Peacemaker season 2 release date, trailer and Superman connections
John Cena's abysmal antihero is back in action at last.
Following a brief cameo in this summer's Superman reboot, John Cena's Peacemaker is back to dominating the screen again in Peacemaker season 2, which is coming to the UK and US in August. The series initially span out of Gunn's 2021 blockbuster The Suicide Squad, honing in on Cena's standout character by dropping him in a bizarre conspiracy filled with even more outrageous personalities. That was more than three years ago, during which time Peacemaker has weathered a major DC Universe restructuring and broader industry disruption, but appears to have come out of the other side stronger than ever. Expect more jaw-dropping humour and sci-fi infused mayhem as we return to the world of Christopher Smith and his ARGUS handlers. Here's everything you need to know about Peacemaker season 2. Peacemaker season 2 release date Peacemaker season 2 will premiere on Thursday 21st August 2025 on HBO Max in the US and arrive the following day on Sky Max here in the UK. News of a synchronised global rollout should be welcomed by fans, who were burned by a two-month delay between the first season's US and UK releases, which made it rather difficult to avoid spoilers. Creator James Gunn promised RadioTimes.com at the time that the issue would be corrected for season 2, and despite the long gap between episodes, he's stayed true to his word on that. Peacemaker's return comes more than three-and-a-half years since the original run, with factors towards the long hiatus including Gunn's work on Guardians Vol. 3, Superman and Creature Commandos as well as Hollywood's sweeping 2023 strikes. Filming on the episodes finally began in April 2024, but the series was held until after Superman's release in order to incorporate Gunn's rebooted DC Universe continuity into its plot. Peacemaker season 2 cast: New and returning Peacemaker's season 2 cast is once again led by John Cena in the title role, with Danielle Brooks (Adebayo), Freddie Stroma (Vigilante), Jennifer Holland (Harcourt) and Steve Agee (Economos) among the returning cast. On the delay between seasons 1 and 2, Cena said (via Variety): "James [Gunn] and Peter [Safran, executive producer] actually both called me and said, 'You know what, we want to take some time to do this right. But it's just going to take a little time.' "So it was crazy to know we did something people want, they want more of it, let's do it again. And everybody's like, 'No, wait, we just got to do a few things first. And we have this whole plan, and it's all going to work together. So if you just trust us, we'll be OK.'" Those "few things" to do presumably included the first official titles in Gunn's relaunched DC Universe, Creature Commandos and Superman, both of which feature Frank Grillo in his latest comic book role as Rick Flag Sr. Grillo is also confirmed to be appearing in Peacemaker season 2 and it's safe to assume that he won't be taking any nonsense, given that Cena's obnoxious antihero viciously murdered his son, Rick Flag Jr (Joel Kinnaman), in 2021's The Suicide Squad. Kinnaman himself has been rumoured for an appearance in season 2, although whether that will actually materialise is anybody's guess for now. The actor playfully batted away the speculation in an interview with ScreenRant. "I don't know what to say. That's ridiculous. I would never. I would never be on a show like that. It's not what I do," the actor said jokingly (we think so, at least). Other new additions include Tim Meadows (Mean Girls) and Sol Rodriguez (Star Trek: Picard) as covert agents Langston Fluery and Sasha Bordeaux, while David Denman (of the Gunn-produced Brightburn) has bagged an undisclosed role. In summary, here's the Peacemaker season 2 cast list so far: John Cena as Peacemaker/Christopher Smith Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase Jennifer Holland as Agent Emilia Harcourt Steve Agee as John Economos Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr Tim Meadows as ARGUS agent Langston Fluery Sol Rodriguez as Sasha Bordeaux David Denman as TBC Peacemaker season 2 plot: How is it connected to Superman? Peacemaker season 2 follows Chris Smith (John Cena) as he "discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be". However, the synopsis warns that "this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands". The plot of the season appears to have been impacted by broader behind-the-scenes changes, as writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran have since been installed as the joint heads of a newly formed DC Studios. That resulted in an ambitious reboot of DC's shared cinematic universe, with only certain favoured characters – like Cena's Peacemaker and Viola Davis's Amanda Waller – being transferred to the new continuity. Peacemaker season 2 looks poised to explain exactly how that works, with Gunn teasing in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the so-called "pocket universe" in this summer's Superman movie will be one connecting element. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/07/Nicholas-Hoult-as-Lex-Luthor-and-David-Corenswet-as-Superman-in-Superman-a29e42e.jpg" width="4088" height="2723" alt="Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and David Corenswet as Superman. Superman - in his blue suit and red cape - is standing over a seated Lex Luthor, who is bald and dressed in an all-black suit. Both are staring at each other intently." title="Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and David Corenswet as Superman in Superman" /> "Lex's version is much jankier than the one in Peacemaker," said Gunn, referring to the Quantum Unfolding Chamber located in the home of Peacemaker's father, Auggie Smith (Robert Patrick). The screenwriter continued: "The one in Peacemaker works better. What the whole season of Peacemaker revolves around is that." Gunn acknowledged that the concept of multiverses has been rather worn out in recent years, with a slew of blockbuster films dealing with the concept to varying success, but insisted that his series takes a decidedly different approach. "I think of Peacemaker as more of a high-concept story about one other world... It isn't Deadpool & Wolverine. It's really a very simple, simple story about his relationship to this one other world," he added. One element of the first season that certainly won't be addressed is the surprise appearance of the Justice League in the finale, as that incarnation of the superhero team (including Jason Momoa's Aquaman and Ezra Miller's The Flash) is no longer canon. How many episodes will there be in Peacemaker season 2? Peacemaker season 2 will consist of eight episodes in total – the same number as the first. Gunn is writing all of them, but directing only three, with Greg Mottola (The Newsroom), Peter Sollett (Metal Lords) and Alethea Jones (High Potential) drafted to helm the remaining chapters. Peacemaker season 2 trailer The full-length trailer for Peacemaker dropped in July 2025, complete with a brief introduction from star John Cena. Watch here: View oEmbed on the source website Previously, fans had been treated to a shorter teaser offering a glimpse of what's in store in the next episodes. 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Supergirl release date, cast and latest news on Milly Alcock movie
Jason Momoa will also appear in the second film in James Gunn's DC relaunch. (WARNING: SPOILERS FOR SUPERMAN)
James Gunn's shiny new DC Universe is set to expand next summer, when Milly Alcock's Supergirl will be flying into cinemas in all of her chaotic glory. The character made a brief cameo appearance in Gunn's own Superman reboot, in cinemas now, where we learnt that she likes to spend her time getting drunk on other planets. Kara was also revealed as the real owner of Krypto the Super Dog, the badly behaved pet that her cousin had reluctantly looked after during her latest trip across the universe. In the aftermath of Superman's strong box office debut and Alcock's well-received cameo, Gunn dropped a teaser poster for 2026's Supergirl, which playfully defaces the artwork and tagline of his recent hit (see below). View oEmbed on the source website Gunn is attached to Supergirl (formerly known as Woman of Tomorrow) as a producer, but hands directing duties to Craig Gillespie (Cruella) and scripting to Ana Nogueira. Read on for everything we know so far about DC Studios' forthcoming Supergirl reboot, including its confirmed release date and further casting information. Supergirl release date Supergirl will be released in cinemas on Friday 26th June 2026. The project will be the second theatrically released feature film from the reorganised DC Studios, which now has Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad mastermind James Gunn as its co-CEO. It follows this summer's Superman, which opened to strong reviews and solid box office in July, featuring a short cameo appearance from Alcock's Supergirl in the closing minutes – thus setting the stage for this next chapter. Supergirl was originally announced with the subtitle Woman of Tomorrow, but Gunn revealed to Rolling Stone in June 2025 that the title had been simplified, mirroring his dropping of 'Legacy' from the title of his Superman reboot. "I'm always cutting," he summed up. View oEmbed on the source website On giving the green light, Gunn told Brazilian pop culture website Omelete.com: "I didn't necessarily know that Supergirl would be the second movie we were going to make, but Ana [Nogueira] wrote an incredible script, and then we hired an incredible director. "We're going to do this movie after Superman because it was the best option. Other movies have been written, but they haven't been as good as this one. So we're going to keep going with that." View Green Video on the source website Supergirl commenced filming in January 2025, with Gunn sharing an image from the set (above) that showed Alcock sat in a chair with her character's logo printed on it, looking out towards a futuristic, neon-lit environment. Gunn confirmed in mid-May that shooting had wrapped. Supergirl cast: Every confirmed actor House of the Dragon and Sirens star Milly Alcock leads the cast of Supergirl as Kara Zor-El, who debuted in a brief cameo appearance in this summer's Superman reboot. Posting on Instagram about her casting, Gunn said: "Milly is a fantastically talented young actor, and I’m incredibly excited about her being a part of the DCU. "Yes, I first became aware of her in House of the Dragon but I was blown away by her varied auditions and screen tests for Supergirl. She embodies Kara as envisioned by [comic book creators] Tom King, Bilquis Evely and [screenwriter] Ana Nogueira." Here's an overview of the full confirmed Supergirl cast – read on for more details on their roles and how they came to be involved. Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll David Krumholtz as Zor-El Emily Beecham as Alura In-Ze Jason Momoa as Lobo In December 2024, Jason Momoa announced that he would be appearing in Supergirl, but would not be reprising the role of Arthur Curry (aka Aquaman) from the now-defunct prior DC universe. Instead, he will debut as intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo; a character he has been connected to for some time, known for his brash personality, violent brawls and a space-faring motorcycle that matches his biker gang-inspired costume. In one of several hints that he'd be playing Lobo in Gunn's reimagined DC Universe, Momoa attended the premiere of The Bikeriders last year, sporting a black-and-white t-shirt that matches the skin tone of the extraterrestrial Lobo (see above). Momoa said (via Instagram): "So Lobo was... I collect comics, and I don't do so much anymore, but he was always my favourite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I'm like, 'Hello? It's the perfect role'." Midway through shooting on Supergirl, producer Gunn shared on social media that Momoa was one of the first actors he spoke to after being formally announced as DC Studios boss, adding that he's "loved watching Jason bring him to life". View oEmbed on the source website Previously, Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts had been cast as Supergirl's principle villain: the sword-wielding, magic-using space pirate known as Krem of the Yellow Hills (via The Hollywood Reporter). Viewers may know Schoenaerts for his roles in Red Sparrow, The Old Guard and HBO's The Regime (below). In January 2025, David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Emily Beecham (The Pursuit of Love) were announced to be playing Supergirl's parents in the film, with THR also getting that exclusive scoop. Finally, 3 Body Problem star Eve Ridley has joined the film as Ruthye Mary Knoll; an orphaned alien girl protected by Supergirl, after her father is killed by the villainous Krem. We can probably expect another appearance from the mischievous Krypto too, considering that Kara collected her badly behaved pooch after his pivotal role in Superman's clash with Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). No other DCU characters have been announced for the film just yet, but it seems possible that Corenswet's Superman could cameo briefly, given that Alcock's cameo in his film established a bond of sorts between the two Kryptonians. Director Craig Gillespie is helming the upcoming blockbuster, with his past credits being Margot Robbie's I, Tonya, Emma Stone's Cruella and factual drama miniseries Pam & Tommy. Supergirl plot explained Supergirl will be based on a recent comic book series titled Woman of Tomorrow, which began with a listless Kara Zor-El finding purpose when she is approached by a young orphan from a destroyed planet. Together, they travel the universe in an attempt to track down the evil-doers who caused the tragedy – led by space pirate Krem of the Yellow Hills – which proves to be a powerful journey that shakes both to their core. "We will see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl, raised on a rock, a chip off of Krypton, and who watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life," said Gunn. "She is much more hardcore and not the Supergirl we're used to." Fans previously caught a glimpse of the character's immense power in 2023's The Flash, which took place in the since-retired DCEU continuity and saw relative unknown Sasha Calle in the role. Is there a Supergirl trailer? Not just yet. We'll update this page as soon as any footage drops. For now, you can check out Gunn's announcement video below, where he discusses Supergirl and various other DC Studios projects. Watch here: View oEmbed on the source website Supergirl is flying into cinemas on Friday 26th June 2026. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Superman cast: Full list of actors and characters in James Gunn film
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan lead the line-up.
