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As announced today by DC Studios co-CEO and chairman, James Gunn, his next project for the DC Universe will be titled Man of Tomorrow. The film will serve as a direct follow up, but not a sequel, to Superman .  Sources tell Nexus Point News that production is aiming to begin in the summer of 2026, specifically in June. Gunn will write, direct, and produce the film. DC Studios’ co-CEO and chairman, Peter Safran will produce along with Gunn. David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are set to reprise their roles as Clark Kent/Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively and will serve as co-leads of the film. Although the film will continue their rivalry and feature Lex as an antagonist, rumors suggest they will also join forces as well. Although unverified, sources also tell NPN, that Supergirl (Milly Alcock), Lobo (Jason Momoa), and Peacemaker (John Cena) will have roles in the film as well. On Instagram, Isabela Merced hinted at her return as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl saying “See you soon.” Superman released on July 11, 2025 as the first feature film from DC Studios and the first film of the newly launched DCU. In addition to Superman and Luthor, the film introduced fans to the DCU’s Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Guy Gardner/Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Perry White (Wendell Pierce), and more. The film had a $225 million budget and has earned $612 million so far in its global theatrical run. Threads of the storyline introduced in Superman  will be explored in season 2 of Peacemaker , which is currently airing on HBO Max. Future DCU projects include HBO’s Lanterns and Supergirl  which are currently in post-production and Clayface  which is currently shooting in Liverpool. Man of Tomorrow  will feature both Superman and Lex as leads and rumors point to the characters teaming up to face a shared threat. Some ideas could be characters like Brainiac or the Authority. We can potentially see them recruiting a team as well and that’s where Supergirl, Lobo, and Peacemaker could fit in. The need for a team to protect the world from threats could potentially also plant the seeds for the formation of the Justice League in a future project. DC Studios’ Man of Tomorrow is set to be released by Warner Bros. Discovery on July 9, 2027.

A series adaptation of Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles trilogy is in development at Disney+, which is home to its sister series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians . The series is being described as being set in the world of Percy Jackson. Similar to Percy Jackson and the Olympians , Riordan will come onboard as a writer and executive producer for the series. In 2020, Riordan had announced that Netflix was developing a trilogy of films adapting The Kane Chronicles . Since its announcement, no updates were made until February of this year when Riordan announced the films would not move forward after four years of development hell. In May, during his spring update, he mentioned exploring other options for the franchise but had nothing to announce at the time. Following the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians , it does not come as a surprise that Disney would want to expand the universe in a similar format. The Kane Chronicles focuses on two siblings, Carter and Sadie Kane, who are teenage magicians, and descendants of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Although it focuses on a different set of mythology, there have been subtle hints and crossovers in the respective book franchises that suggest these mythological worlds coexist. Riordan has written crossover stories where characters from Percy Jackson encounter characters from The Kane Chronicles : "The Son of Sobek,” "The Staff of Serapis," and "The Crown of Ptolemy.” These crossovers demonstrate that the characters and mythologies from both series can interact, which opens the way for more possibilities for future interactions in the live-action shared universe on Disney+. This story is still developing.

