DC Superheroes 2025 - Rumors & Discussion

[CloneCommando99]

50 minutes ago, psqidexslizer said:

Also, there was a DCU press event of some sort. Looks like we’re getting a Jessica Cruz GL animated series, 

Rings hot corpsmen. The dark ages are over. Ryan Reynolds can’t hurt us no more. Can I get a hell yeah?!

Where are you getting the Jessica Cruz info from? I’ve only seen the announcement of My Adventures with Green Lantern being in development. Never mind. Found it.

Kyle and Jess buddy cop series please Gunn! And my life is yours!!

50 minutes ago, psqidexslizer said:

Lots of excited potential for sets we won’t be getting.

Nope. This improves our chances of Lego producing a GL mech within the next 1-2 years exponentially. (DON’T TAKE THIS FROM ME!!!)

Also. It looks like new kids project is coming along called DC Superpowers. Superhero High school with the main cast being: Plastic Man, Green Lantern (GL mech chances = 📈), Flash, Black Lightning, Aquagirl, Terra and Principal Martian Manhunter.

Also there’s a Krypto seasonal short film series in development.

Lego’s running out of excuses.

Edited February 24 by CloneCommando99

[Renny The Spaceman]

Yeah, a bunch of kids shows were announced. Definitely could help with the chance of LEGo sets

[THELEGOBATMAN]

It's actually really funny that DC still has those activity books, while Marvel never even got them. 

Well, at least we're getting more LEGO Superman I guess? I'm desperate enough to buy it.

17 minutes ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

Yeah, a bunch of kids shows were announced. Definitely could help with the chance of LEGo sets

I really hope so. DC is truly going all out, and I hope we'll start getting anything for the DCU next year... or even anything beyond Batman, more regularly that is.

[Agent Kallus]

Another lantern cartoon !?! Yippee

[Renny The Spaceman]

1 hour ago, THELEGOBATMAN said:

It's actually really funny that DC still has those activity books, while Marvel never even got them. 

Well, at least we're getting more LEGO Superman I guess? I'm desperate enough to buy it.

I really hope so. DC is truly going all out, and I hope we'll start getting anything for the DCU next year... or even anything beyond Batman, more regularly that is.

Funny how the book needs to use figures over a decade old because there's so little actual DC sets to advertise, fun that Killer Moth is there

[psqidexslizer]

2 hours ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

Yeah, a bunch of kids shows were announced. Definitely could help with the chance of LEGo sets

Hopefully they will actually debut them at a reasonable time for kids instead of midnight on Adult Swim.

43 minutes ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

Funny how the book needs to use figures over a decade old because there's so little actual DC sets to advertise, fun that Killer Moth is there

Captain Cold looks so proud of his little ice patch. 😆

[Renny The Spaceman]

1 minute ago, psqidexslizer said:

Captain Cold looks so proud of his little ice patch. 😆

He worked hard on it, let him enjoy it

2 minutes ago, psqidexslizer said:

Hopefully they will actually debut them at a reasonable time for kids instead of midnight on Adult Swim.

No idea why they did that, mad

[cosmic]

9 hours ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

Yeah, a bunch of kids shows were announced. Definitely could help with the chance of LEGo sets

Would be nice but its hard not to be pessimistic. We had Beware the Batman in 2014 and I remember getting my hopes up that we'd get Katana based off that cartoon because the Batmobile released in that winter wave was fairly accurate to the show. But we never got anything based off of Young Justice, Justice League Action, or Beware the Batman. I hope they prove me wrong but historically Lego has ignored DCs animated content as set inspiration, though hopefully with new leadership we see different directions taken.

[Renny The Spaceman]

4 hours ago, cosmic said:

Would be nice but its hard not to be pessimistic. We had Beware the Batman in 2014 and I remember getting my hopes up that we'd get Katana based off that cartoon because the Batmobile released in that winter wave was fairly accurate to the show. But we never got anything based off of Young Justice, Justice League Action, or Beware the Batman. I hope they prove me wrong but historically Lego has ignored DCs animated content as set inspiration, though hopefully with new leadership we see different directions taken.

We don't expect any direct tie ins, LEGO rarely ever does that, but the hope is if the characters are more relevant with children they'll be more willing to make sets with them.

Then again Robin has been the lead in one of the most popular kid's shows for over a decade and he's not allowed in sets anymore 

[psqidexslizer]

8 hours ago, cosmic said:

Would be nice but its hard not to be pessimistic. We had Beware the Batman in 2014 and I remember getting my hopes up that we'd get Katana based off that cartoon because the Batmobile released in that winter wave was fairly accurate to the show. But we never got anything based off of Young Justice, Justice League Action, or Beware the Batman. I hope they prove me wrong but historically Lego has ignored DCs animated content as set inspiration, though hopefully with new leadership we see different directions taken.