There is a long list of actors who have played Superman over the years – with Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill the most prominent two – and now David Corenswet has added his name to that list in James Gunn's new take on the iconic DC superhero. He's one of many stars drafted in for this first film in the new DC Universe, with Superman regulars Lex Luthor and Lois Lane played respectively by Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan and a whole host of other supporting characters brought to the screen too. One piece of casting that had been kept secret until just before the release of the film was the identity of Superman's Kryptonian father Jor-El, who appears in a brief but vitally important recorded message during the film. As Gunn himself confirmed in an interview with Jake’s Takes shortly prior to release day, his former Guardians of the Galaxy collaborator Bradley Cooper took on the role as "a favour" to him. The director explained: "He’s a friend. We’ve stayed in close contact since the Guardians movies, and I admire him greatly as an actor and as a director." That's just one of a number of cameos in the film – a brief appearance for Milly Alcock's Supergirl being another notable one – alongside more substantial roles for DC characters such as Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and Guy Gardner's Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), who have the potential to make a major breakthrough with mainstream movie-goers. If you're excited to meet them, and many others, read on for everything you need to know about the Superman cast. Superman cast: Full list of confirmed actors for James Gunn film The full list of confirmed actors is as follows – scroll down for more detailed profiles on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before. David Corenswet as Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica aka The Engineer Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho Frank Grillo plays Rick Flag Sr Wendell Pierce as Perry White Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher Neva Howell as Martha Kent Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent Bradley Cooper as Jor-El Angela Sarafyan as Lara Lor-Van Zlatko Burić as Vasil Ghurkos Terence Rosemore as Otis Berg Stephen Blackehart as Sydney Happersen Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord (cameo) Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (cameo) John Cena as Christopher Smith / Peacemaker (cameo) Will Reeve as news reporter (cameo) Alan Tudyk as Superman Robot Four (voice role) Grace Chan as Superman Robot Twelve (voice role) Michael Rooker as Superman Robot One (voice role) Pom Klementieff as Superman Robot Five (voice role) Jennifer Holland as Superman Robot (voice role) Michael Rosenbaum as Lex's Raptar guard (voice role) David Corenswet plays Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent Who is Superman? Of course, the original superhero and DC's leading man, Superman is the last son of the doomed planet Krypton, who was sent off in a space pod by his father shortly before the planet exploded. He landed on Earth, specifically Kansas, where he was raised by humans Jonathan and Martha Kent. This new film will not be an origin story, but will instead explore Kal-El aka Clark as he tries to reconcile his quaint small-town upbringing with his extraordinary destiny. What else has David Corenswet been in? The American actor is known for his roles in Ryan Murphy shows The Politician and Hollywood, the mini-series We Own This City, and the films Look This Way and Pearl. Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor Who is Lex Luthor? The villainous CEO of LexCorp, who is hellbent on enacting revenge against the two people he feels have wronged him – Superman and Lois Lane. Lex is frequently considered to be Superman's arch-nemesis, with his genius intellect proving a formidable match for the Kryptonian's incredible strength. His motivations have varied over the years, but jealousy and a compulsive need to be adored have factored into past stories. What else has Nicholas Hoult been in? Hoult rose to fame for his role in British TV series Skins. He went on to star in a number of films, including The Menu, Warm Bodies and Mad Max: Fury Road. He played Dr Hank McCoy aka Beast in the X-Men prequel films First Class, Days of Future Past, Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane Who is Lois Lane? An intrepid and whip-smart reporter for the Daily Planet, Lois Lane is the long-running love interest of Superman in the comics and in numerous other adaptations. What else has Rachel Brosnahan been in? Brosnahan is best known for her acclaimed and highly-awarded turn as Midge Maisel in the Amazon series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, along with the series House of Cards and Manhattan. The American actress has also starred in films such as The Unborn, Beautiful Creatures, I'm Your Woman, The Courier and Patriots' Day. Nathan Fillion plays Guy Gardner/Green Lantern Who is Guy Gardner/Green Lantern? Guy Gardner is one of several characters to have held the title of Green Lantern. He's a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic police force, and is a notable member of the Justice League. Plus, he has an iconic bowl cut that Fillion's live-action version has bravely adapted faithfully. What else has Nathan Fillion been in? Fillion is best known for playing the leading roles of Richard Castle in Castle, Mal Reynolds in Firefly and John Nolan in The Rookie. He's also appeared in the likes of Santa Clarita Diet and Netflix's adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, and has collaborated on numerous projects with director Gunn. Edi Gathegi plays Mister Terrific Who is Mister Terrific? Also known by his civilian name Michael Holt, Mister Terrific is a genius inventor known for developing cutting-edge technology that rivals even Batman's considerable arsenal. His strategic mind makes him a natural leader. What else has Edi Gathegi been in? Gathegi is known for playing Laurent in the Twilight films, as well as Dr Jeffrey Cole in House. He's also starred in the series For All Mankind and Into the Badlands. Isabela Merced plays Hawkgirl Who is Hawkgirl? In the comics, Kendra Saunders is the third person to hold the mantle of Hawkgirl. The character is typically portrayed as an immortal being, who reincarnates into another body upon death. What else has Isabela Merced been in? Merced's first major film role was in Transformers: The Last Knight. Since then she's gone on to have a varied career in the likes of Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Madame Web and Alien: Romulus, while she also played Dina in the second season of The Last of Us. María Gabriela de Faría plays Angela Spica aka The Engineer Who is Angela Spica? A secondary antagonist in the film, who is connected to another DC team called The Authority, of which Gunn is also developing a film adaptation. Her body is spliced with nanotech that she can put to deadly use, with one action sequence in the Superman trailer seeing her manifest buzzsaws as an unconscious Mister Terrific lays at her feet. What else has María Gabriela de Faría been in? The star is best known for her roles in The Exorcism of God and Animal Control. Anthony Carrigan plays Metamorpho aka Rex Mason Who is Metamorpho? Metamorpho is a superhero with the ability to change his body into any element. His appearance is considered monstrous by some, with actor Anthony Carrigan telling DC Studios Podcast that he feels "cursed" by his power. "It was really important to me... [that] this character in particular has this real kind of pathos to him," he explained. "And unlike a lot of superheroes, he's not crazy about the fact that he's a superhero. He feels cursed by what he has. And so I really kind of bring something to that, and it really lit a fire." What else has Anthony Carrigan been in? Carrigan's breakout role was as Noho Hank in the HBO series Barry. He's also known for playing Victor Zsasz in Gotham on Fox and Kyle Davies in The Forgotten on ABC. Frank Grillo plays Rick Flag Sr Who is Rick Flag Sr? The father of Joel Kinnaman's Rick Flag (last seen in 2021's The Suicide Squad). He is director of the governmental organisation ARGUS and has previously managed the Creature Commandos at the behest of Amanda Waller. What else has Frank Grillo been in? Comic book fans will recognise Grillo as Captain America villain Brock Rumlow aka Crossbones, who appeared in both Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War. He's also known for The Shield, Prison Break and Tulsa King. Pruitt Taylor Vince plays Pa Kent Who is Pa Kent? Superman's adoptive father on Earth. What else has Pruitt Taylor been in? Film credits include Mississippi Burning and JFK, while TV credits include The Mentalist, Murder One, True Blood and The Blacklist. Neva Howell plays Martha Kent Who is Martha Kent? Superman's adoptive mother on Earth. What else has Neva Howell been in? The star's film credits include Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Long Haul, Steven Soderbergh’s Logan Lucky and My Fellow Americans. Skyler Gisondo plays Jimmy Olsen View oEmbed on the source website Who is Jimmy Olsen? A photographer at The Daily Planet, who becomes a close friend to Clark Kent and Lois Lane. So close, in fact, that the character once led his own light-hearted comic book series, which was famously titled Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen. Believe it or not, it lasted almost 20 years and remains fondly remembered to this day. What else has Skyler Gisondo been in? Olsen is best known for his work on HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet and the Night at the Museum franchise. He also played a supporting role in Paul Thomas Anderson awards contender Licorice Pizza. Wendell Pierce plays Perry White Who is Perry White? Perry White is the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet and the boss of Clark Kent, Lois Lane and their colleagues at the publication. What else has Wendell Pierce been in? Pierce recently popped up in MCU flick Thunderbolts*, where he played a US politician tasked with grilling Julia Louis Dreyfus's Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Other credits include The Wire, Suits and Chicago PD. Beck Bennett plays Steve Lombard Who is Steve Lombard? A sports reporter for Metropolis's newspaper, The Daily Planet. What else has Beck Bennett been in? Bennett was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for eight seasons. Film credits include Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Zoolander 2. Mikaela Hoover plays Cat Grant Who is Cat Grant? A columnist at The Daily Planet. What else has Mikaela Hoover been in? The actor's film credits include Guardians of the Galaxy, The Belko Experiment and Super, while TV credits include Fox's Lucifer, TBS's The Guest Book and FX's The League. Milly Alcock plays Kara Zor-El/Supergirl Who is Supergirl? Kara is a Kryptonian superhero and the biological cousin of Kal-El/Clark Kent. She is expected to feature in Superman, but we also know that she'll appear in a DC project before her own film, Woman of Tomorrow. What else has Milly Alcock been in? Alcock is best known for her role as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon. More recently, she appeared opposite Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy in the Netflix miniseries Sirens. Gunn said of her casting: "Milly is a fantastically talented young actor, and I’m incredibly excited about her being a part of the DCU. Yes, I first became aware of her in House of the Dragon, but I was blown away by her varied auditions and screen tests for Supergirl. "She embodies Kara as envisioned by Tom King, Bilquis Evely and Ana Nogueira." Sean Gunn plays Maxwell Lord Who is Maxwell Lord? Lord is a wealthy businessman, who is typically portrayed as a villain in DC media. Previously, a version of the character was portrayed by Pedro Pascal in 2020 blockbuster Wonder Woman 1984. What else has Sean Gunn been in? The brother of Superman writer-director James Gunn, it's little surprise that he's appeared in several of the filmmaker's earlier projects, including dark comedy Super and the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. He will reprise the role of Maxwell Lord in this summer's Peacemaker season 2. Sara Sampaio plays Eve Teschmacher Who is Eve Teschmacher? Lex Luthor's assistant and girlfriend. What else has Sara Sampaio been in? Superman will be the Portuguese model's acting debut. Superman will be released in cinemas on 11th July 2025. Check out more of our Film and Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Superman release date, trailer and latest news on James Gunn's DC movie
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult front a new dawn for the iconic superhero.
This summer has already given us a fair few blockbusters – from Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning to Jurassic World Rebirth – but the one that many cinemagoers have been waiting for is James Gunn's new take on Superman. Ever since the Guardians of the Galaxy director was announced as the creative lead of the new DC Universe, fans have been very intrigued to see what he cooks up – and based on early reviews, it looks like they could be in for a treat. With more than 150 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently sits on a score of 86 per cent, although it's worth noting that our own 3-star RadioTimes.com review was a little more mixed. Still, there's not long to go before you can head to cinemas and form you're on view on the film – which is intended to kickstart a whole new extended universe that shifts things away from the often maligned version served up by Zack Snyder and co. Of course, the longevity of this rebooted universe will rest heavily on this film's success, but we can expect at least one more big-screen outing in the form of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is already in production. David Corenswet (Twisters) plays the Kryptonian hero and his civilian alter-ego Clark Kent this time around, with a recent pair of posters showing his transformation between the two distinct identities. Suffice to say, we're not sure how nobody recognises him either. View oEmbed on the source website If you're excited for what's to come from DC Studios' first proper release, read on for everything you need to know about James Gunn's Superman ahead of its cinematic run this summer. Superman release date Superman flies into cinemas on Friday 11th July 2025, meaning there's only a matter of days left until we usher in a new dawn for DC Comics on the big screen. Technically, this is the second entry in Gunn's rebooted DC Universe (following animated series Creature Commandos), but the stakes remain high as this fledgling franchise tries to find its feet. Filming took place between February and July 2024, meaning that the film has spent a full year in post-production, hopefully resulting in some dazzling visuals when it finally arrives in cinemas. View oEmbed on the source website Reflecting on the shoot, Gunn said: "The destination has been Superman, but the journey has been the toil and the laughter and the emotions and ideas and magic we’ve shared together on set – and for that I am forever grateful." In June 2025, little more than a month from the film's release, the writer-director revealed that his Superman film was officially complete and locked up at DC HQ until its global rollout in cinemas. The update came accompanied with a selfie of Gunn and his cast from the set. See below: View oEmbed on the source website Superman cast: Who stars in James Gunn's reboot? David Corenswet leads the cast of Superman, playing both the caped hero and his civilian alter-ego Clark Kent. The Twisters star is taking over the role from Henry Cavill, who portrayed the DC icon in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, Batman v Superman and Justice League, as well as taking a brief cameo in 2022's Black Adam. Hyping up his new star, Gunn told The Hollywood Reporter: "Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, David Corenswet is going to freak everyone out with how great he is. He is one of the best actors I’ve ever worked with, and he can do everything. The man is incredible." The casting refresh is supposed to usher in a fresh start for the DC Comics film franchise, which has suffered a string of box office bombs in the recent past, including Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash and Blue Beetle. Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) and Nicholas Hoult (Nosferatu) co-star in Superman as the title character's principal love interest Lois Lane and his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. On joining the project, Brosnahan told Deadline: "It's a hopeful superhero movie, which I feel like is so true to the comics. So, I'm excited for audiences to see it and hopefully have some fun and enjoy the ride with us." View oEmbed on the source website Rather than gradually build out a universe, as Marvel has done so effectively and the previous DC regime attempted, Gunn's Superman will introduce viewers to a world already inhabited by established superheroes. This includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, a member of the Green Lantern Corps (set to be expanded in Max original series Lanterns). Addressing the tone of the film (via THR), co-star Carrigan teased: "I am hesitant to liken it to Guardians, but I do think that [Superman] has the same heart and intelligence. That's James's trademark. "But I think it's going to be its own thing entirely. The process of working on it was such a special one, and the whole cast was on board with bringing something really special to it. So, hopefully, that's conveyed on-screen." Once again, Clark Kent will spend his civilian hours at news organisation The Daily Planet, with Wendell Pierce (Thunderbolts*) as editor Perry White and Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza) as photographer Jimmy Olsen. View oEmbed on the source website Beck Bennett, Mikaela Hoover and Christopher McDonald are set to play Clark's fellow reporters at the outlet, while Neva Howell and Pruitt Taylor Vince have been hired as his adoptive human parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent. House of the Dragon alum Milly Alcock is also expected to make a cameo appearance as Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl, ahead of her own solo film Woman of Tomorrow, which is due for release next year. A less expected cameo comes in the form of Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, who has announced his return to the DC Universe in a voice role spanning just a "couple of lines". The actor famously played Lex Luthor in The CW's coming-of-age sci-fi drama. Here's a round-up of the confirmed Superman cast: David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mister Terrific Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason / Metamorpho Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica / The Engineer Wendell Pierce as Perry White Alan Tudyk as TBC Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent Neva Howell as Martha Kent Terence Rosemore as Otis Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord Michael Rosenbaum as TBC Superman plot: What is it about? The plot of 2025's Superman has been kept largely under wraps so far, but we do know that the film will focus on Clark Kent "balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing". DC Studios co-CEO and producer Peter Safran described the film as the formal "launch of the DCU", with preceding entry Creature Commandos being referred to as an "amuse-bouche for what's coming up". Meanwhile, Warner Bros is promising that the film will boast a "singular blend of epic action, humour and heart, delivering a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind". One particular element of the film that has been discussed at length is the film debut of Krypto the Super Dog, with this incarnation said to be based on Gunn's own pet pooch; a badly-behaved rescue named Ozu. Gunn told the crowd at CinemaCon (via THR): "Ozu is terrible to anyone who comes near him... I thought, 'Oh, my God, what if this dog had superpowers? I'd be f****d.' And I said, 'Now I know what I’m going to do with Superman.'" Explaining his decision to reinstate the red trunks that were absent in Zack Snyder's era, Gunn told Gizmodo: "He's an alien... He's this incredibly powerful, could be considered scary, individual, and he wants people to like him. "He wants to be a symbol of hope and positivity. So he dresses like a professional wrestler. He dresses in a way that makes people unafraid of him, that shows that hope, that shows that positivity. And that really clicked in for me." Superman trailers There are plenty of Superman trailers for those excited to see the full film. The latest one dropped in May 2025 and had no trouble generating hype for this new era of DC's flagship hero. Watch here: View oEmbed on the source website The previous month, Gunn had dropped a five-minute 'Sneak Peek' at a suspenseful scene in which an injured Superman is taken to the Fortress of Solitude by his trusty pooch, Krypto. You can check that out below: View oEmbed on the source website The initial teaser trailer for Superman dropped mere days before Christmas 2024, and was quite the gift for DC fans to unwrap. Here's a reminder of that early promo, in case you just can't get enough: View oEmbed on the source website Superman will be released in cinemas on Friday 11th July 2025. Check out more of our Film and Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Batman Part II: Release date, cast and latest sequel news
The Caped Crusader returns... eventually.
