama]] about the scheming and power struggles on the all-female island of Themyscira before the birth of Wonder Woman.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" />
 
In December 2022, Patty Jenkins was revealed to no longer be developing a sequel to ''Wonder Woman'' and ''Wonder Woman 1984'' after being told by Gunn and Safran that such a film did not fit within their new plans.<ref name="NoWW3" /> When Gunn and Safran unveiled their initial DCU slate a month later, they included ''Paradise Lost'', which they compared to ''Game of Thrones''. The title is similar to "[[Paradise Island Lost]]", a 2001 comic book story arc by [[Phil Jimenez]] and [[George Pérez]] about a civil war on Themyscira.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" />
 
=== ''Booster Gold'' ===
[[Booster Gold|Mike Carter / Booster Gold]] is a disgraced former football star in the 25th century who travels back in time to pose as a superhero using basic future technology.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" />
 
When Gunn and Safran unveiled their initial DCU slate in January 2023, they included ''Booster Gold'', an "outright comedy" series set in the DCU.<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" />


== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
Upon the announcement of the DCU, James Gunn said that a "rough memory" of events depicted in ''The Suicide Squad'' and the first season of ''Peacemaker'' would remain in the DCU.<ref name="DCUSlateGizmodo" /> He later clarified that ''The Suicide Squad'' would not be [[Retroactive continuity|retroactively incorporated]] into the DCU and that certain events from that film would only carry over into the DCU's continuity if they were mentioned in DCU media. An example of this is ''Creature Commandos'' acknowledging "Project Starfish", the Task Force X mission on [[Corto Maltese (DC Comics)|Corto Maltese]] that resulted in the death of Rick Flag Sr.'s son Rick Flag Jr. at the hands of Peacemaker, and the appearance of [[Weasel (DC Extended Universe)|Weasel]], another former member of Task Force X during that mission.<ref name="GunnLoreyCollider" /><ref name="CCPolygonCanon" /> Gunn explained that most of the events from ''Peacemaker'' season one are cannon to the DCU, except for the [[cameo appearance]] of the [[Justice League (DC Extended Universe)|Justice League]] in its season finale, because that team had yet to be formed in the new continuity.<ref name="GunnPeacemakerS1Canon" /><ref name="GunnLoreyTHRDec2024" /> For Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, ''Superman'' takes place after the events of ''Creature Commandos'', while the second season of ''Peacemaker'' is set after both of those.<ref name="GunnFirstThreeTimeline" />
== Recurring cast and characters ==
{{See also|List of Goodwin's Universe characters}}


== Recurring cast and characters ==
== Reception ==
<!--{{Main|List of DC Universe cast members}}-->{{See also|List of DC Extended Universe cast members}}
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=== Critical response ===
{{Hatnote|Each entry is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.}}
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| Viola Davis<ref name="DCUSlateVariety" />
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| 78 (57 reviews)
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| colspan="2" | [[Milly Alcock]]<ref name="AlcockSupergirl" /><ref name="AlcockSupergirl2" />
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|}
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== Reception ==
== Tie-in media ==


=== ''Mob Productions: Fragments "UNTITLED" Era'' (2025) ===
{{Main|List of Goodwin's Universe Fragments}}
In 2025, Mob Productions introduced an innovative storytelling format called ''Fragments'', a serialized anthology series designed to explore events and narratives that wouldn’t fit into the larger film installments of the GWU. The idea behind ''Fragments'' was to expand the GWU’s lore without the constraints of traditional movie storytelling, providing more flexibility for character-driven arcs and world-building. Goodwin announced that ''Fragments'' would be released as episodic stories, with new installments arriving weekly starting in late January 2025 and concluding in March 2025. Each month would feature a new set of episodes, offering fans consistent content while keeping production costs lower than a full-length film. Despite being a cost-saving measure, ''Fragments'' boasted a combined budget of $2.5 million, higher than many of the GWU's short film releases, reflecting the studio's commitment to maintaining high production quality. This approach not only allowed for the exploration of untold stories but also gave fans deeper insights into pivotal moments, character backstories, and side plots that would otherwise remain unexplored. The series was praised for its episodic structure, which balanced cinematic quality with affordability, further solidifying Mob Productions' innovative approach to expanding the GWU.