We didn’t get direct tie-ins for JLA, but we did get a comic based JL wave that coincided with the release. Similar to how Avengers Assemble didn’t get any direct tie-ins, but did get two waves of Avengers comic based sets. To date, the only cartoon series to get direct tie-ins were BtAS (30 years after the fact), X-Men ‘97, What If, Spidey and Friends, and Ultimate Spider-Man. And Teen Titans Go got those Dimensions tie-ins, but I don’t count those as sets.

Regardless, cartoons aimed at a younger demographic are a good sign that DC is no longer just catering to adults (or no one, as sometimes seems to be the case) and could potentially translate to more sets going forward. Not to mention diversifying from nothing but Batman is a good sign for people who want something besides Batman.

Edited February 25 by psqidexslizer

[Mandalorianknight]

I think everyone's forgetting that a massively popular (among kids) tv show has been running for about as long as the DC superheroes theme, and it hasn't gotten a single normal set. 

[Renny The Spaceman]

20 minutes ago, Mandalorianknight said:

I think everyone's forgetting that a massively popular (among kids) tv show has been running for about as long as the DC superheroes theme, and it hasn't gotten a single normal set. 

Well I did acknowledge that, it's not a guarantee be we can't act like this has never been a factor with Superheroes sets so while it guarantees nothing it does make certain things more likely.

[cosmic]

8 hours ago, Renny The Spaceman said:

We don't expect any direct tie ins, LEGO rarely ever does that, but the hope is if the characters are more relevant with children they'll be more willing to make sets with them.

Then again Robin has been the lead in one of the most popular kid's shows for over a decade and he's not allowed in sets anymore 

I can appreciate this take. For example; 

4 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

I think everyone's forgetting that a massively popular (among kids) tv show has been running for about as long as the DC superheroes theme, and it hasn't gotten a single normal set. 

We've never gotten TTG sets but we've had Teen Titans show up in Batman sets, in the CMF series, and Dimensions.I agree its not been a traditional set based off of Teen Titans getting made, but it can be argued that the shows popularity helped us get some sort of Teen Titans presence in Lego to begin with. But that's still speculative, I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks the show helped us get some movement in that department. 

 

One exciting thing I will mention is that the recently announced Starfire show is said to have Amethyst of Gem World who I absolutely adore and while unlikely I would love for us to get her through this new venture. 

I guess on a slightly optimistic note we did technically get sets based off of DC Super Hero Girls. Yeah it was with mini dolls but there's something to be said that we did get sets based off of an animated Series. And while Beware the Batman did not get a set, the 2014 Batmobile from the Flash's debut set being accurate to the show is clear inspiration and can be considered a loose tie in. Not to mention 2 Dimensions packs directly based off of Teen Titans Go, and I feel comfortable saying it's a possibility we may see some content loosely or directly based off of an upcoming animated project, it's just..... the precedence for this has been video game tie ins, of which we are highly unlikely to see again, mini doll based sets, again unlikely, and loose tie ins. 

The loose tie ins is where we may find success. Sure Jessica Cruz has been announced to have her own show and so will Starfire. But rather than getting sets directly based off of those properties, I can see these characters being sprinkled into other Batman/Superman sets. And there is definitely precedence for this, Starfire/Beast Boy in the Jokerland set, Justice League wave during the year of JLA release, and Killer Croc, Harley, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and Katana being released in 2016. So fingers crossed they bring back unofficial tie ins! 

Sorry to ramble but it can be argued that they already brought back unofficial tie ins, with the new Superman movie not getting sets, it can be interpreted that the Superman mech is our unofficial tie in for that. Same goes for the book.

[Max_Lego]

1 hour ago, cosmic said:

Sorry to ramble but it can be argued that they already brought back unofficial tie ins, with the new Superman movie not getting sets, it can be interpreted that the Superman mech is our unofficial tie in for that. Same goes for the book.

Agreed. I also think that TLG, while avoiding direct tie-ins, does subtly reference DC animated series and movies, like they did with Marvel's Morbius

[psqidexslizer]

7 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

I think everyone's forgetting that a massively popular (among kids) tv show has been running for about as long as the DC superheroes theme, and it hasn't gotten a single normal set. 

We’re DC fans. Getting excited that the reboot is gonna fix everything only for nothing to actually change is our whole identity.