*Warning: Spoilers for The Batman ahead* Among all the excitement about the beginning of James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe this year, question marks have remained over some of the studio's existing films – perhaps none more so than The Batman II. The film – which will be the second to star Robert Pattinson as The Caped Crusader following The Batman in 2022 – exists separately to Gunn's new franchise, although there have been some suggestions (no more than rumours at this stage) that it could later be folded into the DCU. Fans have already been waiting a while for the second chapter in the saga, and although there's still a fair bit longer to go, we were given some good news at the start of 2025 that filming was set to commence later in the year. Speaking to Deadline at the Golden Globes, writer and director Matt Reeves said: "I can tell you that we’ll be shooting this year" while the trade publication also revealed that they'd heard a summer start date was planned, keeping things on track for the already delayed 2027 release. The sequel is set to be a star-studded event, with Reeves revealing that it will feature Colin Farrell's Penguin – who was most recently seen in his own critically acclaimed spin-off series The Penguin – as well as Andy Serkis as Alfred and Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon. Interestingly, Pattinson's Batman did not appear in The Penguin, with Reeves recently explaining to Digital Spy: "[Batman’s] out there trying to grapple with the aftermath of everything that happened, which to some degree he blames himself for." Reeves also said that fans can expect the film to "dig into the epic story about deeper corruption, and it goes into places that he couldn’t anticipate in the first one. The seeds of where this goes are all in the first movie. It expands in a way that will show you aspects of the character you never got to see". Fans are also expecting Barry Keoghan's Joker to make an appearance, following his cameo in the first film, but Keoghan himself has said he "can't say much" about his ongoing role in the franchise. But what else do we know about Reeves's plans for The Batman Part II? Be warned: spoilers for The Batman follow. The Batman Part II release date We still have a long time to wait, as the film is now scheduled to be released in cinemas on Friday 1st October 2027. On Friday 27th December 2024, it was reported that the release date for the film had been pushed back yet again. This is the second delay for the Batman sequel. In March 2024, it was delayed a year, from October 2025 to October 2026, and now it's been delayed until 2027. Following the second delay, James Gunn took to Threads to write: "Matt is committed to making the best film he possibly can, and no one can accurately guess exactly how long a script will take to write. "Once there is a finished script, there is around two years for pre-production, shooting and post-production on big films." He later defended the gap, explaining: "To be fair, a 5 year gap or more is fairly common in sequels. 7 years between Alien and Aliens. 14 years between Incredibles. 7 years between the first two Terminators. 13 years between Avatars. 36 years between Top Guns. And, of course, 6 years between Guardians Vol 2 and Vol 3." The title was confirmed on 31st January 2023 as The Batman Part II. The Batman Part II cast and character speculation Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz will be reprising their roles as billionaire socialite Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, and Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, in The Batman Part II, it was confirmed at CinemaCon 2022. Pattinson previously discussed his intentions for the trilogy in a 2021 interview with Empire, noting: "I’ve made a kind of map for where Bruce’s psychology would grow over two more movies. I would love to do it." He also confirmed that if Warner Bros was to approach him about reprising his role once or twice more, he wouldn’t hesitate to say yes. "I would love to do it," Pattinson said, as producer Dylan Clark added: "As the first stand-alone Batman in 10 years, the hope is we can lay a foundation that you can build stories upon." There's also plenty of scope for more character development when it comes to Selina Kyle (Big Little Lies' Zoë Kravitz), who is clearly still developing her alter-ego of Catwoman in The Batman. The same goes for detective James Gordon (Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright), who's only a lieutenant in The Batman rather than a Commissioner, as he's more widely known. Sadly, John Turturro is unlikely to return as Falcone after he was shot and killed by antagonist The Riddler/Edward Nashton (Paul Dano), and the same goes for Peter Sarsgaard as the late DA Gil Colson. However, we do know that Colin Farrell is expected to be back as Penguin, following his character's development in his own spin-off show. Reeves told Variety in September 2024: "There are details that actually connect right into the way the next movie begins, and the way that Oz enters that world as we hand the baton back to Batman, and Batman is on another case." It also seems possible that Dano could reprise his role as The Riddler, having told RadioTimes.com, when asked about potential sequels: "If I'm called back to Gotham, I'll be there." Then, there's the question mark over Barry Keoghan's role as the Joker, after he was teased in a cameo scene at the end of the first film. Keoghan has remained tight-lipped about a potential appearance, but for our money it seems very likely he'll make at least another short appearance, perhaps teeing up a bigger role in a third film. Here's a list of who we expect to see in The Batman Part II: Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle / Catwoman Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth The Batman Part II plot speculation Unsurprisingly, specific plot details are being kept under wraps for now, but Pattinson has shared which Batman villains he would like to see tackled next in the series. "I’d love to do something like Court of Owls," the actor told Den of Geek, adding: "There are elements of The Batman which are kind of horror and I think it really feels quite new for Batman." Pattinson has also mentioned the killer Calendar Man as a potential villain, as well as Mr Freeze. Reeves recently told Collider that he wanted to do explore a more "grounded" take on Mr Freeze, explaining: "In my view, I just feel drawn to finding the grounded version of everything. So to me it would be a challenge in an interesting way to try and figure out how that could happen, even the idea of something like Mr Freeze, that is such a great story, right? "I think there's actually a grounded version of that story, which could be really powerful and could be really great." Asked around the time of the first film's release whether there were any specific comics he'd like to see adapted for a sequel, producer Dylan Clark was rather more vague. "I think it's incumbent on us to create new stories that are true to the comics that people know and love," he told RadioTimes.com. "So, you know, on this one, Robert read all the comics and there were certain things that we borrowed from multiple storylines. "But really, Matt wanted to create a unique way into Batman and create a unique story. And then my hope is that people go, 'Oh, that's from Long Halloween, that's from Year One, is that a little bit of Killing Joke? And is that Arkham Asylum there?' Those things are important to us, but really for us we wanted to do our own story." Clark also said the creative team "inevitably" had ideas about sequels, but remained relatively tight-lipped about what those ideas might be. "Do we have ideas about the sequels? You just inevitably do, because you'll start to say, you know, wouldn't it be cool if... you know, what we haven't seen yet. And, you know, we didn't get enough of Alfred in this movie, or, you know, Gordon's gonna do this in his career. "So, you know, with 80 years of Batman in the canon and all these great comics, there are multiple storylines that are just exciting." Speaking to Variety in 2024, Reeves teased the plot of the film even more, saying it is "going to dig into the epic story about deeper corruption, and it goes into places that he couldn’t anticipate in the first one. The seeds of where this goes are all in the first movie. It expands in a way that will show you aspects of the character you never got to see." He continued: "Batman is constantly battling these forces. But those forces can’t be entirely exorcised. So the next movie delves deeper into that." And at the Golden Globes at the start of 2025, he added to Deadline: "We’re doing something where the story continues from, but I hope that people will be surprised by." As for the idea of the films being folded into Gunn's DCU, he said: "I mean, it really comes down to whether or not it makes sense. What's been great is there was a story that I wanted to tell that we're calling The Epic Crime Saga which is the thrust of what we wanted to do. It's been important to me to be able to play that out. James and Peter have been really, really great about that and they're letting us do that." Is there a trailer for a sequel? Hold your horses! It's far too early for a trailer, but now that a sequel has been given the go-ahead, fans might not have too long to wait. Watch this space! Read more: The Batman ending explained: How does Robert Pattinson film end? Read more: How to watch Batman movies in order and where to stream Read more: The Batman producer reveals there are “inevitably” ideas for sequels Read more: The Batman soundtrack - full list of music in DC Comics film The Batman Part II will be released on Friday 1st October 2027. Check out more of our Sci-Fi or Film coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Harley Quinn season 5 release schedule: When are new episodes out?
More raucous antics await in the fifth season of Harley Quinn, which sees the unpredictable villain-turned-antihero turn her attention to a new city: Metropolis. That's right, the home of Superman is about to get a lot more dangerous, with Harley (Kaley Cuoco), Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) and their assortment of villainous friends descending on the so-called Big Apricot. Harley Quinn is separate from DC's all-new shared cinematic universe, masterminded by James Gunn, which formally kicked off with The Suicide Squad successor Creature Commandos over the summer. Alas, UK-based fans are still waiting for that animated Max series to arrive – and the same is true of Harley Quinn season 5, which is yet to secure a confirmed premiere date on this side of the pond. However, the rollout in the US is looking much clearer, so read on for more on the Harley Quinn season 5 release schedule on stateside streaming service Max. Harley Quinn season 5: When are new episodes out? Harley Quinn season 5 episodes will be released on Thursdays at 12am PT/3am ET on Max, starting from Thursday 16th January 2025 and ending with the season finale on 20th March. The season is expected to drop one episode per week, in line with earlier runs. The previous four seasons were broadcast on UK channel E4 and temporarily made available to stream on Channel 4, but it is not yet clear whether the network has chosen to retain the DC series for its fifth run. We'll update this page when more information becomes available on the UK release. Harley Quinn season 5 release schedule If you're in the US, and looking ahead to Harley Quinn's rollout on Max, look no further than our full season 5 release schedule below. Here's when to mark your calendar: Harley Quinn season 5 episode 1 – The Big Apricot – Thursday 16th January 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 2 – The Mess Is the Point – Thursday 23rd January 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 3 – Back to School – Thursday 30th January 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 4 – Thursday 6th February 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 5 – Thursday 13th February 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 6 – Thursday 20th February 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 7 – Thursday 27th February 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 8 – Thursday 6th March 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 9 – Thursday 13th March 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Harley Quinn season 5 episode 10 – Thursday 20th March 2025 (12am PT/3am ET) Is there a Harley Quinn season 5 trailer? Yes! You can check out the trailer for Harley Quinn season 5 below for a glimpse of what's in store. View oEmbed on the source website Harley Quinn season 5 is coming soon to Max. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
David Corenswet suffers nasty crash landing in first Superman trailer
After plenty of teasers, the highly anticipated trailer for James Gunn's Superman has arrived. Starring David Corenswet as the titular character, the trailer sees the iconic superhero crash-landing in a very snowy landscape and spitting up blood, interspersed with shots of him entering The Daily Planet offices as his alias Clark Kent. We also get our first looks at the likes of of Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, in addition to all sorts of explosive action including collapsing buildings and fire-breathing creatures. You can watch it in full below: View oEmbed on the source website The superhero movie wrapped production earlier this year, and will kick off Gunn and Peter Safran's new DCU in truly exciting fashion. Little is known about what will take place in Superman, but according to DC's X page, the film will "focus on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing". However, since then, Gunn and Safran have revealed some additional details on the film together, with Safran saying: "[This] is really the launch of the DCU. The first two projects are an amuse-bouche for what’s coming up with Superman: Legacy. "James is currently writing it. We’re hoping that he will direct it. It’s not an origin story. It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. "Superman represents truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned." While Gunn added: "With our stories, we want to take it away from good guy vs bad guy. There are really good – almost saintly – people, and Superman is among them. There are really terrible villains like Gorilla Grodd or the Joker. "And then there’s everybody in between them, so there are all these shades of grey which allow us to tell complex stories." Arriving in cinemas on 11th July 2025, there is less than a year to go before a new Man of Steel makes his way to the silver screen! Superman will be released in cinemas on 11th July 2025. Check out more of our Film and Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch DC movies and shows in order - DCU and DCEU in chronological and release date order
There's plenty of superhero action to be found in the DC Universe – here's the best way to experience it.
Even if you're a fan, you'd be forgiven for being somewhat confused by the current state of DC films. After launching its rival to the Marvel Cinematic Universe a decade ago with the Man of Steel, the comics publisher is conducting a soft reboot of the entire DC Universe, starting with Creature Commandos. The plan is now for Guardians of the Galaxy helmer James Gunn to spearhead a new franchise under the simplified name The DC Universe, which will include films like Superman: Legacy in 2025 which will introduce David Corenswet's new interpretation of the iconic hero from Krypton. While the DC Extended Universe is at its end, some of the faces we know from it could still have a part to play. Things are muddied all the more by the existence of two completely separate strands based on some of DC's most iconic characters, with neither Matt Reeves's The Batman flicks nor Todd Phillips's Joker pictures considered to be part of either the DCEU or DC Universe. The DCEU chapter might now have been closed, but if you still want to watch any of the films from this somewhat turbulent 10-year period – or start afresh with the DCU, we have you covered. Read on for everything you need to know. How to watch DCU movies and series in release order The new DCU has only just kicked off, with Gunn's passion project, Creature Commandos. The rest of the films and series are still upcoming - but we do know some of what the slate has to offer. The first chapter of the DCU will be titled Gods and Monsters. 1. Creature Commandos (2024) Creature Commandos which has a similar set-up to Suicide Squad, follows the father of Rick Flag, who was played by Joel Kinnaman, as he leads a rag-tag group of prisoners including the likes of Eric Frankenstein and Weasel. Frank Grillo's take on Rick Flag Sr will show up in future projects including Superman and Peacemaker season 2. 2. Superman (2025) Heralding David Coronswet as the new Man of Steel, Superman will be considered the true beginning of the DCU. The highly-anticipated movie will explore Superman's journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his human family. How to watch DCEU movies and series in release order Before there was the DCU, there was the DCEU. The simplest method of watching the DC Extended Universe movies is by following the order they were released in cinemas. The story kicks off with the introduction of arguably the publisher's most iconic hero, Superman, in 2013's Man of Steel, followed by other comic book greats like Batman and Wonder Woman in later instalments... 1. Man of Steel (2013) Man of Steel retells Superman's iconic origin story for the first time in a generation, chronicling his arrival on Earth from the doomed planet Krypton and his adoption by a kind couple living in Kansas, as well as his first major test at the hands of the villainous General Zod. Henry Cavill (The Witcher), Michael Shannon (Knives Out), Russell Crowe (The Loudest Voice) and Amy Adams (Arrival) lead an all-star cast. Rent or Buy on Prime Video 2. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) This long-awaited sequel to Man of Steel expands the universe significantly, uniting the so-called DC Trinity and laying the groundwork for the formation of the Justice League. Following the events of Man of Steel, billionaire vigilante Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) has become convinced that Superman is a threat to the human race and strives to eliminate him. Jesse Eisenberg co-stars as arch-nemesis Lex Luthor, while Gal Gadot makes her debut as Diana Prince - also known as Wonder Woman. Rent or Buy on Prime Video 3. Suicide Squad (2016) Viola Davis takes on the role of cold and calculating strategist Amanda Waller, who assembles a team of despicable super criminals to send on suicide missions around the world. Will Smith (Bad Boys for Life) and Margot Robbie (Bombshell) shine brightest as sharpshooting assassin Deadshot and the Joker's insane associate Harley Quinn, leading the charge against Cara Delevingne's powerful Enchantress. Rent or Buy on Prime Video 4. Wonder Woman (2017) This prequel heads all the way back to World War I to tell Wonder Woman's epic origin story, which had previously been hinted at in Batman v Superman. The movie depicts Diana's childhood among her fellow Amazonians on the beautiful island of Themyscira, where US fighter pilot Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) suddenly crash lands. They team up and head for the frontlines, as Wonder Woman seeks out her longtime rival Ares, the God of War. Rent or Buy on Prime Video 5. Justice League (2017) DC's premier team of super heroes unites! Justice League sees Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), The Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) team up to fight Steppenwolf, an extraterrestrial being who plans to launch a devastating assault on Earth. Rent ot Buy on Prime Video 6. Aquaman (2018) Set after the events of Justice League, Aquaman focuses on Jason Momoa's Atlantean hero, who must retrieve a legendary trident to stop his half-brother, King Orm (Patrick Wilson), from unleashing a terrible attack on the surface world. Warrior princess Mera (Amber Heard) joins him on a globe-trotting adventure, with the vengeful Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) hot on their trail. Rent or Buy on Prime Video 7. Shazam! (2019) A lighter chapter in the DC Extended Universe, Shazam sees orphaned teen Billy Batson (Asher Angel) granted incredible powers by an ancient wizard, who entrusts him to be the champion needed to save mankind from an imminent threat. He and his foster brother Freddy (Jack Dylan Grazer) have a great time getting to grips with the new abilities, which transform Billy into an older, stronger alter ego portrayed by Zachary Levi (Chuck). But it isn't long before they come face-to-face with unhinged power-hungry scientist Dr Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong)... Rent or Buy on Prime Video 8. Birds of Prey (2020) A follow-up of sorts to 2016's Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey follows Harley Quinn after she liberates herself from the Joker's grasp and sets off on a new path in life. When she is targeted by the psychopathic crime boss Black Mask (Ewan McGregor), she forms an alliance with fellow Gotham City badasses Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and no-nonsense cop Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez). Rent or Buy on Prime Video 9. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Gal Gadot reprised her role as Diana Prince for this sequel film Wonder Woman 1984, which follows the superheroine in the 1980s as she is unexpectedly reunited with dead lover Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) and comes up against two foes in the form of Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) and Cheetah (Kristen Wiig). Warner Bros released the film during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic on HBO Max in the US and in cinemas and later on digital in the UK. The film was the most-watched straight-to-streaming film of 2020 but received mixed critical reviews and was a box office flop due to the pandemic. However, a sequel and spin-off are in development. Rent or Buy on Prime Video 10. The Suicide Squad (2021) Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn brought his comic book movie sensibilities to DC in this sequel and soft-reboot of Suicide Squad, which follows the team of villains/anti-heroes on a new mission for the ruthless Amanda Waller (Viola Davis). In addition to the return of characters such as Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and Rick Flagg (Joel Kinnaman), we also met new characters such as Peacemaker (John Cena) and Bloodsport (Idris Elba). Released in cinemas and on HBO Max in the US, The Suicide Squad was a box office failure amid the Covid-19 pandemic but was critically acclaimed, spawning the HBO Max series spin-off Peacemaker. Rent or Buy on Prime Video 11. Peacemaker (2022) A spin-off HBO Max series following The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker follows the eponymous anti-hero after he recovers from his injuries and joins the enigmatic A.R.G.U.S. black ops squad dubbed "Project Butterfly". Peacemaker sets off to fight this threat with the aid of his A.R.G.U.S. colleagues and faces down a powerful threat taking unpredictable forms. The series has already been renewed for a second season on HBO Max, but the first has not been shown in the UK. Read More: Peacemaker TV series release date: Latest news on how to watch in the UK Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) After a lengthy and vigorous fan campaign, Warner Bros enabled Zack Snyder to return to Justice League to work on his own cut of the film after previously having to leave the production and being replaced by Joss Whedon. While it is not strictly canon now, the longer cut of Justice League expands on subplots of the previous instalments and offers new insights into characters such as Cyborg and The Flash. It does, however, set up a sequel that - at the moment - does not look set to be made. Rent or Buy now on Prime Video Black Adam (2022) A passion project long in the making for Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Black Adam saw the former wrestler turned blockbuster star take on the role of the titular former slave – who was bestowed with the powers of Egyptian Gods some 5,000 years earlier and is finally freed from a guardhouse to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan and Noah Centineo were among those to star alongside Johnson. Buy now on Prime Video Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) Four years after the original, Asher Angel and Zachary Levi reprised their roles as Billy Batson/Shazam in this follow-up – which was rather less well received by critics than the first film. This time round, Billy and his brightly costumed compatriots had to face off against vengeful Greek Godesses Hespera, Kalypso and Anthea – aka, the Daughters of Atlas – who arrive on Earth in search of stolen magic. The villains are brought to the screen by Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler. Buy now on Prime Video The Flash (2023) This much-delayed solo offering for the titular superhero speedster (Ezra Miller) is perhaps most notable for seeing Michael Keaton reprise his iconic role as Batman, after Barry Allen accidentally ends up in a parallel universe when he attempts to alter the timeline to save his family. While the film proved bitterly divisive with critics, hardcore DC fans had plenty to enjoy, thanks to a number of other big name cameos alongside Keaton's substantial role. Rent or Buy now on Prime Video Blue Beetle (2023) Billed as the first Latino-led superhero film, Blue Beetle introduced a reluctant new hero to the DCEU in the shape of college graduate Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) who acquires new powers when an ancient relic he's been asked to look after chooses him as its new host. With some help from his eccentric family, he must use the powers to face off against Susan Sarandon's powerful businesswoman Victoria Kord, who is desperate to use the relic to build a new weapon. Rent or Buy now on Prime Video Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) The final film in the DCEU before James Gunn's reboot sees Jason Momoa reprise his role as Arthur Curry, as he reunites with his brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) and prepares to once again face off against the same villain as last time – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Black Manta. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquaman-Lost-Kingdom-Jason-Momoa/dp/B0CPS7BHJ4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KSAX8TVAD0L1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f1GeTNEDqjgtySpmETIvVQnTbY3Yc_BH-h3a8Ug1ec4IazFhC417Lnsp6RX1TPu_rJKbLsauMA3Twz-YshDUnukatqp89NZP6SCVQTTbOHbCjvGnLyH02efPACk8UuEvtf4FPC5IS0VScLdqV-rCxITDObkjABJvy4UXGAyzCp3B2eiS1VtOAiYJkaC12jjU_APYfpBh8zm7bec2T2U12mt5-tTvJpiH2NR-QUTFQ3k.I6S1oUTUI8LJWEf8jSovgccmImzddwp_1l_WvFc_Rf8&dib_tag=se&keywords=aquaman+and+the+lost+kingdom&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1733242684&s=instant-video&sprefix=aq%2Cinstant-video%2C76&sr=1-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-802770" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Rent or Buy now on Prime Video How to watch DC movies and series in chronological order The order is only slightly different for those wanting to watch the films in chronological order i.e. according to the events of each film. With the exception of short scenes at the beginning and the end, Wonder Woman is set in 1918 during the First World War, placing it much earlier than every other film in the DC Extended Universe. Wonder Woman (1918) Wonder Woman 1984 (1984) Man of Steel (2013) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2013-2015) Suicide Squad (2016) Justice League or Zack Snyder's Justice League (2017) Aquaman (2018) Shazam! (2019) Birds of Prey (2020) The Suicide Squad (2021) Peacemaker (2022) Black Adam (2022) Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) The Flash (2023) Blue Beetle (2023) Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) Batman v Superman was first released in March 2016, but its story is set slightly earlier than that. The opening scene is set during the climactic events of 2013's Man of Steel, but it then jumps forward about 18 months placing it somewhere in 2015. Suicide Squad jumps forward another year and references the devastating aftermath of Batman v Superman's dramatic final battle. Aquaman and Shazam both feature flashback scenes, but for the vast majority are set in the present day, so there's no real need to uproot them from their place later in the pack. Wonder Woman 1984 is actually set in 1984 so follows her first film but is set before most of the others. Of course, Zack Snyder's Justice League exists outside of the timeline so should be treated as its own beast despite being set at the same time as the theatrical cut of Justice League. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where can I watch DC movies? Unfortunately, there's no single streaming service where you can find every movie in the DC Extended Universe included with a subscription (well, not in the UK at least) – but most of the films are available to rent and buy on Prime Video and similar platforms. Fans in the US can now enjoy all of the DC content from Warner Bros. through their streaming service HBO Max. Where do The Batman and Joker fit in with the other DC movies? Matt Reeves's film The Batman – which starred Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader – arrived in cinemas in 2022 but to confuse matters is completely separate from the other DC films, instead starting a new timeline that will be built on with various planned sequels and spin-offs. Meanwhile the same is true of Todd Phillips's Joker film starring Oscar-winning Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a sequel to which will arrive in UK cinemas next year. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Peacemaker season 2 release month confirmed by HBO boss
John Cena's edgy antihero will return next year.