=== Critical and public response ===-->
== Related ==


== See also ==
* '''''[[School Warrior (TV series)|School Warrior]]'' [[School Warrior season 1|season 1]]''': The first season of the Australian television series ''[[School Warrior (TV series)|School Warrior]]'', which is based on original material of a costumed school speedster who saves his home town Midvale. The season is produced by [[Freddie Goodwin]] who also serves as the showrunner. The season premiered on December 14, 2024. The season was announced on March 21, 2024. Filming for the season began in April 2024 and concluded in August 2024. In June 2024, it was revealed that [[Asa Butterfield]], [[Hailee Steinfeld]], [[Noah Jupe]], and [[Emma Myers]] would portray [[Miles Porter / Velocity]], [[Kendra Vale]], [[Jason]], and [[Emily]], respectively. In October 2024, [[Cillian Murphy]] was cast as [[Victor Blackthorn]]. In November 2024, [[Giancarlo Esposito]] was cast as [[Principal Carter]].


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 15:25, 30 December 2024

Goodwin's Universe: Chapter One
Based onCharacters from DC
Characters from Marvel
Produced by
StarringSee below
Production
company
  • SOI Studios
Distributed by
Release date
2025
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Goodwin's Universe
Chapters

Chapter One is the first slate of content for the Goodwin's Universe (GWU), which is scheduled to begin in January 2025. It is a media franchise and shared universe with shortfilms. The GWU was created by Freddie Goodwin with the help of the production company Mob Productions and the producer company SOI Studios. Chapter One is set to have eleven installments, with one releasing each month except for December 2025. Chapter One began with Clash of Minds, which was released on February 15, 2025, as the true beginning of the GWU. The feature films in this chapter are produced both by Marvel Studios and DC Studios alongside Mob Productions, SOI Studios, and Warner Bros. Pictures.

The films of the chapter are Clash of Minds, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Web of Shadows, Gods Among Mortals, Shadows of Gotham, Broken Alliances, and Goodwinverse: Assembled.

Background[edit | edit source]

Early work (2019)[edit | edit source]

In 2019, a script for a film based on Superman had been given to Mob Productions to go through and develop.[1] However, the script was rejected due to poor writing.[2] SOI Studios joined as producers and said they will ensure the quality is as good as can be.[3][4]

Development[edit | edit source]

Writer/director Freddie Goodwin announced in March 2022 that they were building their own universe with films and "even shorter films called 'Fragments', which will reveal more about the lore of the GWU".[5] Goodwin announced that he has worked with a dozen other people on making each installment.[6] By June 2022, Robert Downey Jr. revealed he had been approached by Goodwin about starring in multiple films in his universe, which he agreed to do so as long as he portrays a "cool" character.[7]

By August of that year, Goodwin began work on a shortfilm based on two characters.[8] He decided to choose a character from both DC Comics (Luthor) and Marvel Comics (Stark).[9] Before starting work on the film, Goodwin was joined by Alex Brow, who joined him in writing the screenplay.[10] Brow described the film as a "great way to kick things off", and stated Chapter One will be one of the "biggest things in the film industry".[11] Filming began in March 2024 and concluded in May of that year.[12] Reshoots occurred throughout the remainder of 2024 with everything being finished by November 2024.[13] With production finished for Clash of Minds, Goodwin announced that they have thought of everything and hoped that people would be excited for the first film.[14] Concurrently, Brow had already begun writing a new film based on Spider-Man, called Web of Shadows and was announced to be set in the same universe as Clash of Minds.[15]

