DCMU (DC Multimedia Universe)

The DCMU, or the DC Multimedia Universe, is a media franchise and series of superhero films and television series, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and based on characters that appear in American comic books by DC Comics. The shared universe, much like the original DC Universe in comic books and the television programs, was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters. The films are written and directed by a variety of individuals and feature large, often ensemble casts, including: Richard Madden, Michael Fassbender, Jake Gyllenhaal, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elodie Yung and more. The first film in the DCMU will be Son of Krypton (2021), following Batman: The Arkham Conspiracy (2021). The films take place a decade prior to official release, with the first film taking place in 2009.

Development
In 2018, Mark Waid was set to direct a live action reboot of the Superman Franchise, (previously Man of Steel (2013)), launching a new Cinematic Universe for DC to work in. Much of the Man of Steel cast had been recast completely, leaving only Harry Lennix reprising his role. Jason Momoa returns from the previous franchise, however as Lobo instead. The same year, Matt Reeves had been hired to direct a reboot of the Batman films, starting with The Arkham Conspiracy. Development is said to come to fruition in 2021, with Son of Krypton slated for a June 11th, 2021 release, and The Arkham Conspiracy due on October 29, 2021. During 2020, the DCMU released the entire "slate" of films they had planned, which included the already announced Superman and Batman films, an untitled Wonder Woman film, "The Trinity", a film starring Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, an untitled Flash film, "Green Lantern Corps", a series focused on the titular heroes, an untitled Aquaman film, and an untitled Justice League film.