DC Studios projects Waller and Paradise Lost are no longer in active development, according to a report by The Ankler. When co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios in 2023, they announced a 10-project slate. While live-action series Lanterns arrives this weekend following the releases of Superman, Supergirl, and Creature Commandos, other initial titles have stalled as leadership shifts its focus to the core cinematic universe.
The Current Status of the 10-Project DC Slate
Out of the original 10 titles announced by Gunn and Safran, four projects have successfully debuted or are releasing immediately: Superman, Supergirl, Creature Commandos, and the upcoming live-action TV show Lanterns. According to reporting from The Ankler, Waller—a Suicide Squad spinoff series—and the Wonder Woman-themed prequel series Paradise Lost are no longer moving forward in active development.
Entertainment Weekly added nuance to the cancellation reports, noting that while the shows are shelved for now, each could potentially be revived at a later date. However, industry trajectory makes a revival seem unlikely as DC prioritizes theatrical releases and interconnected television properties.
Did you know? Out of the 10 original projects announced during the initial 2023 DC Studios rollout, three titles—The Authority, Waller, and Paradise Lost—are now no longer in active development.
Why DC Studios Is Shifting Priorities
As the primary DC Universe expands, production resources are gravitating toward central characters. Gunn is currently writing and directing Man of Tomorrow, a direct sequel to both Supergirl and Superman that ties together disparate threads of the burgeoning franchise, according to production updates. Additionally, Superman spinoff shows focusing on characters like Jimmy Olsen and Mister Terrific are actively in the works.
With the Superman corner of the franchise taking center stage, peripheral television concepts naturally take a backseat. Major cinematic projects like The Authority have also quietly fallen off the immediate production schedule alongside Waller and Paradise Lost.
What Projects Remain in Development?
While several initial announcements have stalled, select titles from the 2023 slate retain active status. The Ankler confirmed that Booster Gold remains in development. Other remaining announcements from the original 10-project reveal include Swamp Thing and The Brave and the Bold.
Movement on The Brave and the Bold has remained slow, particularly as director Matt Reeves continues development on his separate Batman cinematic universe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Waller and Paradise Lost permanently canceled?
According to The Ankler, both shows are no longer in active development. Entertainment Weekly notes there is a remote possibility they could return to life in the future, though current studio priorities make that unlikely.
Which DC Studios projects have actually been released?
Four projects from the original 2023 slate have seen the light of day or are releasing imminently: Superman, Supergirl, Creature Commandos, and the live-action series Lanterns.
Which original 2023 DC projects are still active?
Booster Gold remains in development, alongside Swamp Thing and The Brave and the Bold.
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