Brow had discussed on multiple occasions that he had worked on making sure Web of Shadows didn't "ruin the experience" for those who didn't see Clash of Minds;[16] but stated he is committed to make sure Web of Shadows makes it clear that the events of Clash of Minds isn't ignored.[17]

By March 2023, Goodwin announced that he has plans to introduce the characters The Flash, Superman, and Captain America into the GWU.[18] Goodwin stated he had looked through all the storylines the team had already planned for the GWU and said these characters are a must in order to have it be a "success".[19] Discussing the potential of the storyline falling apart and becoming a "mess", Goodwin stated he has multiple backup plans to ensure the GWU is a quality he wishes it to be and never less of that said quality.[20][21] Goodwin stated that backup plans would allow the GWU to evolve if necessary without compromising its core story.[22][23]

In July 2024, Mob Productions held a livestream on YouTube and Facebook where Goodwin announced a full Chapter One slate.[24] This included the films—Clash of Minds, Web of Shadows, Gods Among Mortals, Broken Alliances, and Goodwinverse: Assembled—with one scheduled for each month of 2025.[25] During the broadcast, Goodwin stated that all the content released during 2025 will be part of Chapter One and anything after that will be part of a new chapter.[26] Goodwin announced that a total of seven Fragments are expected to release during each Chapter, and hoped to announce more at a later date.[27] The stream concluded with the reveal of the Fantastic Four logo, revealing a film is in development.[28][29]

Films[edit | edit source]

See also: List of Goodwin's Universe films
Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s) Status
Clash of Minds February 15, 2025 Freddie Goodwin Freddie Goodwin & Alex Brow[30] Freddie Goodwin & Mob Productions Released
Web of Shadows June 10, 2025 Alex Brow[31] Awaiting Release
Fantastic Four: Rise of Tomorrow September 17, 2025 Jackson Greene Freddie Goodwin, Zoe Lancaster, Leo Blackwell Post-production
Gods Among Mortals March 12, 2026 Natalie Kingsley[32] Filming
Shadows of Gotham June 14, 2026 Rebecca Wells[33] Pre-production
Broken Alliances September 10, 2026 Quentin Hart[34] In-development
Goodwinverse: Assembled February 17, 2027 Freddie Goodwin Alex Brow, Freddie Goodwin, Rebecca Wells, and Natalie Kingsley[35]


Clash of Minds (2025)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Clash of Minds (2025 film)

Clash of Minds is a 2025 American superhero film based on the characters Tony Stark and Lex Luthor. Produced by Mob Productions and SOI Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 1st film in the Goodwin's Universe (GWU). The film was directed by Freddie Goodwin from a screenplay he wrote with Alex Brow. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. and Nicholas Hoult. In the film, Lex Luthor and Tony Stark are both invited to a secretive tech summit hosted by a mysterious benefactor. The two egos clash in a battle of intellect, culminating in a high-tech duel after discovering that the summit was a trap orchestrated by Victor Von Doom to pit them against each other.

In October 2022, Goodwin began work on a shortfilm based on two characters. He decided to choose a character from both DC Comics (Luthor) and Marvel Comics (Stark). Before starting work on the film, Goodwin was joined by Brow, who joined him in writing the screenplay. Brow described the film as a "great way to kick things off", and stated Chapter One will be one of the "biggest things in the film industry". Filming began in March 2024 and concluded in May of that year. Reshoots occurred throughout the remainder of 2024 with everything being finished by November 2024. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, respectively.

Clash of Minds was released in the United States on February 15, 2025, as the first film of Chapter One of the GWU. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the acting, action, visuals, and pacing. However, it was critized for its short runtime and overloading plot. The film grossed $271.27 million on a budget of $1.5 million.