[calebcold3]

With all this DC news, I just know we'll only get 3 sets next year and it's gonna be like: 

A Green Lantern Mech or A Lex Luthor Mech with Supergirl

A 4+ Batman set with a Bat-Cycle 

And a UCS set of the Batman Vs Superman Batmobile (for the 10th anniversary of BvS)

Edited February 26 by calebcold3

[psqidexslizer]

2 hours ago, calebcold3 said:

With all this DC news, I just know we'll only get 3 sets next year and it's gonna be like: 

A Green Lantern Mech or A Lex Luthor Mech with Supergirl

A 4+ Batman set with a Bat-Cycle 

And a UCS set of the Batman Vs Superman Batmobile (for the 10th anniversary of BvS)

Not a single minifigure scale Batmobile?! Lego would never miss the opportunity to make at least two of those!!

Minifigure Scaled Adam West Batmobile (only includes Adam West Batman with plain legs and costs $120)

Minifigure Scaled TNBA Batmobile (includes Batman and two of the only villains who never even met in the series $150)

[Mandalorianknight]

2 hours ago, calebcold3 said:

With all this DC news, I just know we'll only get 3 sets next year and it's gonna be like: 

A Green Lantern Mech or A Lex Luthor Mech with Supergirl

A 4+ Batman set with a Bat-Cycle 

And a UCS set of the Batman Vs Superman Batmobile (for the 10th anniversary of BvS)

Somehow this STILL feels optimistic to me, but that might just be because I wouldn't mind a new Batfleck or Cavill Superman figure (just kidding superman in that set would be a pipe dream. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't include ANY minifigures)

8 hours ago, cosmic said:

We've never gotten TTG sets but we've had Teen Titans show up in Batman sets, in the CMF series, and Dimensions.I agree its not been a traditional set based off of Teen Titans getting made, but it can be argued that the shows popularity helped us get some sort of Teen Titans presence in Lego to begin with. But that's still speculative, I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks the show helped us get some movement in that department. 

Sure but that's back when there were normal comic sets to tie things into. Superman, THE superman, with a new movie coming out launching (I mean not really but for the purposes of the generally public, essentially) a new cinematic universe, got one mech. I don't think we see anything for anything else besides Batman unless it becomes MASSIVELY popular.

[Max_Lego]

2 hours ago, psqidexslizer said:

Not a single minifigure scale Batmobile?! Lego would never miss the opportunity to make at least two of those!!

Minifigure Scaled Adam West Batmobile (only includes Adam West Batman with plain legs and costs $120)

Minifigure Scaled TNBA Batmobile (includes Batman and two of the only villains who never even met in the series $150)

I understand that it's a joke, but TLG realised a minifigure-scale Adam West Batmobile already (set 76188; they DID re-realise the Tumbler though, but, let's be honest, the 1966 Batmobile doesn't really have potential for being redesigned too often), and I seriously doubt they will have the courage to produce ANYTHING related to TNBA (goodbye forever, TNBA Batgirl) - a show, which ran 2 episodes less than The Spectacular Spider-Man and that everyone (except me) hates

A Batman Forever Batmobile this year sounds utterly logical to me; TLG ran out of 'normal' movie Batmobiles, and Batman Forever isn't really a bad option from their point of view. They may produce a Batman and Robin one later and, if fans are lucky, an appropriate Arkham Batmobile (hopefully, with Jonkler). 

This said, I must admit that the quality of DC sets is constantly downgrading (take the Tumbler, for example), therefore I believe that we should expect the worst (not only from the prices' POW, but also from the contents') - the implication that the upcoming (Batman Forever?) Batmobile contains only one minifigure makes matters worse.

Let's just hope the Arkham set doesn't get cancelled (as they predicted) and see how it turns out. Of course, it won't save the theme (it's too expensive), yet I believe any decent set will do 

[Robert8]

That cape just doesnt work for Superman :/

[BrickBob Studpants]

I feel like we’re stuck in that underground prison from TDKR with this theme. Every time we think we might have a chance to escape, we fall right back in  

[Robert8]

15 hours ago, calebcold3 said:

With all this DC news, I just know we'll only get 3 sets next year

Honestly, I get it

The DC feels so directionless now. The announces are all over the place

For instance, its beyond stupid that The Batman wont be part of the main universe 

 

Also, Im not sure Superman will be the hit WB is expecting....

Just now, Robert8 said:

Honestly, I get it

The DC feels so directionless now. The announces are all over the place

For instance, its beyond stupid that The Batman wont be part of the main universe 

 

Also, Im not quite sure Superman will be the hit WB is expecting....

 

[psqidexslizer]

3 hours ago, Robert8 said:

Honestly, I get it

The DC feels so directionless now. The announces are all over the place

For instance, its beyond stupid that The Batman wont be part of the main universe 

 

Also, Im not sure Superman will be the hit WB is expecting....

