DC Studios is already preparing two new adaptations for its animated universe
During the San Diego Comic-Con, DC has announced two new films of Superheros that will see the light in 2024. These are two animated films, one from Justice League which will adapt the acclaimed story arc of Crisis on Infinite Earths, and another from Watchmen, the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Two titles that will be added to joker: Folie à Deuxthe only film based on DC characters planned for the upcoming.
According to information published by The Direct, DC is already preparing two new adaptations for its animated universe. Two productions that They will have nothing to do with the new era of the DCU that James Gunn is preparingand which will kick off in July 2025 with Superman: Legacy.
The first of these projects will bring together the great heroes of the publishing house in a new adaptation of The League of Justice based on the comic book story Crisis on Infinite Earths. A plot about parallel realities and alternate universes which previously already jumped to the small screen in The CW’s Arrowverso, with a great crossover that involved series like The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow.
Consisting of twelve volumes published between April 1985 and March 1986 by Marv Wolfman, Crisis on Infinite Earths recounts how Justice League heroes from across the Multiverse they must unite to stop the Anti-Monitor as he seeks to destroy all realities. This film could mean the end of the Tommowverse, the universe of DC animated films, before the arrival of James Gunn, who will lead a new era within the franchise that, in addition to projects in real image, also It will include animated productions such as the Creature Commandos series.
Watchmen… new adaptation or sequel?
The second of the announced projects is Watchmanalthough DC has not confirmed if it will be a new animated adaptation of the original comic by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, who already had a live action version in 2009 directed by Zack Snyderor if on the contrary will it be a sequel or spin-off as was the HBO series created by Damon Lindelof in 2019
Two premieres that add to Joker: Folie à Deuxthe sequel to the film starring Joaquin Phoenix in 2019 and which also will feature Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Todd Phillips will return to direct the film that is scheduled to be released on October 4 of the next year.
Before in December of this 2023will hit theaters in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdoma sequel that will star Jason Momoa and Amber Heard and directed, like the original tape, by James Wan.