Web of Shadows (2025)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Web of Shadows

While investigating a string of robberies in Blüdhaven, Nightwing encounters Spider-Man chasing the same criminal.[36] Initially mistaken as rivals, the two team up to stop a deadly alliance between Black Cat and Catwoman.[37]

Web of Shadows will be released in the United States on February 15, 2025, as the second film of Chapter One of the GWU.[38]

Gods Among Mortals (2026)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Gods Among Mortals

When a portal between Asgard and Themyscira opens unexpectedly, Thor and Wonder Woman face off due to misunderstandings. However, they must join forces to prevent Ares and Loki from unleashing chaos in both realms.[39]

Gods Among Mortals will be released in the United States on March 13, 2025, as the third film of Chapter One of the GWU.[40][41]

Shadows of Gotham (2026)[edit | edit source]

Batman and Daredevil independently investigate a series of brutal murders in Gotham. Their paths cross when they realize the killings are orchestrated by Wilson Fisk working alongside Carmine Falcone. Together, they fight through the criminal underworld to bring both kingpins down.

Shadows of Gotham will be released in the United States on April 24, 2025, as the fourth film of Chapter One of the GWU.

Broken Alliances (2026)[edit | edit source]

Superman and Captain America are transported to a dystopian alternate Earth where heroes are enslaved by an oppressive regime led by Red Skull and General Zod. The two form an inspiring alliance to liberate the heroes and restore hope to this shattered world.

Broken Alliances will be released in the United States on May 19, 2025, as the fifth film of Chapter One of the GWU.

Timeline[edit | edit source]

Recurring cast and characters[edit | edit source]

See also: List of Goodwin's Universe characters

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Each film is linked to the "Box office" section of its article.
Box office performance of Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five
Film U.S. release date Box office gross All-time ranking Budget Ref.
U.S. and Canada Other territories Worldwide U.S. and Canada[42] Worldwide[43]
Clash of Minds February 15, 2025 $187,490,078 $83,870,019 $271,360,097 210 267 $1.5 million N/A
Total $187,490,078 $83,870,019 $271,360,097 – – $1.5 million

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Each entry is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.
Critical and public response of Chapter One films
Film Critical Public
Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore PostTrak
Clash of Minds 94% (557 reviews) 78 (57 reviews) A+ 85%

Tie-in media[edit | edit source]

Mob Productions: Fragments "UNTITLED" Era (2025)[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of Goodwin's Universe Fragments

In 2025, Mob Productions introduced an innovative storytelling format called Fragments, a serialized anthology series designed to explore events and narratives that wouldn’t fit into the larger film installments of the GWU. The idea behind Fragments was to expand the GWU’s lore without the constraints of traditional movie storytelling, providing more flexibility for character-driven arcs and world-building. Goodwin announced that Fragments would be released as episodic stories, with new installments arriving weekly starting in late January 2025 and concluding in March 2025. Each month would feature a new set of episodes, offering fans consistent content while keeping production costs lower than a full-length film. Despite being a cost-saving measure, Fragments boasted a combined budget of $2.5 million, higher than many of the GWU's short film releases, reflecting the studio's commitment to maintaining high production quality. This approach not only allowed for the exploration of untold stories but also gave fans deeper insights into pivotal moments, character backstories, and side plots that would otherwise remain unexplored. The series was praised for its episodic structure, which balanced cinematic quality with affordability, further solidifying Mob Productions' innovative approach to expanding the GWU.