DC Studios’ Clayface  is set to be the third feature film as part of the DC Universe. Described as an R-rated body horror, it’s set to explore the origins of the monstrous, shapeshifting Batman rogue. Clayface was originally conceived by Mike Flanagan ( The Haunting of Hill House , Doctor Sleep ) who first expressed interest in the character in 2021 and over the years had pitched the idea to DC Films and later DC Studios in 2023. Flanagan had begun to develop the film as part of the Batman Epic Crime Saga. In December 2024, DC Studios had greenlit Flanagan’s script as part of the DCU with Matt Reeves attached to still produce the film along with DC Studios. Flanagan was originally attached to direct the film as well but was unable to due to his upcoming Carrie  and The Exorcist projects. In February 2025, James Watkins ( Speak No Evil ) came on board to direct. Clayface  is currently set to begin production in early September and continue through October in the UK. Following a lengthy casting process, a short list of actors was assembled to screen test for the role of Matt Hagen. Tom Blyth, George Mackay, Jack O’Connell, Tom Rhys Harries, and Leo Woodall all tested for the role of Matt, with Rhys Harries winning the role. Rhys Harries ( White Lines , Suspicion ) was officially cast in June 2025. As announced by Flanagan, the script is inspired by the Batman: The Animated Series  two part episode, “Feat of Clay.” Similar to the episode, the character of Clayface in the film will be named Matt Hagen as amalgamation of Hagen with Basil Karlo’s backstory.  Sources tell Nexus Point News that Hagen is a handsome, up and coming actor who’s attacked and disfigured. Originally from Gotham, he moves to Hollywood to escape his troubled past and begin a career as an actor. With his disfigurement, his career and outlet as an actor is ruined and is eventually transformed into a shapeshifting monster. In the comics, Hagen debuted in Detective Comics  #298 in 1961 and was created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff. Hagen was originally a treasure hunter who transformed into Clayface after an encounter with protoplasm. Karlo debuted in Detective Comics #40 in 1940 and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. In the Golden Age, Karlo was a disgraced actor who donned the costume of a character he portrayed known as Clayface and sought to murder the crew and cast of the remake of a film he once starred in. Hagen’s love interest and co-star in the film is scientist, Dr. Caitlin Bates, an original character created for the film. Bates is the CEO of a biotech startup seeking to create cutting edge medicine and medical technology. Bates sees Hagen as a way to grow her company and cure his condition. Throughout the process she falls in love with him while her fiance John grows suspicious of their relationship. John is a detective and committed to Caitlin and his job. The antagonist of the film is set to be a crime boss, who like Caitlin and John, is another original character. At the moment, the film is not set to feature any recognizable DC characters and will primarily consist of original characters in this character driven horror film.  Clayface is set to release on September 11, 2026 as part of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters of the DCU.

As announced by DC Studios Co-CEO and Co-Chairman, James Gunn, DC Studios is developing projects set in Korea, Japan, and Brazil in an interview with Hindustan Times. Sources tell Nexus Point News, that these projects have been in development since the DCU’s conception. As reported by DCULeaks in July 2023, a Huntress project was in development for the DCU. The project will mostly be in Korean and will feature Helena Bertinelli, depicted as half-Korean and half-Italian. It was later reported by DCULeaks that Jung Byung-gil ( Villainess ) was attached to write and direct the series.  © DC Comics The intention is for Pom Klementieff to portray the character within the DCU. This has never been formally confirmed due to no deal being set in place at the moment. It is currently unknown whether or not a deal has been made for Klementieff to officially portray Huntress, but if it were there is a possibility the character can appear in projects prior to Huntress . Since the project’s announcement, fans have heavily speculated that this would indeed be Klementieff’s role in the DCU and have begun to speculate whether or not she would debut in season 2 of Peacemaker due to her being present on set as part of a set visit with Gunn. Sources also tell NPN, the core elements that make up Huntress  will be present in the several other projects being developed as part of DC Studios’ international slate. These elements include, an international setting, the series being written and spoken in that country’s respective language, and a cast composed of actors from that respective country. The most important element of these projects will be developed by creatives from these respective countries with most of these projects already having creatives attached. Although characters will be speaking their native languages in these projects, they are still canon to the DCU and are expected to crossover in other projects that are spoken in English. Another thing to note is that these projects are only TV projects at the moment. Sources also tell NPN that some will be animated. Most projects will adapt characters whose origins already include them originating from their respective countries, but similar to Huntress, origins will be changed for certain characters to fit the narrative of the story. This story is still developing.