DC fans finally know when to expect the second season of James Gunn's Peacemaker – but be warned, there's still a while longer to wait. The series span out of 2021's The Suicide Squad, following John Cena's gun-toting mercenary, who is prepared to declare war on just about anyone or anything in order to get to his definition of "peace". The first season premiered back in January 2022, earning a generally positive reaction from critics for its zany comedy and ensemble cast, with season 2 now confirmed to be coming to US streamer Max in August 2025. Since the initial episodes launched, Gunn has risen to the position of DC Studios co-CEO (alongside Peter Safran), and is currently overseeing a reboot of the ailing comic book franchise, with Cena's Peacemaker surviving the resulting cull. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The writer-director previously revealed that Peacemaker season 2 will take place after the events of next summer's Superman, starring David Corenswet, while he has also confirmed a character who will appear across both projects. Gunn has tapped Frank Grillo to play Rick Flag Sr, the father of Joel Kinnaman's Suicide Squad role, in the upcoming film and streaming show, with the character set to debut in next month's DC animated series Creature Commandos. On the role, Gunn explained (via EW): "We get to see this character from different angles, and he is not simple. This isn’t just a good guy, not at all. We see all different sides of his character. He is morally a complex human being. "Grillo is somebody who I’ve known for a little while, and I’ve wanted to work with him for a long time. He was one of the first people that I talked to when I took over the studio, like, 'We’re going to find something cool for you,' and now he is everywhere." Grillo previously appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Captain America villain Crossbones, who menaced Chris Evans's hero in both The Winter Soldier and Civil War. In a further tease, Gunn shared an image of a mystery character that Peacemaker and his crew will encounter in season 2, although the jury is out on who exactly they could be. See the first-look photo below. View oEmbed on the source website Peacemaker is available to stream on NOW. Season 2 coming soon. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Penguin ending explained: Why does Oz kill [SPOILER]?
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for The Penguin episode 8. In an explosive final episode, The Penguin has given us a showdown for the ages, with Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) finally triumphing against Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) in episode 8 of the spin-off - but at what cost? Following a disturbing episode 7, which revealed that Oz actually killed his brothers as a child, the finale episode pulls more shocks, surprises and twists out of the bag, also setting up The Batman: Part 2. Most of all, fans have been absolutely crushed by the death of Vic Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz), with Oz murdering his only friend in the final scenes of the show. In a press conference following the finale, Farrell admitted he was "crushed" by the scene, with showrunner Lauren LeFranc explaining the decision further. So, as we await any news on a potential season 2, here's exactly what went down. The Penguin ending explained: Why does Oz kill Vic? Let's cut to the chase. The finale episode sees Oz brutally kill Vic, as he fears Vic would make him weak. Showrunner LeFranc explained that shock decision to Deadline, saying: “Oz has shown himself to be someone who is narcissistic and lives in his own delusion. He has really struggled with receiving love and seeks it out from his mother, but never fully trusts it from people. "In so many ways, he is a broken man. When it comes to Victor, it was really important to me that Oz kill him — not because he has any reason to, and Victor did come through for him. Victor is like family. Yet Victor saw Oz at his weakest, at his most vulnerable. Oz really feels like he needs a level of power. He can’t have weakness, so he kills Victor.” Episode 8 picks up with Francis, Oz's mother (Deirdre O'Connell), in the past, as she revisits how she felt after the deaths of her sons Jack and Benny, following the revelation that Oz killed both of his brothers as a child. We discover that she's known all this time - but there's more. Rex Calabrese (Louis Cancelmi) pays her a visit and she tells him the truth, that Oz locked his brothers in the tunnel. Rex suggests that one option is to "let him go" - or, in other words, kill Oz. Francis asks for Rex's help and takes Oz out to a jazz club - a scene we've seen before in another light. She tells Oz that Rex will be driving him home tonight. Things get blurry and Dr Julian Rush (Theo Rossi) and Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), who kidnapped Francis last episode, suddenly appear in the flashback, urging her to stay in the moment, and making it clear that they're hearing everything that happened that night. Young Oz assures his mother he's going to take care of her, and urges her not to give up on him, before asking her to dance. Back in the present, Vic sees Crown Point up in smoke after the explosion at the end of episode 7. He desperately searches for Oz, who's also been kidnapped by Sofia and Julian and taken to the jazz club with his mother. Sofia makes it clear that she knows about Oz killing his brothers and about his mother looking the other way. She asks him why he lied about being with his brothers, and Oz says he doesn't know what she's talking about. But then Sofia reveals to Oz that his mother asked Rex to kill him, taunting the pair of them. Julian prepares to cut off one of Francis's fingers, with Sofia urging Oz to tell his mother the truth about his brothers. Francis tells him to say it - as she already knows. Oz tells her she's getting things confused and, in a burst of hatred, Francis smashes a bottle and stabs Oz, calling him the devil. In her horror, she sees a younger version of Oz pleading with her and Jack and Benny's ghosts dripping with water. As Jack and Benny fade away, Francis collapses. So, was Oz lying when he denied he had anything to do with his brothers' deaths? According to actor Farrell, maybe not. Farrell recently told RadioTimes.com: "I think he washes his hands of it totally, and has convinced himself that it didn't happen the way it did. It's that grave. But it's in there somewhere – the darkness. And it was there at that age, that's the thing. "[The show] should be entertaining more than anything else, but I know Lauren [LeFranc, showrunner] did want to approach the notion that monsters are, more often than not, created by family, by society, by circumstance, rather than just being born. [For Oz], I think both are the case... he was a creature of nature and nurture." View Green Video on the source website Oz manages to get out of his restraints, shooting at Sofia. He escapes, rushing his mother to hospital, and he finally calls Vic. Vic finds Oz stapling up his wound in a cupboard of the hospital (claiming that it was Sofia who stabbed him). Vic gives Oz a pep talk, telling him that people in Crown Point respect him. Meanwhile, Sofia holds a meeting in her father's home, saying that she's leaving Gotham and offering up her home, territories and businesses to whoever brings her Oz. But Link (Robert Lee Leng) is playing both sides - he calls Vic and gives him a heads-up that there's a bounty on Oz's head. Oz, though, has big plans. He takes a trip to City Hall, telling councilman Sebastian Hady (Rhys Coiro) that Sofia blew up Crown Point to destroy the biggest drug lab in Gotham. He conveniently swaps himself out for Salvatore Maroni in the story, though, saying it was he who killed Alberto Falcone and that Sofia blew up his drug operation. He says it's an opportunity for the councilman to give the people someone who hate - and someone to love - offering to give Hady the credit for the attention given to Crown Point after so long. Asked what he wants in return, Oz says he wants some introductions in City Hall, teeing up his political rise. When he returns to the car, though, Zhao (François Chau) is there to bring him to Sofia. Sofia tells Zhao to meet her at the airport and congratulates him. Sofia's not done with the dramatics - before leaving her father's house, she burns it to the ground. When she arrives at the airport, Zhao makes good on his part of the deal and brings Oz to her. But Link turns on him, shooting Zhao and handing Oz a gun. Before long, it's only Oz's men and Sofia left alive. Oz takes Sofia for a drive, telling her that Link was tired of being overlooked - and that he wasn't the only one, with Oz building a gang of underdogs. As Sofia prepares for Oz to shoot her in the head, she tells him he's always been a monster and he tells her that she's going to hell. But Oz's plans don't end there. Sofia doesn't die, and a bright light reveals that the police have arrived instead, and that Oz is now nowhere to be seen. He arrives back to the hospital to celebrate with his mother, as his narrative plays out on the news. But Francis doesn't respond and a nurse informs him that she's suffered a serious stroke that's left her in a persistent vegetative state. Oz desperately tells his mother to say she's proud of him, but of course she can't, with Oz realising his efforts have been for nothing. Afterwards, he sits with Vic, reflecting on everything he's done and his family. He tells Vic he's done well and Vic tells him he's family to him. In that moment, Oz realises what he has to do, taking a horrified Vic by the neck. He says that, while family can be a strength, it's also a weakness. Clearly, he's learnt from Sofia and his mother, and he's not prepared to let anyone be a weakness to him ever again. As Vic pleads with him, Oz strangles the youngster, telling him he's got a good heart and that it wasn't for nothing. How does The Penguin set up The Batman: Part II? Back in Arkham, Dr Julian brings Sofia her mail - and it's clear she's become famous. But in there comes a letter from a woman named Selina Kyle (who Batman fans will, of course, know as Catwoman), claiming to be Sofia's half-sister. Sofia opens the letter and smiles, very much heralding a potential meeting between Milioti's Sofia and Zoë Kravitz's Catwoman in The Batman: Part II. Oz, meanwhile, has his mother holed up in the penthouse he always promised her. She's still in a vegetative state and is in a hospital bed, positioned so she can look out of the window. A tear falls down her cheek as Oz tells her it's everything she's always wanted. He ends the series triumphant, telling himself he's now the king of Gotham. But a shadow darkens his moment - a shadow in the shape of the bat signal, being projected into the skies above Gotham, surely signalling that a certain Dark Knight is on his way. All of this, of course, sets up Matt Reeves's The Batman: Part II, which is set for release in 2026, and is set to detail Gotham's further descent into chaos. While details are currently thin on the ground, the scripts have been written, and we would expect that The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc worked closely with Matt Reeves to set up the next instalment. Until then! View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The Penguin is available to stream on NOW. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Penguin release schedule: When is episode 7 out?
When will fans get to return to Gotham in the next episode?
*Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Penguin episodes 1-6.* The Penguin is in full swing in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW, and the finale is edging closer. The most recent penultimate instalment of The Batman spin-off certainly upped the ante, with Colin Farrell's Oz making more moves in Gotham's underworld, and a showdown brewing between Oz and Cristin Milioti's Sofia. The latest episode also revealed the haunted truth behind Oz’s childhood and how his two brothers died. Alongside Farrell and Milioti, the show's cast also includes Clancy Brown and Michael Kelly, and it charts the tumultuous events following the death of Carmine Falcone (Mark Strong), who was previously played by John Turturro in 2022's The Batman. So, when can fans expect the eighth and final episode of the season to be released? Read on for everything you need to know about The Penguin's release schedule in the UK and the US, on Sky and HBO/Max respectively. How many episodes of The Penguin will there be? There will be eight episodes of The Penguin in total. The first episode was released on 19th September. The Penguin episode 8 release date The Penguin episode 8 will air on Sunday 3rd November in the US and on Monday 11th November in the UK. Following a 10-day break between episodes 1 and 2, The Penguin has locked into a regular, weekly schedule, which is helping the show to build up momentum as it enters its second half. What time are new episodes of The Penguin released? In the UK, episodes air at 2am on Sky Atlantic, before being repeated at 9pm the same day. Episodes are also available to watch on NOW. The Penguin release schedule: When do new episodes come out? You can find the full UK release schedule here: Episode 1 - After Hours - Friday 20th September (out now) Episode 2 - Inside Man - Monday 30th September (out now) Episode 3 - Bliss - Monday 7th October (out now) Episode 4 - Cent'Anni - Monday 14th October (out now) Episode 5 - Homecoming - Monday 21st October (out now) Episode 6 - Gold Summit - Monday 28th October (out now) Episode 7 - Top Hat - Monday 4th November (out now) Episode 8 - Great or Little Thing - Monday 11th November The US release schedule is as follows: Episode 1 - After Hours - Thursday 19th September (out now) Episode 2 - Inside Man - Sunday 29th September (out now) Episode 3 - Bliss - Sunday 6th October (out now) Episode 4 - Cent'Anni - Sunday 13th October (out now) Episode 5 - Homecoming - Sunday 20th October (out now) Episode 6 - Gold Summit - Sunday 27th October (out now) Episode 7 - Top Hat - Sunday 3rd November Episode 8 - Great or Little Thing - Sunday 10th November The Penguin is largely sticking to a weekly release schedule in both the US and the UK. However, there was a slight tweak to this with the break between the first and second episodes. The first episode aired on Thursday 19th September on HBO and Max in the US, before the second episode aired on Sunday 29th September in the US and Monday 30th September in the UK. All future episodes will now air weekly on Sundays/Mondays. What is The Penguin about? The Penguin has reunited fans of The Batman with Colin Farrell's Oz Cobb, AKA the Penguin. The series will dig deeper into Gotham’s criminal underworld, as Oz tries to become the biggest player in the game. The show will also see Oz go up against Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine, who has been newly released from Arkham Asylum. Farrell previously teased of the show, when he finished filming: "It’s dark, The Penguin. It’s so dark. I’m so glad to be done with it, and I loved it, but man I was ready not to sit in the makeup chair anymore when we finished. "I loved doing the character in the film and this really did get to look, as they say in America, under the hood." View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The Penguin continues on Sky Atlantic and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What happened to Christopher Reeve? True story behind Super/Man documentary
The Christopher Reeve Story explores the life and career of the former Superman actor.
New documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story chronicles the life of the actor, who will always be remembered for taking on the role of comic book icon Superman. The film, which has been directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, explores the career and activism of Reeves before and after the 1995 accident that paralysed him from the neck down. Featuring home videos and interviews with Reeve's children and those who knew and were close to him, the documentary looks at Reeve's rise to fame as Superman and his fight to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Warner Bros Discovery confirmed its worldwide acquisition of the documentary back in January. "Everyone at Warner Bros Discovery is incredibly proud to come together as one company to partner with Christopher Reeve's family and the filmmakers behind Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story and bring his personal journey to audiences the world over," WBD said in a statement at the time. "WBD's DC Studios, Warner Bros Motion Pictures, HBO, CNN Films and Max are grateful for the opportunity to honour one of our company’s most cherished creative partners and to celebrate Christopher's rich life and career." With the documentary scheduled for release in cinemas in the UK this week, read on for everything you need to know about what happened to Christopher Reeve and his career. Who was Christopher Reeve? Christopher Reeve was an American actor, director and activist, best known for portraying Superman in 1978 and in its subsequent three sequels. Reeve discovered his passion for acting at just nine years old and studied at Cornell University and Juilliard before making his Broadway debut in 1976. His other works include The Bostonians, Street Smart, Somewhere in Time, The Remains of the Day and the West End production of The Aspern Papers. Read more: Copa 71 pays tribute to forgotten Lionesses and offers empowering message on women's football Pilgrimage: The Road to Wild Wales 2024 cast - Confirmed celebrity line-up What happened to Christopher Reeve? In 1995, Christopher Reeve was involved in a horse-riding accident, after which he became paralysed from the neck down. During a competition, he was thrown from his horse. His fall broke two vertebrae in his spine. The following year, he founded the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and became a leading advocate for spinal cord research, as well as human embryonic stem cell research and better insurance coverage for people with disabilities. In 2004, the actor and activist died at the age of 52 after he went into cardiac arrest. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is in UK cinemas from 1st November. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guideand Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Batman: Arkham Shadow review round-up – what do the critics say?
Does Batman: Arkham Shadow live up to the hype? Here's what the reviews say...
Batman: Arkham Shadow is the latest addition to the hugely popular Batman Arkham series. The Batman franchise is no stranger to the world of VR gaming. Arkham VR wasn't the game fans were expecting, but it still offered a decent story for players to sink their teeth into. With new game Arkham Shadow now available worldwide, there's no better time to see what kind of reception it has received. Without further ado, here's a Batman: Arkham Shadow review round-up containing the latest scores on the doors. Is there a Batman: Arkham Shadow Metacritic score? Batman: Arkham Shadow has received a Metacritic score of 85. This is one of the highest scores of 2024, and a particularly high score for a VR game. The score is based on a total of seven reviews from several outlets who have given the game plenty of praise. Batman: Arkham Shadow review round-up The scores from critics are typically high, but what exactly are the reviews saying? We've rounded up a few from a number of outlets to give you the best possible set of opinions on whether Batman: Arkham Shadow is worth playing. Kicking things off is Henry Stockdale writing for UploadVR. In his four-and-a-half star review, he states: "Arkham Shadow feels faithful to the flatscreen Arkham games while innovating in its own way through VR-specific design." A 9/10 score from Nick Gillett at MetroUK reads: "Not only one of the best VR experiences ever made but one of the best Batman games too, with a fantastically immersive simulation of the Dark Knight Detective that's just as good as the other Arkham games." IGN's Dan Stapleton gave the game a respectable 8/10 score. He writes: "Batman: Arkham Shadow does an admirable job of adapting everything I love about the Arkham series to work in a full-fledged VR game." Dalton Cooper of Game Rant also had lots of positive things to say: "Batman: Arkham Shadow does a brilliant job of translating the hallmarks of the traditional home console Arkham games to the VR space." Batman: Arkham Shadow launched on 22nd October 2024 exclusively for Meta Quest. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Superman & Lois kills off long-running character as series nears its end
Fans did not see this one coming! *SPOILERS FOR SEASON 4 EPISODE 3*
Superman & Lois has bid a tearful farewell to one of its core characters as the show's final episode looms in the distance. The DC Comics drama, which occupies a space adjacent to the now-defunct Arrowverse, stars Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch in the title roles of Clark Kent (aka Superman) and his journalist wife, Lois Lane. The show was impacted by the one-two punch of The CW's sale to Nexstar (resulting in a slashed budget for scripted programming) and the takeover of DC Studios by James Gunn and Peter Safran (who proceeded to cull many of its remaining TV shows). As a result, Superman & Lois is wrapping up with its fourth season, which is currently airing in the US, with several of the main cast members downgraded to recurring or guest status for budget reasons. Warning: Spoilers follow! The first Superman & Lois star to make a swift exit from the show is Dylan Walsh, whose portrayal of Lois's father General Sam Lane came to a heartbreaking end in the third episode of season 4, titled Always My Hero. The episode saw the General come under attack from the monstrous Doomsday, who was following the orders of Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz) to extract information from his rival. Specifically, Lex was seeking to learn the whereabouts of his estranged daughter, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Henstridge), whose location has been kept top secret up to now. Even when faced with the grave physical threat that Doomsday poses, General Lane refused to co-operate with Lex's demands and was murdered by the bloodthirsty foe. While fans were devastated to see such a tragic farewell for Walsh's incarnation of the character – described as the "definitive" General Lane by one X user – they can take solace that his final act will have huge ramifications for the story. Indeed, Superman himself was thought to be dead after the dramatic season 3 finale, with a serum containing the Kryptonian's blood thought to be the key to potentially bringing him back to life. Moments before his death, General Lane administers it on himself and, with his final words, instructs his heart to be transplanted into Superman's body in the hope of resurrecting the Man of Steel – and it appears to work. That said, complications could well emerge from the procedure, with seven episodes of sci-fi drama still to come. Superman & Lois season 4 is currently airing on US-only network The CW, with a UK debut expected at a later date. Superman & Lois seasons 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Sequel Folie à Deux has recently released in cinemas to a... mixed... reception.
**WARNING: Contains spoilers for Joker: Folie à Deux** Back when Joker was first released in 2019, it was sold as a one-off, standalone movie. "The movie's not set up to [have] a sequel," Todd Phillips told <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/17/joker-movie-sequel-2-rumor-joaquin-phoenix-todd-phillips" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-id="inline-link" data-url="https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/17/joker-movie-sequel-2-rumor-joaquin-phoenix-todd-phillips" data-hl-processed="none" data-custom-tracking-id="1140098219062285811" data-hawk-tracked="hawklinks" data-google-interstitial="false" data-label="IGN">IGN. "We always pitched it as one movie, and that's it." Of course, the reality turned out to be very different: after breaking $1 billion at the global box office, faring very well during awards season and generally becoming something of a cultural phenomenon, it wasn't long before Warner Bros walked back its earlier claims and greenlit a follow-up. That film has now arrived in cinemas, and it's safe to say that Joker: Folie à Deux has once again cooked up a bit of a storm, albeit of a different nature to last time. The sequel has had an underwhelming opening at the box office, reviews have been generally lukewarm – and many fans of the first one have defiantly taken against it (often for the wrong reasons). Given this response – and, ahem, the nature of the ending – you might be thinking that a Joker 3 seems highly unlikely. But is that the case? Read on for everything you need to know. Will there be a Joker 3? At this stage, the honest answer to this question is probably not. While nothing has been confirmed by Warner Bros yet, the lacklustre box office takings coupled with the film's twist ending and Todd Phillips's own vocal misgivings about continuing in the DC world all point towards the chances of a third film being pretty much dead in the water. "It was fun to play in this sort of sandbox for two movies, but I think we’ve said what we wanted to say in this world," Phillips previously told Variety ahead of the film's release. Of course, that was before we even knew what happened at the end of the film, in which Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck is brutally killed off by a fellow inmate at Arkham. Given that that moment sees the identity of the Joker passing from Fleck to the young inmate – evidenced by the latter carving a smile in his face and laughing maniacally – there's the outside chance that another film could focus on this new Joker instead. But that seems like a very unlikely proposition, especially considering that the star power of Phoenix was one of the main attractions of these films. No disrespect to Connor Storrie, but it's safe to say the relatively unheard-of young actor doesn't have the same draw. One other possibility is that a further film could be less a sequel and more a spin-off. Folie à Deux introduced new versions of two iconic Batman characters in Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn (or Harleen 'Lee' Quinzel, as she's referred to in the film) and Harry Lawtey's Harvey 'Two-Face' Dent (whose origin story is explicitly referenced). So, perhaps the seeds have been sewn for a film looking at the wider world of Gotham? But even that doesn't seem especially likely. "It’s not really where this movie is headed, for me," Phillips told The Hollywood Reporter when the possibility of a standalone Harleen film was mentioned. "I feel like my time in the DC Universe was these two films." So, unless there are any drastic changes of heart, it's probably best to assume that we won't be paying any more visits to this particular version of Gotham anytime soon. But fans need hardly worry about a lack of DC projects in the future. Robert Pattinson's 2022 film The Batman – which recently spawned a TV spin-off focusing on Colin Farrell's Penguin – is getting a sequel in 2026, which could very well feature Barry Keoghan's take on the Joker after his brief cameo at the end of the first film. And then there's the small matter of James Gunn and Peter Safran's reimagined DC Universe, which will launch next year with Superman. One film already confirmed for that universe is The Brave and the Bold, which will introduce yet another version of Batman and explore members of the "Bat-Family", including his son Damian Wayne as a version of Robin. So, Joker 3 might not happen, but it won't be too long until we're back in Gotham once again... Joker: Folie à Deux is now showing in UK cinemas. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What songs feature in the Joker 2 soundtrack? Folie à Deux musical elements explained
Prepare to be serenaded by the Joker and Harley Quinn.
It's finally here: Joker: Folie à Deux, the hotly-anticipated follow-up to the Oscar-winning 2019 DC film has arrived in UK cinemas. Ahead of the release, one question has dominated the conversation: is Joker 2 a musical? Rumours about this had initially been fuelled by Lady Gaga’s casting as Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn, and it soon became apparent that the film would be incorporated several classic songs into its narrative. But while music is an essential element in the upcoming film, director Todd Phillips has said he is hesitant to call it a musical, previously telling Variety: "Most of the music in the movie is really just dialogue. It's just Arthur not having the words to say what he wants to say, so he sings them instead." He continued: "I just don't want people to think that it's like In the Heights, where the lady in the bodega starts to sing and they take it out onto the street, and the police are dancing. No disrespect, because I loved In the Heights." Meanwhile, speaking at CinemaCon, he added (via Entertainment Weekly): "We never really talked about it like that, but I like to say it's a film where music is an essential element. To me, that doesn't veer too far from the first film. "Arthur's weird and aloof and all these things, but he has music in him. He has a grace to him. That informed a lot of the dancing in the first film... it didn't feel like that big of a step here. It's different, but I think it'll make sense when you see it." Speaking further about casting Gaga, he said: "We cast Gaga because she's magic. I was a producer on A Star Is Born... That was the first time I really met her and got to watch her work. "As we were writing this script, Scott [Silver], who I wrote it with, kept going back to her." The Joker 2 soundtrack is not to be confused with Lady Gaga’s record Harlequin, a 13-song album the singer is releasing to accompany her new film. So, what songs feature in Joker 2? Read on for the full list. What songs feature in the Joker 2 soundtrack? You can find the full lists of songs featured in the film below: For Once in My Life performed by Joaquin Phoenix If My Friends Could See Me Now performed by Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga Folie à Deux (Soundtrack Version) performed by Lady Gaga Bewitched performed by Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga That's Entertainment (Soundtrack Version) performed by Lady Gaga When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) performed by Joaquin Phoenix To Love Somebody performed by Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga (They Long to Be) Close to You performed by Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga The Joker performed by Joaquin Phoenix Gonna Build a Mountain performed by Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga I've Got the World on a String performed by Lady Gaga If You Go Away performed by Joaquin Phoenix Gonna Build a Mountain (Reprise) performed by Joaquin Phoenix That's Life performed by Lady Gaga True Love Will Find You in the End performed by Joaquin Phoenix Joker 2 score The full details of the score for Joker 2 score by composer Hildur Guðnadóttir have also been revealed: It’s Showtime That Dumb Laugh Same Ol’ Joker The Real You Back on TV Buy Me a Drink First? Trial of the Century My Mother Had Me Committed The Saints The Other Half Social Services Knock Knock Doppelgänger That’s All, Folks Old Neighborhood Uh Oh, I’m in Trouble Voices There Is No Joker It’s All Theater Joker: Folie à Deux will be released in UK cinemas on Friday 4th October 2024. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Penguin's Colin Farrell promises dramatic showdown: "It's well-earned"
"No prizes for guessing who betrayed who."
HBO's The Penguin has already proven to be a ratings smash, but star Colin Farrell has teased that things are going to get even more explosive as the season continues, particularly between Oz Cobb and Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone. Oz, the gangster attempting to rise through the ranks in Gotham's underworld, and Sofia, the daughter of Carmine Falcone, who spent years in Arkham State Hospital, have a complex relationship throughout the season – with Farrell teasing betrayal, pain, and a dramatic showdown between the two of them. Farrell exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "They have a history, which is explored in particularly in episode 4, which is mostly Cristin’s episode. "We go into her backstory, and we see very vividly why she is the Sofia that we meet at this time in the present and what she has been put through and how she's been kind of subjugated and treated with extraordinary, immense cruelty. "We share history, and we share a very particular event that took place as well, and there was a certain betrayal that happened between the two of us. "No prizes for guessing who betrayed who - I betrayed her trust, to a certain extent. I don't think I knew exactly the gravity of the consequences that were going to be inflicted upon her [but] I'm not sure that would have changed Oz's mind if he had known." Farrell added: "There's a closeness also between the two of them. They are two sides to the same coin, in many ways. "They both come from extraordinary pain and very kind of deeply troubled backgrounds. And they all have aspirational dreams of what they think the world should be and how they should be treated within that world. "But there's a collision that happens throughout the end of the season, there's a crash that takes place between the two of them, and it's well-earned, the way it was drawn. She was a dream to dance with, Cristin, and she was amazing as Sofia." Even after just one episode, The Penguin, which is set one week after the events of The Batman, has received widespread acclaim - but some fans were a little disappointed to discover that Robert Pattinson, who played Bruce Wayne/Batman in the film, won't be appearing. Explaining why, Farrell told IGN: "This story takes place over five or six weeks, so it seemed to make sense to the creatives, to Matt [Reeves] and to Lauren [LeFranc], that he didn't need to appear in this. "And it's a very different side of Gotham, as well. Not that Batman doesn't get his hands dirty in the shadows, of course, but it's a very, very different part of Gotham that I've never seen before. It's really the underbelly of the city and it's down in the gutter." View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The first episode of The Penguin is already available to watch on Sky and streaming service NOW, with new episodes out every Monday - find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be a new Batman Arkham game? Rocksteady rumours explained
Almost a decade has passed since Rocksteady ended the Batman Arkham franchise. Sure, we dipped back in briefly with a VR entry, and the Suicide Squad game took place in the same universe, but… it was never the same. Now a new rumour has begun to circulate that the beloved British studio is going back to the Batman well. Whether that means returning to the Arkham franchise or rebooting the universe (just like James Gunn is doing with the DCEU) or doing something different altogether is currently unknown. In fact, very little is known yet, but that hasn't stopped the internet from being ablaze with speculation. Here's what's been said and whether any of these rumours hold any merit. Why are people talking about a new Batman game? Rumours explained View oEmbed on the source website Speculation surrounding a new Batman game from Rocksteady Studios began in September 2024, when XboxEra podcast co-founder Nick 'Shpeshal Nick' Baker shared that the British studio is back working on the IP. "Not sure which studio people’s dreams is, but I heard Rocksteady are back making it," said Baker in a post (via X). Some others are suggesting that the game will be PS5 exclusive, though we couldn't verify anything regarding this aside from further speculation. No official word has come from Rocksteady at the time of writing, so like any gossip, take this rumour lightly. Will it really happen? Our speculation Warner Bros or Rocksteady has not officially announced the existence of a new Batman game from Rocksteady, but anything is possible. In reality, it would make sense for Rocksteady to return to the franchise that made them the number one superhero games developer on the planet. The studio has not made a full Batman game since 2015's Arkham Knight. Rocksteady's history with Batman titles can be found below: Batman: Arkham Asylum – August 2009 Batman: Arkham City – October 2011 Batman: Arkham Knight – June 2015 Batman: Arkham VR – October 2016 Most recently, Rocksteady released Suicide Squad: Kille the Justice League – a looter shooter starring Harley Quinn, Deadshot, King Shark and Captain Boomerang set within the Arkham universe – in February 2024. The game was universally panned, with Warner Bros admitting that it was a "disappointing release" that contributed to its performance loss in Q1 earlier this year (as reported by GI.biz). Many were concerned that Rocksteady would shut down as a result, and while that hasn't happened yet, it's still possible. If not, the studio will likely want as close to a guaranteed hit as it can get, so returning to the world of Batman is as sure of a bet as you can think of – especially with plenty hoping for a Batman Beyond adaption. Outside of this, we did receive another Batman entry in 2022's Gotham Knights from WB Montreal. Once again, the game didn't meet critical expectations, and while sales have not been disclosed, it's not believed to have sold well. For instance, the PS4 and Xbox One versions were cancelled. Going forward, we have the VR title Batman: Arkham Shadow in the works for Oculus. That will arrive in October from developer Camouflaj. Nothing else has been announced surrounding the future of Batman, so we'll just have to wait and see. Whatever the case, we won't see any proposed Rocksteady project for quite some time (if it happens at all). 2030 isn't out of the reams of possibility considering development time. If you can't wait that long, we'd highly recommend playing the underrated Marvel's Midnight Suns and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Two great games that deserved more success than they got. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Penguin cast: All the stars in The Batman spin-off led by Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell has once again buried himself under prosthetics to play the Gotham City crime lord.
