New rumors suggest Sebastian Stan is being courted for The Batman Part II, sparking Two-Face speculation as reports also claim Barry Keoghan’s Joker will return. With Matt Reeves building toward an October 2027 release, Gotham’s future may be darker than ever.

SFT Newsletter 1/7/2026

Batman #5 delivers a fast, fun Bruce Wayne–focused story with no Batman in sight. Matt Fraction’s episodic approach shines—but can it last?

Supergirl’s June 26, 2026 release date gives the DC film a major box office advantage. Data shows movies earn up to 70% of their domestic gross in the first three weeks, and Supergirl faces minimal blockbuster competition during that window.

The January 2 SnyderVerse hashtag event promoted by fans failed to gain traction, once again exposing the lack of a clear, realistic plan to restore Zack Snyder’s DC universe. As fans pushed calls for Justice League 2 and 3, Batfleck, the Ayer Cut, and billion-dollar theatrical releases, engagement remained low and momentum stalled, highlighting the growing disconnect between online campaigns and studio reality.

2026 is a pivotal year for DC Studios. From the hype surrounding Supergirl and the risky horror swing of Clayface to Lanterns, Man of Tomorrow, and major DCU announcements, here are the five biggest DC stories that will define the future of the DC Universe.