Related[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Johnson, Eric (May 1, 2019). "Superman Film Script Submitted to Mob Productions". Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. A script for a Superman film was submitted to Mob Productions for development.
  2. ↑ Clark, Emma (July 15, 2019). "Superman Film Script Rejected by Mob Productions". Variety. Variety Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. The Superman script was rejected due to writing quality issues.
  3. ↑ Stewart, Paul (August 10, 2019). "SOI Studios Joins Superman Film as Producers". Deadline. Penske Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. SOI Studios announced they would produce the Superman film to ensure high quality.
  4. ↑ Taylor, Rachel (September 1, 2019). "SOI Studios Promises Quality for Superman Film". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved December 27, 2024. SOI Studios promised to improve the quality of the Superman project.
  5. ↑ Harrison, David (March 5, 2022). "Freddie Goodwin Announces GWU Universe". Variety. Variety Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Freddie Goodwin introduced the GWU concept, including films and short 'Fragments' to explore the lore.
  6. ↑ Johnson, Sarah (March 20, 2022). "Goodwin Assembles Team for GWU Films". Deadline. Penske Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin confirmed collaboration with a dozen creators for the GWU films.
  7. ↑ Brown, Michael (June 15, 2022). "Robert Downey Jr. Joins GWU Universe". The Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Downey Jr. confirmed his involvement in GWU films under Goodwin's direction.
  8. ↑ Taylor, Emma (August 10, 2022). "Goodwin Starts Work on GWU Shortfilm". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin began working on a short film featuring characters from DC and Marvel.
  9. ↑ Clark, Anna (August 25, 2022). "Luthor and Stark Featured in GWU Shortfilm". Collider. Collider LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin selected Lex Luthor and Tony Stark for his GWU short film.
  10. ↑ Evans, Rachel (September 5, 2022). "Alex Brow Joins GWU Screenplay". Screen Rant. Screen Rant LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Alex Brow collaborated with Goodwin on the screenplay for the GWU short film.
  11. ↑ Moore, Christina (September 15, 2022). "Brow on GWU Chapter One". ComicBook.com. ComicBook Inc. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Brow expressed enthusiasm for Chapter One's impact on the industry.
  12. ↑ Harris, Joshua (March 10, 2024). "Filming for Clash of Minds Begins". Empire. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Clash of Minds filming commenced in March 2024.
  13. ↑ Stewart, Paul (November 5, 2024). "Clash of Minds Reshoots Completed". Hollywood Insider. HI Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Reshoots for Clash of Minds were finalized in November 2024.
  14. ↑ Garcia, James (November 20, 2024). "Goodwin Wraps Clash of Minds". Total Film. Future plc. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin expressed confidence in Clash of Minds as a strong start to the GWU.
  15. ↑ Jones, Emily (December 1, 2024). "Web of Shadows Announced". Screen Geek. Screen Geek LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Web of Shadows was revealed as part of the GWU and connected to Clash of Minds.
  16. ↑ Taylor, Emma (January 15, 2023). "Brow Ensures Web of Shadows Stands Alone". Collider. Collider LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Alex Brow confirmed efforts to make Web of Shadows accessible without viewing Clash of Minds.
  17. ↑ Clark, Anna (January 30, 2023). "Brow on Connecting GWU Films". Variety. Variety Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Brow emphasized balancing standalone storytelling with continuity in Web of Shadows.
  18. ↑ Johnson, Sarah (March 10, 2023). "Goodwin Plans to Introduce Major Heroes". Deadline. Penske Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin revealed plans to include The Flash, Superman, and Captain America in the GWU.
  19. ↑ Evans, Rachel (March 15, 2023). "Goodwin Views Major Heroes as Essential". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin emphasized the necessity of including iconic heroes for GWU success.
  20. ↑ Harrison, David (April 5, 2023). "Goodwin Ensures GWU Quality". Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin confirmed backup plans to maintain the quality of the GWU storylines.
  21. ↑ Moore, Christina (April 10, 2023). "Goodwin Discusses GWU Strategy". Screen Rant. Screen Rant LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Freddie Goodwin spoke about ensuring GWU stories are cohesive and well-executed.