At long last, the anticipated The Penguin series is here. With episodes releasing weekly, fans are in for a treat as we continue on from 2022's The Batman for the new spin-off series that focuses on Oz Cobb's continued rise through the criminal ranks of Gotham City under the name The Penguin. Of course, Colin Farrell reprises the now-leading role for the series and undergoes quite the physical transformation for the character. While the term 'unrecognisable' gets bandied around a lot when it comes to actors switching things up to play characters, it really isn't that much of a stretch when it comes to Farrell in this role. We first saw Farrell in the role in the aforementioned film, which was a rather star-studded one – with main roles for Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz and many more – and although none of them reappear this time around, there are still some very recognisable names in the cast. Speaking about why Pattinson won't be seen in this series, Farrell told IGN: "This story takes place over five or six weeks, so it seemed to make sense to the creatives, to Matt [Reeves] and to Lauren [LeFranc], that he didn't need to appear in this." Read on for the full list of actors who appear alongside Farrell, and some more detailed information about who they're playing and where they might be familiar from. The Penguin cast: All the characters and actors in The Batman spin-off You can find out the full list of stars below – scroll down for some more information about the major players, including details on their characters and where you might have seen them before. Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb/Penguin Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar Mark Strong as Carmine Falcone Michael Kelly as Johnny Vitti Shohreh Aghdashloo as Nadia Maroni Deirdre O'Connell as Francis Cobb Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni James Madio as Milos Grapa Scott Cohen as Luca Falcone Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone Theo Rossi as Julian Rush Carmen Ejogo as Eve Karlo One character we're not expecting to see is Robert Pattinson's Batman/Bruce Wayne. Farrell recently told IGN: "This story takes place over five or six weeks, so it seemed to make sense to the creatives, to Matt [Reeves] and to Lauren [LeFranc], that he didn't need to appear in this. "And it's a very different side of Gotham, as well. Not that Batman doesn't get his hands dirty in the shadows, of course, but it's a very, very different part of Gotham that I've never seen before. It's really the underbelly of the city and it's down in the gutter." Elsewhere, fans might notice that Carmine Falcone looks a little different, with the character being recast. Mark Strong has taken over from John Turturro for the series. Colin Farrell plays Oz Cobb/Penguin Who is Oz Cobb/Penguin? A downtrodden underdog rising through the ranks in Gotham City's criminal underworld on his way to becoming a notorious, ruthless crime lord. Previously chatting to RadioTimes.com about the role, he teased: "It’s dark, The Penguin. It’s so dark. I’m so glad to be done with it, and I loved it, but man I was ready not to sit in the makeup chair anymore when we finished. "I loved doing the character in the film and this really did get to look, as they say in America, under the hood." Farrell continued: "In the film, he’s all flash and pizazz and he’s a raconteur and he’s a proprietor at the club, and you get five or six scenes, and I loved it, but this really got to look under the hood and get into his backstory. "It’s his rise to some version of power that he’s always dreamed of inhabiting, you know? Violent as anything, it’s so dark. I hope it’s good." What else has Colin Farrell been in? Farrell has appeared in a huge number of major films over the years, including the recent The Banshees of Inisherin, for which he was nominated for an Oscar. He has also starred in Minority Report, Daredevil, Alexander, In Bruges, Crazy Heart, Horrible Bosses, Fright Night, Total Recall, Saving Mr Banks, The Lobster, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Widows, The Gentlemen, After Yang and, of course, The Batman. On the small screen, he's been in True Detective, Ballykissangel, The North Water and, most recently, Sugar. Cristin Milioti plays Sofia Falcone Who is Sofia Falcone? The daughter of crime lord Carmine Falcone, who challenges Oz's grip on Gotham City as she begins her own criminal empire. She previously told TotalFilm of the character: "Sofia has a cauldron bubbling inside her at all times, and she’s in the most unsafe place she could possibly be. Hong low can she swallow this for, sit on this volcano, until it finally erupts?" One episode in the series focuses on a flashback to Sofia's past. Speaking in a recent press conference about that episode, which focuses on Milioti's character, the actress said: "[I was] absolutely jazzed times like a hundred. Like you read it, and you start, like, salivating because I couldn’t believe that I was going to get a chance to do this." What else has Cristin Milioti been in? Milioti is perhaps still best known for her vital – but relatively brief – role as Tracy McConnell (aka the mother) in How I Met Your Mother, while other notable credits have included The Wolf of Wall Street, Fargo, Palm Springs, Made for Love and The Resort. Rhenzy Feliz plays Victor Aguilar Who is Victor Aguilar? A teenager who becomes Oz's driver after befriending him. Feliz recently said during a press conference: "One of the things I was most excited about when I was reading the scripts, I think what he [Vic Aguilar] sees in Oz, I think he looks up to Oz in a way. And I think he sort of finds something that he’s lost in Oz throughout. I "think in the third episode you learn a little bit more about, a little bit of his history. And then I think he finds that, maybe he fills that hole in a way with Oz and with Francis [Cobb, played by Deirdre O'Connell]." What else has Rhenzy Feliz been in? Feliz had a main role as Alex Wilder in Marvel's Runaways, recurring roles in Casual and Teen Wolf, and he voiced Camilo Madrigal in Encanto. Other credits include the films All Together Now and The Tender Bar and an episode of American Horror Stories. Michael Kelly plays Johnny Vitti Who is Johnny Vitti? The underboss of the Falcone crime family. What else has Michael Kelly been in? Kelly is probably most recognisable for his role as Doug Stamper in House of Cards, but he's also been in a host of other TV shows including The Sopranos, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Black Mirror and Jack Ryan. Film credits include The Adjustment Bureau, Man of Steel and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Deirdre O'Connell plays Francis Cobb Who is Francis Cobb? Oz's mother. O'Connell recently said during a press conference of her role: "This [role] was like a thing about power and being invisible and being disregarded and being humiliated. And I feel like one of the things that Francis is able to do with all of those feelings that she has deep inside her from being the bookkeeper for the mob and being a pretty woman in those days and being a single mother and all the resentment that she might have built up by just being, like, disregarded and nobody knows her name in that world. "She’s pouring into Oz, but the other thing that she’s pouring in is don’t let it make you crazy. Don’t let it make you violent. Don’t let it make you overstep. Use it as a secret weapon. Go in and use it and be very savvy with it." What else has Deirdre O'Connell been in? You might recognise O'Connell for her roles in The Path, The Affair and Outer Range. Clancy Brown plays Salvatore Maroni Who is Salvatore Maroni? A mob boss and drug trafficker whose previous operation came to an abrupt end after Carmine turned informant. What else has Clancy Brown been in? He’s probably best known for playing the steely Captain Hadley in The Shawshank Redemption, as well as Sergeant Zim in the satirical science fiction adventure Starship Troopers. He also appeared in films such as Thor: Ragnarok, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Promising Young Woman and John Wick 4, and in TV shows including Carnivàle, Billions, Emergence, Dexter: New Blood and Gen V. Michael Zegen plays Alberto Falcone Who is Alberto Falcone? Carmine Falcone's son. What else has Michael Zegen been in? Zegen has had recurring roles in a number of major TV shows including Rescue Me, Boardwalk Empire and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, and has appeared in films including Frances Ha and Brooklyn. Mark Strong plays Carmine Falcone Who is Carmine Falcone? The head of the Falcone crime family – who was previously played by John Turturro in The Batman. Strong took on the role after Turturro had scheduling conflicts, showrunner and executive producer Lauren LeFranc has said. She told IGN: "Well, practically, John was just unavailable to us. He had scheduling conflicts, and we couldn't make it work, but honestly, I'm so thrilled that we brought Mark Strong on. I think he's really good. "Even though, maybe in the beginning when you first meet him, you might think, 'Oh, well, for fans of The Batman, obviously I'm so used to John Turturro,' but I feel like the gravitas that Mark brings, it's different. "It's very specific, and I hope, by the end of that episode, you're just thinking, 'That's Carmine Falcone,' and you're engaged in what Mark brings to it." What else has Mark Strong been in? Strong has a huge wealth of film credits to his name, with highlights including Stardust, Kick-Ass, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the Kingsman films, Zero Dark Thirty, Shazam! and Tár. He's recently been seen in Murder Mystery 2, Atlas, The End We Start From and The Critic, and he will have a major role in the upcoming Dune: Prophecy. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The Penguin will air on Sky Atlantic and NOW from Friday 20th September 2024 - find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Penguin's Colin Farrell explains key character's absence
The Penguin has already made his mark, as the first episode of HBO's Batman spin-off starring Colin Farrell graces our screens. But fans will notice one significant absence from the series in the form of RBatz himself, Robert Pattinson's Batman/Bruce Wayne. While theories had circulated about a potential appearance for the Caped Crusader, Oz Cobb actor Farrell has put that speculation to bed. Explaining the character's absence, he told IGN: "This story takes place over five or six weeks, so it seemed to make sense to the creatives, to Matt [Reeves] and to Lauren [LeFranc], that he didn't need to appear in this. "And it's a very different side of Gotham, as well. Not that Batman doesn't get his hands dirty in the shadows, of course, but it's a very, very different part of Gotham that I've never seen before. It's really the underbelly of the city and it's down in the gutter." As Farrell mentions, The Penguin, which is set a week after the events of The Batman, shows a darker side of Gotham, and details Cobb rising through the ranks in the city's criminal underbelly. But he's got other major figures in the criminal underworld to grapple with - not least Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine Falcone (now played by Mark Strong). While many reviews have praised the return to Gotham, Farrell was actually delighted to leave the character behind. View Green Video on the source website When RadioTimes.com spoke to the actor earlier this year, shortly after filming wrapped, he told us: "What an adventure. I never have any idea what any of this s**t is going to turn out to be, that we do over the years. You just keep your fingers crossed and do the best you can… "It’s dark, The Penguin. It’s so dark. I’m so glad to be done with it, and I loved it, but man I was ready not to sit in the makeup chair anymore when we finished. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website "I loved doing the character in the film and this really did get to look, as they say in America, under the hood." Farrell continued: "In the film, he’s all flash and pizazz and he’s a raconteur and he’s a proprietor at the club, and you get five or six scenes, and I loved it, but this really got to look under the hood and get into his backstory. "It’s his rise to some version of power that he’s always dreamed of inhabiting, you know? Violent as anything, it’s so dark. I hope it’s good." The Penguin airs on Sky Atlantic and NOW from Friday 20th September 2024 - find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista 'really wants' to reunite with castmates, eyes DCU
The wrestler turned movie star previously revealed that he wouldn't return to play Drax again.
Dave Bautista might have ended his stint playing Drax in the third Guardians of the Galaxy film last year – but the wrestler turned movie star is aiming to reunite with as many as his former MCU colleague as possible in the future. Speaking in a recent interview to mark the release of his new film The Killer's Game, which also stars Mantis actress Pom Klementieff, Bautista commented on his ambitions to work with Chris Pratt and others in upcoming movies. "I hope so, yeah. That’s kind of my goal," he told ComicBook.com. "I really want, because I’ve done another project outside of Guardians with Karen Gillan (the 2019 comedy Stuber), and I’ve done work with Pom now. "I would like to work with Chris [Pratt] and Zoe [Saldana] outside of the Marvel Universe, as well." As for whether that reunion might come in the DCU – which is now overseen by Guardians director James Gunn – Bautista certainly hasn't shut down the possibility of joining the MCU's rival franchise, something which Gunn himself has somewhat cryptically alluded to in the past. "As I’ve said, and I’ve been very open to that. I guess it just has to be the right part," he said. "But I’m very open to it, and I love James and I would do anything to work with him." Read more: Alicia Vikander on playing Katherine Parr and Jude Law's "horrendous" stench Jenna Ortega like "little assistant director" on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, says producer Speaking to Variety earlier this year, Bautista said that although his "journey with Drax is over", he was "not done" with the superhero genre. "I just would like the opportunity to do a bigger role, a different role," he said. "Maybe a deeper role. I’d love to have the opportunity to play, like, an ominous villain in the superhero universe." He also explained that he still has "a relationship with Marvel", and that Kevin Feige knows he "would be up for a role." He said: "I love the universe — the superhero universe, I love it. I’m a fan. So Marvel or DC, if they call, I would answer the phone. And if the role makes sense, I’d be all over it." If you’re looking for more to watch, visit our Film hub or check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Batman: Arkham Shadow gameplay trailer swoops into view at Gamescom
A brand new trailer for the upcoming Batman: Arkham Shadow has dropped at Gamescom. It's the first gameplay trailer for the Meta Quest 3 title, and fans of the caped crusader will be delighted to know that the Arkham franchise isn't done yet. We now know a lot more about this awesome VR Batman game, and it has a release window which isn't far away at all. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League left a bitter taste in many a mouth earlier this year, but the Arkham universe remains cherished among gamers. Beginning with 2009's Arkham Asylum, the franchise is loved by fans and critics alike for its dark narratives, innovative gameplay, and awesome voice acting (especially from Mark Hamill and the late, great Kevin Conroy). The second in the series, Arkham City, is regarded as one of the best games of all time, and the franchise has left the bar pretty high when it comes to superhero gaming adaptations. The first VR game in the series was 2016's Batman: Arkham VR, released initially for the PlayStation VR. As we have seen with tonight's announcement, the technology has progressed considerably since then. In the gameplay trailer, we see both combat and detective work in action. Check it out below: View oEmbed on the source website Batman: Arkham Shadow is being developed exclusively for the Meta Quest 3 Camouflaj and Oculus Studios, in partnership with Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment and DC. The developers have the following to say: "Batman: Arkham Shadow will push Meta Quest 3 to its limits, giving players an up-close look at Gotham City and delivering an Arkham experience that will resonate with longtime fans. "We’re very excited about this one, and can’t wait to get it in your hands come October." So, if you were wondering when that release window was, there you have it! Batman: Arkham Shadow is set to release sometime in October, which is quite fitting. When better to dress like a bat than Halloween? The game's cast is pretty phenomenal, too. Roger Craig Smith reprises the role of Batman (after replacing Kevin Conroy), and megastar Troy Baker will play Harvey Dent. The awesome Tara Strong returns as as Harley Quinn, Mark Rolston is James Gordon, Khary Payton is Otis Flannagan, Earl Baylon is Lyle Bolton, Chelsea Kane is Barbara Gordon, and Martin Jarvis will be playing Alfred Pennyworth. It's a big year for Batman in other media, too, with Batman: Caped Crusader marking a classic animation return. And let's not forget the upcoming DC: Dark Legion game, which looks to tackle one of the darkest Batman comics. It's a good time to be a bat-fan! Batman: Arkham Shadow releases in October. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Joker: Folie à Deux trailer previews Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix - "It's showtime"
The new teaser gives fans another glimpse of the musical elements in the follow-up.
