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Is This the DC Cinematic Universe's Future?

One site is claiming they have the scoop on DC's upcoming movies. Come see which characters and movies are potentially on the way.

Ever since DC and Warner Bros. announced a Batman vs. Superman movie, we've all wondered how they'd handle constructing this cinematic universe. Marvel Studios has a big lead on them, but that's by no means stopping them from bringing their big two front and center and then following-up with a Justice League movie. But what else do they have planned? According to Nikki Finke, they're going to make some HUGE announcements at Comic-Con. Her sources say "a lot of stuff remains in flux" but this is what DC's future on the big screen apparently looks like.

May 2016 – Batman v Superman

July 2016 – Shazam

Xmas 2016 – Sandman

May 2017 – Justice League

July 2017 – Wonder Woman

Xmas 2017 – Flash and Green Lantern team-up

May 2018 – Man Of Steel 2

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If that turns out to be true, 2017 is going to be pretty exciting! Additionally, her sources say that Metal Men and Suicide Squad had potential for 2016 but those projects didn't stick. As for why Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice was delayed, Finke says it's because they're going to fill the movie with cameos in order to help prepare for Justice League.

“Like Marvel’s The Avengers, there will be cameos of superheroes for future installments. The cameos will include the already known Cyborg and Flash. Green Lantern [not played by Ryan Reynolds, thank god] may be introduced. And Aquaman will be seen in the Justice League movie. Problem is, Warner Bros Pictures was still negotiating with the actors for those cameos and future roles, meaning major contracts for multiple JL/character films to follow. The studio didn’t want to move forward until they had more of this secure so they held off starting production for a few months. Seemingly simple reason, but the implications are pretty darn huge.”

Sure, only time will tell if this pans out, but what do you think of all this, Viners? Is there anything up there that really gets you stoked? Speak your mind below!

Source: Nikki Finke

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I would say that I hope the GL/Flash movie will be called The Brave and the Bold, but after learning that BvS isn't called World's Finest, I've learned not to get my hopes up.

Nice, Shazam and Wonder Woman get films, but I ask one thing....

WHERE IS THE AQUAMAN MOVIE?!?!

Probably the same place Marvel is keeping the Deadpool movie. (Development hell)

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@k4tzm4n said:

What's VERY interesting (if true) is that there's no Batman until at least 2018. It's nice to see they allegedly want to focus on giving their other properties more attention.

because v

May 2016 – Batman v Superman

July 2016 – Batman v Shazam

Xmas 2016 – Batman v Sandman

May 2017 – Batman v Justice League

July 2017 – Batman v Wonder Woman

Xmas 2017 – Batman v Flash and Green Lantern team-up

May 2018 – Batman v Man Of Steel 2

July 2019 - Batman v Batman

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@amazingwebhead: World's Finest is when Superman and Batman team up to save the world together.

Batman v Superman = they are going to fight. Each other.

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@bsaa: Oh I see, but that doesn't change the fact that he's never had his own comic and he's getting a film. Cyborg is a character who (unlike most comic book characters) would actually translate well into film.

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That would be extremely cool for the most part, but I think it would be better if GL or Flash got solo movies before they got a team-up movie.

EDIT: I'd also be disappointed if we didn't get a solo Batman film until past 2018...

Green Lantern already had a Movie, and The Flash has a TV series, they really don't need 2 movies.

Also We had enough batman, I would be happy to wait till 2020

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Flash/Lantern sounds good. Why so long for Wonder Woman though? :(

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Where's Batman's solo movie at?

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Pretty much all of it gets me stoked and as long as David Goyer stays far, far away from all of this, I'm even happier.

Only negative, looks like a no-go for Metal Men :(

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Flash/Lantern sounds good. Why so long for Wonder Woman though? :(

WOMEN DON'T DESERVE MOVIES!

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If this is true that's cool. What if The Flash (film) is like Wally West or Bart Allen, I'd be kind of bumed since that'd mean Arrow-Flash wouldn't offically be linked into this perspective DCU but I've got no problem lettin them be awesome over in their own lil corner.

Why can't Sandman be apart of the this DCU, just treat him like Constantine and Swamp Thing and just not have them really interact. That movie though not sure how it works.

I want to be excited if this is all true. But I'll get there when its offical and I see pictures.

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@idontlikebirds: They might replace Shazam with Aquaman.

Maybe, maybe not but the article did say that WB is planning on having Aquaman in the Justice League movie.

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Seems pretty ambitious time line wise to me. I'm also pretty surprised by the Shazam solo film early on. I guess they're really wanting to push their magic properties (Constatine show also)

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Pretty predictable, but sounds good

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I'm both excited and scared to see how marvelously DC will mess up a Sandman movie. No way is it going to be good.