The cast of Street Fighter  continues to expand as sources tell Nexus Point News that Cody Rhodes is in talks to portray Guile. Rhodes will potentially portray Guile, who first appeared in Street Fighter II  (1991). Guile has become one of the key players of the series, best known for his flat-top haircut, special "Sonic Boom" projectile attack, and iconic theme song. As a colonel in the United States Air Force, Guile utilizes both military combat techniques and a stoic sense of discipline in his mission, which is to avenge his close friend's death at the hands of M. Bison and his Shadaloo terrorist organization. Despite the weight of duty on his shoulders, Guile still remains a family man at heart, balancing both his relentless pursuit of justice and a life at home with his wife and daughter. Guile was originally portrayed by Jean-Claude Van Damme in 1994’s Street Fighter . Rhodes is best known for his wrestling career which began in 2006 and has wrestled for the WWE and AEW, which he co-founded. As an actor, he made his debut in Syfy’s Warehouse 13 . He later went on to have a recurring role on the CW’s Arrow  as Derek Sampson, a drug dealer who terrorized Star City. Rhodes can next be seen starring in The Naked Gun . Street Fighter  is a series of fighting games, with the first installment being released in 1987. The games center around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo. The latest installment in the game, Street Fighter 6 , was released in 2023 and won “Best Fighting Game” at the 2023 Game Awards. Street Fighter is set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai ( Bad Trip ) and the latest draft was written by Dalan Musson ( Captain America: Brave New World ). Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji are set to star as Ken and Ryu, respectively. Jason Momoa will portray Blanka, Roman Reigns will portray Akuma, 50 Cent will portray Balrog, Callina Liang will portray Chun-Li, Andrew Schulz will portray Dan Hibiki, and Orville Peck will portray Vega. David Dastmalchian is set to portray the lead antagonist, M. Bison. Danny and Michael Philippou were originally attached to direct the film before falling off. Legendary Pictures is developing the film with Capcom and is set to be released by Sony Pictures. A rep for Legendary declined to comment.

Following Jon Bernthal’s involvement in Spider-Man: Brand New Day  being announced, production details for the upcoming Punisher special have been revealed. Sources tell Nexus Point News that The Punisher special is set to begin shooting in mid-July and continue through the first week of August in New York. This would be following Daredevil: Born Again  season 2’s shoot which is expected to wrap in the next few weeks, allowing Bernthal to move directly from Daredevil: Born Again  into The Punisher special. Plot details are currently under wraps but it is likely to follow Frank Castle as he escapes Wilson Fisk’s private prison. In May, insider DanielRPK reported that a female crime boss was being cast for the special. NPN can corroborate this rumor as casting for this character is currently underway. Character details hint at this crime boss being Punisher villain, Ma Gnucci. Reinaldo Marcus Green and Bernthal are writing the special and Green is set to direct. This marks the third Marvel Studios Special Presentation for Disney+, following the release of Werewolf by Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special . This will mark Bernthal’s fourth appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Daredevil , The Punisher , Daredevil: Born Again . Bernthal’s Punisher will be making his feature film debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day  on July 31, 2026 after he appears in season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again  season 2 and the Punisher special, earlier in 2026. The Punisher special is set to premiere in 2026 on Disney+ as part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Dave Bautista has joined the cast of Amazon MGM’s Road House sequel, sources tell Nexus Point News. Details are under wraps but Bautista is expected to portray a former fighter similar to Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dalton. In addition to Bautista’s character, the film is set to introduce a new cast of characters meaning most of the cast of the first film is unlikely to return. The film will be directed by Guy Ritchie ( Sherlock Holmes , The Gentlemen ). Will Beall ( Aquaman , Bad Boys: Ride or Die ) is penning the script. Bautista is best known for his almost 2 decade-long career as a WWE wrestler. Following his time as a wrestler, Bautista became a full time actor and has starred in many fan favorites such as the Guardian of the Galaxy trilogy as Drax, the Dune  duology, Blade Runner 2049 , Army of the Dead , and Glass Onion . The first film follows Dalton (Gyllenhaal), an ex-UFC fighter taking on a job as a bouncer at roadhouse as he defends it from corrupt developers who seek to buy the land. The film serves as a modern reimagining to the 1989 film of the same starring Patrick Swayze. Production on Road House 2 is set to begin shooting this Fall.