A new trailer has been released for hotly anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux – giving fans another glimpse of the musical elements in the follow-up. Both Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga can be seen briefly singing during the teaser, with Joker first providing his take on For Once in My Life before he is seen joining Harley Quinn in a duet of Judy Garland classic Get Happy. The trailer – which is mainly scored by a version of When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) – also heavily teases the whirlwind romance between those two lead characters, with Harley Quinn at one point saying: "When I first saw Joker, when I saw you, for once in my life I didn't feel so alone anymore." Later she tells him: "You can do anything you want, you're Joker." Meanwhile, another scene in the trailer sees the pair standing together on the stage, with Joker declaring: "I have a sneaking suspicion that we're not giving the people what they want." Harley then says, somewhat ominously: "It's OK, baby, let's give the people what they want." Of course, the trailer also hints at more brutal violence and menacing moments, as well as some warnings regarding the title character's reputation as a "monster" – you can check it out in full below: View oEmbed on the source website The upcoming film has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association for "some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality and brief full nudity", and has just been confirmed to premiere at this September's Venice Film Festival – where the original took home the top prize. In addition to Phoenix reprising his role as the title character and Gaga joining as his twisted lover, the film also stars Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Harry Lawtey and Brendan Gleeson, with Todd Phillips back on directing duties. While specific plot details remain a mystery for now, Variety previously reported that the movie leans heavily towards being "mostly a jukebox musical", and will integrate at least 15 reinterpretations of "very well-known" songs, one of them being That's Entertainment from the 1953 musical The Band Wagon. Read more: Deadpool & Wolverine director confirms some cameos haven't been predicted The Bikeriders stars break down motorcycle scenes in behind-the-scenes clip A vague synopsis teases: "After murdering Murray Franklin live on television, Arthur Fleck is incarcerated in Arkham State Hospital, where he meets Harleen Quinzel. "The two fall madly in love and experience musical madness through their shared delusions, while Fleck's followers start a movement to free him from Arkham, ultimately giving rise to the Clown Prince of Crime's criminal empire." Meanwhile, eagle-eyed viewers have noted that iconic DC character Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face) looks set to appear in the film – after a line of dialogue in the new trailer was attributed to him in the closed captions. Joker: Folie à Deux will premiere in cinemas on Friday 4th October 2024. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Steve Coogan fans flabbergasted by his surprise Joker 2 role
The comedian and actor made a surprise appearance in the trailer.
The first official trailer for Joker 2 has left fans flabbergasted due to a surprise cameo appearance. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie à Deux is a follow-up to the Oscar-winning 2019 DC film, and is heavily rumoured to be a musical – a theory that has only gained further support thanks to Gaga's involvement as Quinn. The 30-second clip gives fans a look at the pair in action as they begin their reign of terror in Gotham City – and features some seriously creepy moments. But it’s the appearance of Steve Coogan in a key role that really gave fans a shock. While it’s unclear who Coogan is playing, the footage shows his character questioning the Joker. View oEmbed on the source website One fan wrote on Twitter, which was recently rebranded as X: "Steve Coogan being in the Joker 2 trailer for 2 seconds is the strongest case for the film I’ve seen. Imagine what would happen if Alan Partridge met The Joker…." Another said, "I can’t believe we live in a world where Steve Coogan and Lady Gaga are in a film together," while a third added, "Completely taken out by the sudden appearance of Steve Coogan in the #JokerFolieADeux trailer." View oEmbed on the source website While plot details remain largely under wraps, Variety previously reported that the movie will be "mostly a jukebox musical", and will feature at least 15 reinterpretations of "very well-known" songs. There are strong hints at the film’s musical nature in the trailer, with Gaga and Phoenix shown dancing and singing through the streets, as well as performing together on stage to devoted fans. The footage begins with Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn meeting in Arkham Asylum. But instead of Harley being the Joker’s psychiatrist, as she is in the comics, she seems to be a fellow inmate. "I'm nobody. I haven't done anything with my life like you have," she tells him. At the end of the footage, Gaga’s character visits the Joker in prison. "I want to see the real you," she says, before drawing a red Joker-style smile on the glass partition between them using her lipstick. Alongside Phoenix and Gaga, the film also stars Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Harry Lawtey and Brendan Gleeson. View Green Video on the source website Joker: Folie à Deux will premiere in cinemas on Friday 4th October 2024. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wonder Woman game still in the works, with Gotham Knights team helping
No, you didn't imagine it was announced.
Remember that Wonder Woman game that was revealed to be in development a long, long time ago? Warner Bros has remembered, at least, as it's been revealed that it is still being developed - and it now has the Gotham Knights team helping out. We've had plenty of memorable superhero games over the years (for better and for worse), with us being treated to some spectacular Spider-Man titles and brilliant Batman games in the last decade or so. Wonder Woman? She hasn't been quite so lucky. The famous DC superhero has starred in her own movies, had a famous TV show and has been a firm fan favourite among comic book readers since her debut in 1941 by writer and creator William Moulton Marston and artist HG Peter. It’s about time we got a good Wonder Woman game, too. Fortunately, Warner Bros agrees, and confirmed that Monolith Productions had started development on a single-player open-world as-yet-untitled Wonder Woman game back in 2021. It’s been nearly three years since its announcement and we’ve seen nothing of the game since - there’s nary been a noteworthy development update, even. Until now. As revealed by Tech4Gamers, WB Games Montréal – the studio which brought us Gotham Knights – is actively hiring for an external development artist to "work closely with [WB Games Montréal] and support the Monolith Productions team on their announced Wonder Woman game". It should be noted that the job listing doesn’t go into much detail regarding the game or how much WB Games Montréal is assisting in development efforts, but it’s something. We now know that two studios (at least) are working on the long-gestating Wonder Woman title. WB Games Montréal previously ported Batman: Arkham City to the Wii U and developed both Batman: Arkham Origins and Gotham Knights. The studio has plenty of experience in the superhero genre. Coupled with Monolith Productions, who previously gave us both Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, it’s safe to assume Wonder Woman is in safe hands. View Green Video on the source website Hopefully, Wonder Woman takes at least some of its combat and story cues from the Middle-Earth games. It will use the famous Nemesis system from those games, which created some fun and unique twists for each player's experience. Fans will be hoping that the team takes its time to give Wonder Woman the video game she deserves, and that we don’t have another Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League situation on our hands. You may take some solace in the fact that the Wonder Woman game is "not being designed as a live-service game", according to Warner Bros (thanks, IGN!). Warner Bros explains, "Wonder Woman is a single-player action-adventure game set in a dynamic open world. "This third-person experience will allow players to become Diana of Themyscira and introduce an original story set in the DC Universe, while also featuring the Nemesis System. Wonder Woman is not being designed as a live service." Fingers crossed we see something of the game soon. Whenever we do see actual, bona fide footage of the Wonder Woman game, we’ll be sure to share it with you here on RadioTimes.com. Subscribe to our free gaming newsletter for all the latest intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch the DC Animated Universe movies in order
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Fans of DC Comics have plenty to get excited about over the coming months (and years), with big things happening in both animation and live-action for the publisher's iconic characters. While we're still a long way away from our first proper look at James Gunn's much-anticipated Superman reboot, some of the most iconic storylines in comic book history are currently being adapted for the Tomorrowverse. This shared animated universe has recently revisited the origins of Clark Kent and John Stewart, and offered a cinematic retelling of Batman: The Long Halloween – but the biggest is yet to come. Warner Bros Animation is currently embarking on a three-part adaptation of Crisis on Infinite Earths, which is set to feature the late Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in their Batman and Joker roles from The Animated Series in a multiversal crossover. It's not yet known whether the event will also merge the Tomorrowverse and the DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU), which hasn't seen a new entry since 2022. If you're eager to get involved in the fun, read on for your complete guide to the Tomorrowverse and the DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU) – there's plenty to get stuck into! How to watch the DCAMU movies in chronological order Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013) Barry Allen, AKA The Flash, is alerted to a break-in at the Flash Museum, where his enemies including Captain Cold, Heat Wave and Mirror Master have descended. Once he arrives on the scene, it becomes clear the robbery was orchestrated by his nemesis Professor Eobard Thrawne, or Zoom, as part of a wider plan to destroy Central City. Though Allen manages to foil the plot, when he awakes the next day, things are drastically different. His mother is alive, his wife is married to someone else, and his powers have completely gone. The Justice League as he knows it no longer exists, and Aquaman and Wonder Woman are at war in Europe. Allen makes a visit to Wayne Manor, but Batman doesn’t recognise him and responds with suspicion – because he’s not Bruce, but his father Thomas. It seems that the Flash has found himself in a totally different timeline. But how did he get there, and did Thrawne have something to do with it? The Flashpoint storyline also serves as a source of inspiration for the live action The Flash movie, meaning this animated version would serve as an excellent primer. Rent or buy The Flashpoint Paradox on Amazon We asked a panel of pop-culture enthusiasts the great geek question of our time: Marvel versus DC – who is the king of superhero cinema? Watch the full debate show to find out who came out on top. View Green Video on the source website Justice League: War (2014) The second film is based on the comic book Justice League: Origin, written by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee, which was the first story in DC’s 2011 revamp known as the New 52. Justice League: War opens as a spate of abductions grip Gotham City, and security footage puts Batman in the frame. The crimes, though, are in fact the work of a Parademon, and its presence in Gotham is just the precursor to a major invasion of Earth. The plot is the work of the evil Darkseid, the ruler of planet Apokolips, and the Justice League must team up to foil him.The voice cast features Rogue One’s Alan Tudyk as Superman, Jason O’Mara as Batman and Michelle Monaghan as Wonder Woman. Rent or buy Justice League: War on Amazon Son of Batman (2014) Batman learns that he is a father when Talia al Ghul (daughter of the villainous Ra’s al Ghul) arrives in Gotham City with a young boy named Damian in tow, telling Wayne that their child is under threat. After Ra’s al Ghul appointed him as his successor as the leader of the League of Assassins, Deathstroke murdered Ra’s then targeted his grandson. She hopes that Damian will be safer under his father’s wing, while she and the League plan to deal with Deathstroke – but the boy has other ideas. He’s determined to disobey his dad’s orders and avenge his grandfather’s death himself. O’Mara returned to voice Batman, joined by Morena Baccarin as Talia and Stuart Allan as Damian. Rent or buy Son of Batman on Amazon Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) Throne of Atlantis sees Aquaman discovering his true heritage. When the crew of a nuclear submarine are killed while on patrol in the Atlantic, Wonder Woman discovers that the sub may have been attacked by Atlantean warriors. Over in Atlantis, the rulers of the underwater realm are arguing over whether to declare all-out war on humankind. The nefarious Orm is in favour of an attack, but Queen Atlanna is against it, and asks for her half-human son Arthur Curry to be brought back to Atlantis. There, he must join forces with the Justice League in order to thwart Orm’s schemes. Rent or buy Justice League: Throne of Atlantis on Amazon Batman vs Robin (2015) As a child, Bruce Wayne suspected that the shadowy organisation known as the Court of Owls might have had something to do with his parents’ death, but was never able to find any evidence. When a feather is found at the scene of a murder in the present day, Batman is drawn back into the Order’s mysterious world. His son, Damian, is still attempting some crime-fighting of his own, traversing Gotham’s streets under the guise of Robin despite Wayne’s attempts to ground him. When he manages to beat Wayne Manor’s security system, he meets a shady assassin named Talon who promises to train him up as a Court assassin. Rent or buy Batman vs Robin on Amazon Batman: Bad Blood (2016) Batwoman (AKA Kate Kane, voiced by The Handmaid’s Tale’s Yvonne Strahovski) apprehends a group of criminals in Gotham, led by a masked man known as the Heretic. When things start to get violent, the (other) caped crusader appears, only for the Heretic to detonate some explosives - and after helping Kate get to safety, Batman seems to perish in the blast. Batwoman, Wayne’s ally Nightwing and his son Damian (who has been recuperating in a Himalayan monastery after the events of the previous film) team up to investigate the Heretic - and to work out whether Batman really is dead. Rent or buy Batman: Bad Blood on Amazon Justice League vs Teen Titans (2016) The demonic Trigon (voiced by Jon Bernthal) sends a corrupter to the Earth which possesses Weather Wizard. It’s eventually defeated by Damian, but in doing so he ignored his father’s instructions again and, despite the outcome, the Justice League are less than impressed by his recklessness. As a punishment, he’s sent to join the Teen Titans, meeting their leader Starfire along with Garfield Logan, who can shape-shift into any animal, Jaime Reyes, who uses the alias Blue Beetle, and Raven, the daughter of Trigon, who has the power to travel through time and teleport. The Titans and the League don’t get on too well at first, but in the face of attack from Trigon’s demons, they must eventually overcome their differences. Rent or buy Justice League vs Teen Titans on Amazon Justice League Dark (2017) When previously law-abiding citizens around the world start turning into murderers, and are convinced that their victims are demons, the Justice League put the attacks down to magic – but Batman isn’t so sure. He receives a message telling him to track down exorcist John Constantine, who along with the likes of Zatanna, Deadman, Etrigan the Demon and Swamp Thing, makes up the Justice League Dark team, a supernatural counterpart to the usual gang of heroes. Rent or buy Justice League Dark on Amazon Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017) Nightwing joins the Teen Titans in order to hunt down a terrorist group led by the super-villain Brother Blood, who is planning to capture the gang and take their powers using a specially developed machine. If his plan works, Brother Blood will be left with godlike abilities, so to speed things up, he recruits Deathstroke, who is still nursing a grudge against Damian after he was announced as Ra’s al Ghu’s heir, to bring the Teen Titans to him. He’s helped along by Terra, a double agent who has been working against the Titans from the inside. Buy Teen Titans: The Judas Contract on Amazon Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018) After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, agent Amanda Waller becomes fixated by the legend of the Get Out of Hell Free card, an artefact which gives its owner the power to bypass hell and go straight to Heaven, no matter how many sins they committed on Earth. The card, Waller learns, is currently in the possession of Steele Maxum, the former Doctor Fate. She recruits the likes of Harley Quinn, Copperhead, Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang and Killer Frost to retrieve it, but this gang of criminals aren’t the only ones who are after this mythical card: they’ll have to race against Vandal Savage and his daughter Scandal, as well as the speedy Reverse-Flash and his allies Silver Banshee and Blockbuster. Buy Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay on Amazon The Death of Superman (2018) Superman saves the day when organised crime group Intergang attempt to abduct the Mayor of Metropolis, and leaves the scene with a piece of their technology which he takes to STAR Labs for further analysis. When he learns that the device is a mix of Earth and Apokoliptian technology, he starts to fear that his old nemesis Lex Luthor could be working with Intergang, despite currently being in government custody. He has to face another major threat when the monstrous Doomsday, a creature possessing extreme strength and stamina, starts to terrorise the city, resulting in a huge showdown across Metropolis. Buy The Death of Superman on Amazon Constantine: City of Demons (2018) Initially released as five short episodes and later compiled into a feature-length film, Constantine: City of Demons picks up after the events of Justice League Dark. The story follows the titular occult detective as he seeks to bring an innocent young girl out of a supernatural coma, with her soul at risk of being taken by the demon Beroul. Buy Constantine: City of Demons on Amazon Reign of the Supermen (2019) Six months after Superman sacrificed himself to save his city from Doomsday, Metropolis’s crime rate has inevitably spiked. Four new Supermen – Superboy, Steel, the Eradicator and Cyborg Superman – are on the scene, but their presence proves controversial, and Lois Lane (Rebecca Romijn) starts to investigate their origins. Cyborg Superman attempts to convince her that he, rather than the others, is the true Superman, but she’s not convinced. Where did these four pretenders come from, and could the real Superman still be out there? Buy Reign of the Supermen on Amazon Batman: Hush (2019) This time around, Batman must form an uneasy alliance with Catwoman when he is targeted by a shadow super-villain known only as Hush. Not only does Hush seem to know all of Wayne’s secrets, he also recruits Batman’s old enemies – including the Joker, Scarecrow and Poison Ivy – to turn his life upside down. Could another old nemesis be lurking behind a new alter ego? Buy Batman: Hush on Amazon Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (2019) Diana of Themyscira (Rosario Dawson) rescues Captain Steve Trevor (Jeffrey Donovan) when he is attacked by a Parademon, treating his injuries with a healing ray before he is taken prisoner by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, as men are banned from the island. Defying Hippolyta, Diana helps Steve escape. Later, she has a premonition of a coming war and decides to accompany him to Washington DC, hoping she can protect mankind if her vision comes true. While in DC, she stays with a geologist and her daughter, but finds that the latter, a teenager named Vanessa, is jealous of her friendship with her mother. Soon, she is recruited by Diana’s enemies at Villainy Inc, who are planning an invasion of Themyscira. Buy Wonder Woman: Bloodlines on Amazon Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020) Darkseid is back, and after two failed attempts at conquering Earth, he has decided to set his sights on conquering other planets. In a bid to finally defeat him, the Justice League plan to infiltrate the planet Apokolips while the Teen Titans defend earth. The scheme fails, however, when Darkseid manages to use Cyborg to spy on them. A fleet of Paradooms, genetic hybrids of the Parademons, and the near-invincible Doomsday manages to wipe out most of the League and the Titans, and those that survive are imprisoned. It soon becomes clear that if Darkseid is to be defeated, the heroes will need to join forces with their supernatural counterparts in Justice League Dark. Buy Justice League Dark: Apokolips War on Amazon DC Showcase: Constantine – The House of Mystery (2022) The DC Animated Movie Universe has been rather quiet since the climactic events of Apokolips War, but fans have have had one little glimpse at what the shared world currently looks like. In 2022, DC Showcase: Constantine – House of Mystery was released, with the main event being an eerie story of the so-called Hellblazer waking up in the titular, otherworldly location, with no recollection of what brought him there. Visions of Zatanna and other allies appear to offer hints at his fate, but he struggles to escape a Groundhog Day-cycle of repeated, gruesome deaths. Can he find the answers he needs to return to his not-so-ordinary life? Living up to its name, this entry also showcases other characters from the DC catalogue, with companion shorts featuring Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth, The Losers and Blue Beetle, who recently made his big screen live-action debut. Buy DC Showcase: Constantine – House of Mystery on Amazon How to watch DC's Tomorrowverse in order Since 2020, the focus of DC's animated efforts has shifted to a new shared continuity known as the Tomorrowverse, which derives its name from the first instalment – Superman: Man of Tomorrow. With a new style of animation and some exciting adaptations thus far, this is the place to be for DC fans looking to spend time with their favourite characters before James Gunn's cinematic reboot brings them back to live-action. The Tomorrowverse is coming to a dramatic end, with a three-part adaptation of legendary comic book event Crisis on Infinite Earths, which dropped its initial chapter in January 2024. The storyline will see the Tomorrowverse cross over with Batman: The Animated Series, although it's yet to be confirmed whether elements of the DC Animated Movie Universe (outlined above) will also be folded in. Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020) The first entry in the Tomorrowverse is an adaptation of Superman's traditional origin story, seeing him sent away from his dying planet, Krypton, to grow up in rural Kansas under the care of Martha and Jonathan Kent. In his adult years, he must defend Metropolis from an attack by extraterrestrials Parasite and Lobo. Rent or buy Superman: Man of Tomorrow on Amazon Justice Society: World War II (2021) The second instalment in the Tomorrowverse sees The Flash inadvertently travel back in time to World War II, where he joins the likes of Black Canary, Hawkman and Wonder Woman in a fight against the Nazis. Buy Justice Society: World War II on Amazon Batman: The Long Halloween – Parts One and Two (2021) An adaptation of the comic book story of the same name, The Long Halloween Parts One and Two follow Batman as he attempts to identify a murderer who consistently strikes on holidays. He'll encounter several members of his iconic rogues' gallery as he inches closer to the truth. Buy Batman: The Long Halloween Parts One and Two on Amazon Green Lantern: Beware My Power (2022) The next entry in the Tomorrowverse sees former marine John Stewart come into possession of a Power Ring, putting him at the forefront of an intergalactic war involving the Green Lantern Corps. Buy Green Lantern: Beware My Power on Amazon Legion of Super-Heroes (2023) Supergirl gets acquainted with members of the Legion Academy, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy by a group known as the Dark Circle in the process. Buy Legion of Super-Heroes on Amazon Justice League: Warworld (2023) Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman are among the DC figures transported to a mysterious, Western-inspired planet known as Warworld, where danger lurks around every corner. Buy Justice League: Warworld on Amazon Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One (2024) The start of a three-part finale for the Tomorrowverse, Crisis on Infinite Earths adapts the famous comic book story in which the future of countless alternate realities hangs in the balance. Rent or buy Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One on Amazon Visit our Film hub for the latest news and features, or find something to watch tonight with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to change character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Much of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s appeal stems from the fact that there’s a great cast of characters to choose between on the fly and for those stuck, we’ve got how to change characters explained. There are a few caveats, however, as there are certain situations where you won’t be able to do this, but we’ll go over when you can and can’t, such as when you’re playing the game online. Love gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! As the game is set to receive more DLC, the Squad Menu will become more useful as additional playable characters will be added to the game, so you will need to decide on who is coming with you before embarking on missions. We’re going to instantly change on the fly from our introduction to the actual topic of this article though, so read on and all shall be revealed! Read more: Is Suicide Squad crossplay? | Suicide Squad Joker DLC | Is Suicide Squad down? | Suicide Squad plot | Suicide Squad Batman | Suicide Squad reviews situation | Suicide Squad PC requirements | Suicide Squad trophies | Suicide Squad chapters list | Suicide Squad cast How to change character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League To change character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, you simply need to press left on the D-pad and then up, down, left or right to choose a specific character. On PC, press the corresponding key and use the mouse to wheel between the options outside of combat. You can only change characters after completing the introductory tutorial and making your way into Metropolis. However, you won’t be able to change characters in certain gameplay sections. Once Rick Flag arrives at the Hall of Justice, you can also walk up to him and press Triangle, Y, or the interact key on PC to bring up the Squad Menu that lets you change between characters, too – something that will become increasingly useful as more playable characters such as The Joker are added. During co-op, you need to select a character to play as and if there are slots available, a secondary character to swap between. You cannot share the same characters as your friend, so be sure to select the two you want before entering matchmaking or joining a friend. View Green Video on the source website Listen to our One More Life podcast and subscribe to our gaming newsletter for all the latest intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock in the running for Supergirl
Alcock is best known for her role as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon.
After months of rumour and speculation, it looks as though the search for Supergirl could be that bit closer to completion. Set to be part of James Gunn's new slate of upcoming DC movies, Supergirl will not only be an integral part of the releases but will also headline her own movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. And it looks as though a House of the Dragon star is in the running for the major main character, as Milly Alcock is reportedly in the final stages of the decision process. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alcock tested for the role in Atlanta, with DC bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran present. The Australian actress is known for her role as a young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon, a role which was then taken over by Emma D'Arcy as the older version of the character. More recently, Alcock made her West End debut in The Crucible at London's Gielgud Theatre, but news as to whether she will actually be starring in the new Supergirl movie is yet to be announced. It has been said that Alcock has made it to the final stages of the decision-making process, being in the final two with Meg Donnelly, who has voiced the role of the character in recent DC animated movies Legion of Super-Heroes, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One and its sequel. The film is still in development but Gunn has previously teased that his version of the character will have developed a "jaded" attitude after fighting for survival throughout her formative years. Speaking about the character in a video in January 2023, Gunn said: “Superman is a guy sent to Earth and raised by loving parents, where Supergirl in this story, she is a character raised on a chunk of Krypton. She watched everybody around her perish in some terrible way, so she’s a much more jaded character." Gunn also added: “We will see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl, raised on a rock, a chip off of Krypton, and who watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life. Read more: Christopher Eccleston says he rejected Billy Elliot because it was "offensive" Why is Ian Wright in The Kitchen? Director explains role "She is much more hardcore and not the Supergirl we’re used to." While the film does not currently have a director, it was confirmed in November 2023 that actress and playwright Ana Nogueira will be penning the script for the new project, which will be going in a different direction to previous iterations of the character seen in the comic books and in last summer's The Flash. View Green Video on the source website Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is coming soon. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League release date & latest news
The Suicide Squad try to kill the Justice League in the new Rocksteady Arkham sequel. What could go wrong?
Believe it or not, Warner Bros has been trying to make a Suicide Squad game happen since 2010. Now 14 years on, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is almost upon us with Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark all taking the spotlight. Set in the Arkhamverse five years after the events of Batman: Arkham Knight, Task Force X will go up against the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash and the Dark Knight himself, who have all been enslaved by the alien invader Brainiac. With the city of Metropolis hanging in the balance, the stakes are higher than ever! Love gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! After suffering multiple delays, the co-operative action-shooter will finally be released in 2024 for next-gen consoles. It will also mark the final performance by the legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy as Batman, hoping to end his wonderful tenure as the DC character on a high. Alongside that, there's so much secrecy surrounding Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's plot meaning there's a lot to be spoiled. While some of the story details have leaked online, we won't be addressing those leaks and instead will focus on all the official details confirmed by developer Rocksteady so you can get excited about the game while not having it ruined. With that in mind, here's everything we know about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League release date Rocksteady has confirmed that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be released on 2nd February 2024. Since being announced back in 2020, Suicide Squad has experienced several lengthy delays. Originally, the game was aiming for a 2022 release before then being pushed to May 2023. It was then pushed one final time (we hope) to 2nd February 2024. That said, players wanting to play the game via the Epic Games Store will need to wait until 5th March 2024. Additionally, anyone who pre-orders the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deluxe Edition can access the game three days ahead of its official launch via early access. This means the earliest possible date to play is from 30th January 2024. Read more: Is Suicide Squad crossplay? | Suicide Squad Joker DLC | Is Suicide Squad down? | Suicide Squad plot | Suicide Squad Batman | Suicide Squad reviews situation | Suicide Squad PC requirements | Suicide Squad trophies | Suicide Squad chapters list | Suicide Squad game cast | How to change character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Can you pre-order Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is available to pre-order at GAME for £59.99. There are two versions up for pre-order: a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. Pre-order either and you'll have access to four classic outfits (one for each playable character). Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition can be pre-ordered for £89.99 from GAME. Anyone who does that gains access to the following: Four Justice League Outfits (one for each playable character) Three Black Mask-themed notorious weapons (pistol, sniper rifle and heavy weapon) Four Squad Golds themed weapon dolls (one for each character) A Premium battle pass token Up to 72 hours early access Which consoles and platforms can play Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. There's no sign of a PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch release being in the works. Rocksteady is focusing on next-gen only, so don't expect the superhero game to arrive on any of these consoles in future. If you want it, you'll need to upgrade. What is the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League plot? The Suicide Squad movies have mentioned the idea of Task Force X taking on Superman on a number of occasions, and this game will finally let fans see these bomb-implanted antiheroes going toe-to-toe with the iconic heroes from the Justice League. Little is known about the story for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at the moment, but we have got a few details from the trailer. Brainiac will play a large part, as he can be seen launching an attack on Metropolis - which is twice the size of Arkham Knight's Gotham City - while an "alpha target" is positioned in the crosshairs of our squad of antiheroes. That alpha target looks set to be Superman, under the control of Brainiac, so could we be seeing all the big hitters from the Justice League as the enemy? It would certainly be intriguing, and it would make sense given the game's title, of course. Amanda Waller will once again be calling the shots as you play the game. It's also worth noting that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League takes place in Rocksteady's Arkham-verse, meaning it shares continuity with previous games in that universe such as Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and Arkham Knight. However, Warner Bros' Gotham Knights game is set in a different continuity, so don't expect that game to connect with this one. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gameplay The gameplay in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is different from what we know and love from the Arkham games. This is a much faster-paced game that sells itself as an action-adventure shooter with ultra-violent tendencies. This isn't the slow-moving and articulate gameplay of Batman, it's the colourful, exuberant gameplay that characters such as Harley Quinn and Captain Boomerang demand. It's fast, frantic with dozens of enemies onscreen at one time. Metropolis will be a dynamic open-world setting, so we can explore it all as we see fit. The four main playable characters will be Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark. You will be able to switch between the characters when playing solo (any character you aren't playing as will be controlled by AI), or you can round up three friends to tackle the game in co-op. Harley Quinn uses Batman's Grapnel Gun to swing around Metropolis. Deadshot uses Gizmo's jetpack to fly around. Captain Boomerang, meanwhile, can make use of a prototype Speed Force Gauntlet that he stole from Doctor Sivana to get around in a split. Finally, King Shark can leap great distances and use his awesome strength to rush through enemies. It has been confirmed that a Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will feature a battle pass. It will supposedly offer cosmetic items only and not offer up a gameplay advantage, according to developer Rocksteady. What items or who those characters will be will likely be revealed shortly after the game's launch. The live-service looter shooter will be supported with new playable characters, weapons and missions post-launch, too. Whether that will hit with fans or miss completely is yet to be seen. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League trailers One of the final trailers leading up to launch again premiered at The Game Awards in December 2023. Plenty more of the gameplay, main characters and antagonists are shown off in this cinematic footage, all accompanied by the song Cling Eastwood from Gorillaz. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 2nd February 2024. Listen to our One More Life podcast and subscribe to our gaming newsletter for all the latest intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Aquaman 2: Release date, cast and plot for Jason Momoa sequel
Everything you need to know about the underwater adventure sequel starring Jason Momoa as the King of Atlantis.
The year is almost at an end – but a couple of major big-screen releases have been saved for the last few days of 2023, and one of those films is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The film sees Jason Momoa reprise his role as Aquaman/Arthur Curry with James Wan back behind the camera after the first film in the series became a surprise megahit five years ago – surpassing $1 billion at the global box office. Of course, a lot has changed in the world of DC movies since then, and this film is now set to be the last hurrah of the DC Extended Universe before James Gunn arrives to reboot the franchise with Superman: Legacy in 2025. Momoa is joined by a number of other big names in the cast, with Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Amber Heard among those to reprise their roles from last time out. In our review, we described Aquaman and the Lost Kindom as "a serviceable slice of comic book nonsense" – but what is the film actually about? And when is it showing in UK cinemas? Read on for everything you need to know about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom release date Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is now showing in UK cinemas, having been released on Thursday 21st December 2023 – just in time for a festive trip to the movies. The sequel had previously been set for a December 2022 release date, and then 17th March 2023, but was moved for a number of reasons largely to do with COVID-19 production delays in the visual effects department, according to Variety. Aquaman 2 plot The film sees Arthur Curry reunite with his brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) as he prepares to once again face off against the same villain as last time – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Black Manta. An official synopsis reads: "After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. "Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction." Aquaman recap Set some time after 2017’s Justice League, Aquaman saw Arthur attempt to claim his destiny as the King of Atlantis from his brother-turned-foe Orm. Hell-bent on igniting a war between those above and below sea level, Orm enlisted the help of Black Manta to seal his place above the other underwater kings as the Ocean Master. The only hope being, if Arthur, always reluctant to recognise his responsibility, usurp his half-brother as the rightful King. Doing this meant acquiring the lost Trident of Atlan, an ancient relic that can only be wielded by the true king of the sea. With it, Arthur was able to rally the support of all forces threatening the overworld and turn them against Orm. However, in a post-credits scene a recovering Black Manta swore his revenge, so we doubt this is the last we've heard of that storyline. Buy Aquaman on DVD Watch Aquaman for free with a 30-day trial for Amazon Prime Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer If you're still undecided about whether to go and see the film – or perhaps just want your appetite whetted a little more before going – you can check out the trailer for the film below: View oEmbed on the source website Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is now showing in UK cinemas. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.