  22. ↑ Stewart, Paul (April 15, 2023). "Backup Plans for GWU Announced". Total Film. Future plc. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin revealed contingency plans to adapt GWU stories while preserving their quality.
  23. ↑ Garcia, James (April 20, 2023). "Goodwin's Vision for GWU". Empire. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin reassured fans about the meticulous planning behind the GWU.
  24. ↑ Johnson, Sarah (July 10, 2023). "Goodwin Announces Full Chapter One Slate". Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Freddie Goodwin revealed the Chapter One slate during a livestream.
  25. ↑ Clark, Anna (July 15, 2023). "Goodwinverse Chapter One Slate Detailed". Variety. Variety Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Five films were announced for Chapter One, set for monthly releases in 2025.
  26. ↑ Taylor, Emma (July 20, 2023). "Goodwin Discusses Chapter Structure for GWU". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Content released in 2025 will be Chapter One, with future content designated to subsequent chapters.
  27. ↑ Evans, Rachel (July 25, 2023). "Seven Fragments Planned for GWU Chapters". Deadline. Penske Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin revealed plans for seven short 'Fragments' per chapter in the GWU.
  28. ↑ Garcia, James (July 30, 2023). "Fantastic Four Logo Teased for GWU". ComicBook.com. ComicBook Inc. Retrieved December 27, 2024. The Fantastic Four logo was revealed as part of the livestream, hinting at a film in development.
  29. ↑ Brown, Michael (August 1, 2023). "Fantastic Four Film Announced for GWU". Screen Rant. Screen Rant LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwin confirmed a Fantastic Four film is being developed for the GWU.
  30. ↑ Clark, Anna (November 5, 2022). "Alex Brow Co-Writes GWU Shortfilm". Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Alex Brow joined Goodwin to co-write the screenplay for the GWU short film.
  31. ↑ Taylor, Emma (January 15, 2023). "Brow Ensures Web of Shadows Stands Alone". Collider. Collider LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Alex Brow confirmed efforts to make Web of Shadows accessible without viewing Clash of Minds.
  32. ↑ Evans, Rachel (November 20, 2024). "Natalie Kingsley to Write Gods Among Mortals". Deadline. Penske Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Natalie Kingsley is confirmed as the screenwriter for Gods Among Mortals.
  33. ↑ Taylor, Emma (December 5, 2024). "Rebecca Wells Attached to Shadows of Gotham". Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Rebecca Wells is writing Shadows of Gotham for Chapter One.
  34. ↑ Harrison, David (December 20, 2024). "Quentin Hart Confirmed for Broken Alliances". Collider. Collider LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Quentin Hart is confirmed as the writer for Broken Alliances.
  35. ↑ Stewart, Paul (December 5, 2024). "Multiple Writers Confirmed for Goodwinverse: Assembled". Screen Rant. Screen Rant LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Goodwinverse: Assembled will feature contributions from several screenwriters.
  36. ↑ Taylor, Emma (December 15, 2024). "Nightwing and Spider-Man Team Up in Web of Shadows". Collider. Collider LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Nightwing and Spider-Man cross paths while pursuing the same criminal in Web of Shadows.
  37. ↑ Clark, Anna (December 20, 2024). "Black Cat and Catwoman Unite in Web of Shadows". Screen Rant. Screen Rant LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Web of Shadows features Black Cat and Catwoman forming a deadly alliance.
  38. ↑ Johnson, Eric (December 15, 2024). "Web of Shadows Release Date Announced". Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Web of Shadows is scheduled for release on February 15, 2025.
  39. ↑ Taylor, Emma (November 15, 2024). "Thor and Wonder Woman Team Up in Gods Among Mortals". Collider. Collider LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Thor and Wonder Woman must unite to stop Ares and Loki from creating chaos in Gods Among Mortals.
  40. ↑ Johnson, Eric (November 20, 2024). "Gods Among Mortals Release Date Announced". Hollywood Reporter. THR Publishing. Retrieved December 27, 2024. Gods Among Mortals is set for release on March 13, 2025.
  41. ↑ Clark, Anna (November 25, 2024). "Gods Among Mortals Continues GWU Chapter One". Variety. Variety Media. Retrieved December 27, 2024. The third film in the GWU Chapter One slate, Gods Among Mortals, will explore the realms of Asgard and Themyscira.
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  43. ↑ "Top Lifetime Grosses: Worldwide". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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