Vision Quest  continues to expand its cast of cybernetic characters and is set to introduce a version of Jocasta. The character has been cast but the identity of the actress is being kept under wraps. Casting details for the character indicate that Marvel Studios was looking to cast a black actress in her 40s-60s for the role. The actress’ age indicates this is likely to make her a contemporary to James Spader’s Ultron, a character set to have a major role in the upcoming series. Jocasta is described as being cunning, powerful, determined, and motivated by revenge.  The description for the character could hint at a possible past history for Ultron and Jocasta. The circumstances surrounding Ultron’s return are currently unknown and the character could have been rebuilt years prior to his return in this series. This would allow him time to create Jocasta and allow for them to have an existing relationship prior to the start of the series. Jocasta was created by Jim Shooter and George Perez in 1977 and debuted in The Avengers (1963) #162. Jocasta was built by Ultron to be his bride, in similar fashion to Frankenstein . Her programming was modeled off of Janet Pym’s brain patterns and Ultron attempted to bring Jocasta to life by draining Janet’s life force. The plan was thwarted by the Avengers and Jocasta’s body was confiscated by Hank Pym who eventually brought her to “life.” Since her debut, the character has been a recurring member of the Avengers. Vision Quest is currently shooting in London and is expected to wrap filming in June of this year. The series was created by Terry Matalas who is also showrunning, producing, and directing. Paul Bettany returns as the titular character and is joined by returning Marvel actors, James Spader as Ultron and Faran Tahir as Raza. Ruaridh Mollica and Todd Stashwick have also been cast in undisclosed roles. Vision Quest is expected to premiere in 2026 on Disney+ as a part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sources tell Nexus Point News that Noah Centineo is now in talks to join Legendary’s Gundam , following Drew Starkey, who was previously in talks, falling off.  Gundam , created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise, is one of Japan’s most iconic and influential franchises. Known for its political intrigue and realistic depiction of war, the series focuses on conflicts between Earth and its space colonies, fought using giant humanoid machines known as Mobile Suits. Since its debut in 1979, Gundam  has spawned countless anime series, films, manga, and video games. Sources point to the film adapting Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team , a gritty, ground-level story set during the One Year War. The original series follows a squad of Earth Federation soldiers battling Zeon forces in the jungles of Southeast Asia while exploring themes of loyalty, tragedy, and the human cost of war. At its heart is a star-crossed romance between a Federation officer and a woman from Zeon, a dynamic the film will mirror, with Sweeney playing a young woman on a mission to avenge her father and Starkey potentially portraying her rival and love interest from the Earth Federation.  Jim Mickle, best known for Netflix’s Sweet Tooth , is set to direct and write the script. Legendary Pictures will be producing the film with Bandai Namco. Centineo recently wrapped on another Legendary film, Street Fighter  where he’ll portray Ken Masters. He’s best known for his roles in The Recruit , Black Adam , and the To All the Boys  franchise. Centineo is also set to portray John Rambo in Lionsgate Rambo prequel film. Centineo is repped by WME and Myman Greenspan Fox. Production for Gundam  will begin next Spring in Australia.

UPDATE: Drew Starkey is no longer in talks. The deal didnʼt go through. Sources tell Nexus Point News that Drew Starkey is in talks to join Legendary’s Gundam . Despite rumors claiming Benson Boone’s involvement, Starkey is confirmed to be in talks for the role. Gundam , created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise, is one of Japan’s most iconic and influential franchises. Known for its political intrigue and realistic depiction of war, the series focuses on conflicts between Earth and its space colonies, fought using giant humanoid machines known as Mobile Suits. Since its debut in 1979, Gundam  has spawned countless anime series, films, manga, and video games. Sources point to the film adapting Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team , a gritty, ground-level story set during the One Year War. The original series follows a squad of Earth Federation soldiers battling Zeon forces in the jungles of Southeast Asia while exploring themes of loyalty, tragedy, and the human cost of war. At its heart is a star-crossed romance between a Federation officer and a woman from Zeon, a dynamic the film will mirror, with Sydney Sweeney playing a young woman on a mission to avenge her father and Starkey potentially portraying her rival and love interest from the Earth Federation.  Jim Mickle, best known for Netflix’s Sweet Tooth , is set to direct and write the script. Legendary Pictures will be producing the film with Bandai Namco. Starkey is best known for his roles in Luca Guadagnino’s Queer  and Netflix’s Outer Banks . Starkey’s other credits include Love, Simon , Hellraiser , Doom Patrol , Ozark , and The Hate U Give . He’s set to star in Apple TV+’s Lucky  with Anya Taylor-Joy and Adam Wingard’s Onslaught . Production for Gundam  will begin next Spring in Australia.

Nexus Point News can exclusively report that Robert Pattinson is set to portray Scytale, in Dune 3.

Although unverified, NPN exclusively reported that Supergirl (Milly Alcock), Lobo (Jason Momoa), and