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The fan girls will have their day
The fan girls will have their day

I hate the idea of a Captain Marvel film, but Flash and Green Lantern could work.

I would also love a Cyborg solo film (just saying)

Hates Captain Marvel getting a movie...... Username is "CaptainMarvel4Ever"................. Me am not confused O_o

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I highly doubt they will release movies two months apart.

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No Aquaman...they're trippin...just think of the visuals that could be produced with an underwater environment....though I do admit that a story such as aquaman will have a big budget, sophisticated story, that might not transelate well but if they do it right it could be a tremendous film...

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Well , at least they have some plan with there movies.

No Aquaman...they're trippin...just think of the visuals that could be produced with an underwater environment....though I do admit that a story such as aquaman will have a big budget, sophisticated story, that might not translate well but if they do it right it could be a tremendous film...

I totally agree with this.

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@youknowwhattodo: Seems weird to me Shazam after BvS? But like you said maybe..

I think the reason why Shazam would be made sooner than expected is because of The Rock (who I believe now is going to be Black Adam or at least Shazam), his schedule probably is tighter than many of the other actors so they are moving the film to the front of the line to make sure they get the guy they want. That and WB might look at Shazam and realize the potential of that character if done right, I mean he was more popular than Superman at one point.

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I have a hard time believing (nikkifinke.com) got the scoop on this

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Sounds cool though what Sandman? If they do Wesley Dodds and make it set in the 40's then maybe we could get a Justice Society film.

Also I am kinda disappointed that Cyborg will be the seventh member of the Justice League. I expected it though I have always looked forward to a Wolfman/Perez Teen Titans movie and I really wanted to see one of my favorite heroes, Martian Manhunter, on the big screen.

Also sad to see Metal Men failing. I was excited to see the Metal Men.

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Is Snyder going to direct MoS2? Hope not.

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@crazyscarecrow: I highly doubt they're using JSA Sandman. Its more than likely to be Vertigo Sandman series aka Dream/Morpheus.

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Flash/Lantern sounds good. Why so long for Wonder Woman though? :(

She's appearing in Batman v. Superman and Justice League, so I imagine she has a pretty busy schedule in the immediate future.

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Really hope they get Charlie Hunnam as Aquaman....here's hoping!

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This is good news, very good news, can't wait for more info. People who were negative towards DC films should be eating their hats right about now...

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What kind of fool thinks there's anyone who cares about a Shazam movie?

There are fools who think people care about the Metal Men.

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@fallschirmjager: I wouldn't be surprised either though I think a JSA Sandman would be better for the DC Cinematic Universe.

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Gonna die of laughter of DC gets a female solo film out before Marvel

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I personally prefer for them to completely reboot the DC Cinematic Universe, I'm not to fond of the direction they are going, and with their casting choices, so I don't have any hope for the future of these movies.

I would have preferred something like this:

Superman 1- More light and fun take on the character like the 1978 one.

Batman 1- Done more in the style of the Arkham games than the Nolan films.

Wonder Woman 1

Green Lantern 1- Good this time

Superman 2- Can be darker than 1, but not too dark, still needs to be fun

Batman 2

Flash 1

Superman/Batman team up

All of this leading up to the Justice League movie.

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@smart_dork_dude: Captain Marvel does not translate well into live action. If he gets a film it is sure to fail.

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July 2016 – Shazam

Best. b-day. ever.

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The Brave and The Bold?!
The Brave and The Bold?!
Hell yeah!
Hell yeah!
Please, please, please, please--
Please, please, please, please--
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@captainmarvel4ever: Sure he does! Need I remind you of the awesome Captain Marvel live action show?

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@captainmarvel4ever: I so called it on the flash/ green lantern team up on my blogs and commentary. But I think they should start off with flash and superman team up first. As for the wonder woman film, I hope they introduce aquaman so we can see ares' version of world war 3 with atlanteans, amazons and humans fighting.

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@smart_dork_dude: That was from a long time ago, when people were different. WB/DC need to keep Cap on the page.

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Nice.

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Sounds good. I just hope it all pans out and we get some good if not great films.

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@captainmarvel4ever: You know it's thinking like that is what keeps Captain Marvel as DC's whipping boy.

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Here's some insight

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No Captain Marvel movie hurray :D

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wow a bunch of movies i dont give a shit about, make another batman dammit

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The Brave and The Bold?!
The Brave and The Bold?!
Hell yeah!
Hell yeah!
Please, please, please, please--
Please, please, please, please--
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Eh, this schedule seems unlikely to me. I'll believe it when I see it.

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@corpsecraft:

I utterly agree, i mean Sandman before Wonder Woman, they've got to be kidding

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That awkward moment if we get a Wonder Woman movie and it becomes the next Green Lantern.

DC/WB: Hey, you never said you wanted a good Wonder Woman movie!