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Last year, Superman fully launched the DCU, setting up an exciting slate of films set in the new DC Cinematic Universe. Meanwhile, the MCU is finally picking back up after some slow years, building toward an all-new Avengers saga. So, here are all four of the superhero films that are going to be released this year, ranked from least hype to most.
4) Supergirl
The first DCU film of the year, and the earliest release on this list, is Supergirl. The film will follow Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El, Krypto as they go on an intergalactic adventure. However, Kara’s adventure will quickly be turned into a quest for revenge. Supergirl will be released on June 26, 2026.
Supergirl is exciting, and while there is hype around it, it seems like a pretty straightforward superhero movie that won’t feature all that many surprises. Supergirl probably won’t change the DCU, and while Jason Momoa’s Lobo is exciting, he’ll probably be the biggest new addition to the franchise from the film. Plus, the first trailer didn’t blow many fans away, with it lacking a bit on the cinematography side.
3) Clayface
Clayface is definitely a weird one, but that’s what makes it so exciting. The film will be centered on the titular Batman villain, with Tom Rhys Harries starring as Matt Hagen. Hagen is an actor who becomes a shape-shifting monster, with this being the result of a procedure he undergoes after his face is deformed. Clayface will be released on October 23, 2026.
Compared to Superman and Supergirl, Clayface is a much smaller character. The film will tell a much smaller story, which is why it is such an interesting third feature entry to the DCU. The film is being written by The Haunting of Hill House‘s Mike Flanagan and directed by Speak No Evil‘s James Watkins. Based on how out there the idea of a Clayface movie is, it’s clearly something that the creatives want to make. So, hopefully it lives up to DC’s other big swings, like Joker and Peacemaker.