 

I wouldn’t say directionless. There’s clearly an overarching narrative, Gunn has said as much. But they’re playing it close to the chest and not saying much.

And it’s not a bad thing. That was where Marvel was back before the MCU really took off. And the reason the DCEU and MCU both fell off wasn’t entirely the lack of a clear direction. The poor quality of the content they were producing is what did them in. The emphasis right now seems to be on producing high quality DC films, which is a good thing and should hopefully help restore the brand. But that might take a well to translate to box office success, and knowing WB there’s a good chance they’ll kill it if they don’t see immediate results.

As far as Pattinson’s Batman in the DCU, I just don’t think it’d work. His Batman is very grounded and this universe is very fantastical. The universes are just far too different. I couldn’t see this Batman fighting Phosphorus or training a Robin.

Edited February 26 by psqidexslizer

[Mandalorianknight]

15 hours ago, Robert8 said:

That cape just doesnt work for Superman :/

The rubber capes claim another victim. I've been warning about this for a year or so now. They're phasing out cloth. Everybody called me a madman.

1 hour ago, psqidexslizer said:

I wouldn’t say directionless. There’s clearly an overarching narrative, Gunn has said as much. But they’re playing it close to the chest and not saying much.

And it’s not a bad thing. That was where Marvel was back before the MCU really took off.

 

To be fair Gunn saying "there's an overarching narrative" doesn't suddenly give direction to what you have to admit is a pretty scattered start for the DCU- some actors are coming back, some aren't, blue beetle's actor/character is canon to the DCU but not his movie, Peacemaker season one is canon to the DCU but the DCEU justice league that show up in it aren't, the official start is a TV-MA animated show, etc. Not to mention it seems to be more focused on "writers bring me a script if I like the script we'll start filming", which isn't a bad idea for a movie studio but also isn't super conducive to putting out a connected plotline- it's not like the MCU where generally speaking for the entire infinity saga, they had the phases planned out of "this releases then, this releases then, this is after this", etc.

Now the GA won't know any of that and if they market superman as a fresh start they could easily start something, but I'll believe there's an overarching narrative when I see it.

 

Not really- the first phase heavily crosses over-

Immediately after the first iron man movie we get into shield/black widow/nick fury/etc, the same shield that's a major presence in Thor. Hulk's whole thing is about the super soldier serum, which leads us into captain america, where hydra, much like the nazis in real life, were super into that norse stuff- back to Thor. The throughlines of putting together the avengers and asgard are both in multiple films in some capacity before Loki's invasion in avengers.

[psqidexslizer]

15 hours ago, Mandalorianknight said:

The rubber capes claim another victim. I've been warning about this for a year or so now. They're phasing out cloth. Everybody called me a madman.

 

To be fair Gunn saying "there's an overarching narrative" doesn't suddenly give direction to what you have to admit is a pretty scattered start for the DCU- some actors are coming back, some aren't, blue beetle's actor/character is canon to the DCU but not his movie, Peacemaker season one is canon to the DCU but the DCEU justice league that show up in it aren't, the official start is a TV-MA animated show, etc. Not to mention it seems to be more focused on "writers bring me a script if I like the script we'll start filming", which isn't a bad idea for a movie studio but also isn't super conducive to putting out a connected plotline- it's not like the MCU where generally speaking for the entire infinity saga, they had the phases planned out of "this releases then, this releases then, this is after this", etc.

Now the GA won't know any of that and if they market superman as a fresh start they could easily start something, but I'll believe there's an overarching narrative when I see it.

 

Not really- the first phase heavily crosses over-

Immediately after the first iron man movie we get into shield/black widow/nick fury/etc, the same shield that's a major presence in Thor. Hulk's whole thing is about the super soldier serum, which leads us into captain america, where hydra, much like the nazis in real life, were super into that norse stuff- back to Thor. The throughlines of putting together the avengers and asgard are both in multiple films in some capacity before Loki's invasion in avengers.

We’re not even one film into this new universe. Prior to the release of Iron Man, we had no idea they were building up to anything whatsoever. It wasn’t until after that film that they announced Thor, Captain America, and The Avengers (and then moved the dates around multiple times). We have a general sense of what films and series are coming out, who will be involved in this story, and some hints about what the overall story will be. Comparatively speaking, we know a lot about what is happening. We just don’t know how it all fits together, which we’ll get a better sense of once we actually have more than one project to go off of.

As far as the recasting and what is and isn’t canon, Gunn is keeping the characters he cast and the movie and shows he already made but will be making minor changes because obviously he’s no longer bound by the canon of the old universe. I really don’t understand why that’s so confusing for people especially when no one is batting an eye with Daredevil and the other Netflix shows being integrated into the MCU in basically the same way.