# DCU Timeline Explained: The Chronological Order of 13 Movies and Shows

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dcu-timeline-in-order/  
Published: 2026-11-06  
Updated: 2026-11-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Trying to follow James Gunn’s DC universe in order can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. A fan-made timeline just got a nod from the boss himself, so here’s how it stacks up, with the caveats.

## What Gunn Actually Said?

The headline buzz says “confirmed,” but the reality is more modest. [James Gunn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Gunn) replied on Threads to a fan-made sequence with “I think this is pretty good.” He didn’t write it or fully approve it, so the order is solid but the exact years are debatable. For more on the franchise, explore our [DC and Marvel coverage on Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/).

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## The Timeline at a Glance

| # | Title | Fan Timeline Placement |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | *Lanterns* Ep. 1–5 | 2016 |
| 2 | *Clayface* | 2021 (could be earlier) |
| 3 | *The Suicide Squad* | 2022 (debated) |
| 4 | *Peacemaker* S1 | 2022 |
| 5 | *Blue Beetle* | 2023 (canon status unclear) |
| 6 | *Creature Commandos* S1 | 2024 |
| 7 | *Superman* | May 2025 |
| 8 | *Peacemaker* S2 | June 2025 |
| 9 | *Creature Commandos* S2 | TBD |
| 10 | *Supergirl* | 2026 |
| 11 | *Lanterns* Ep. 6–8 | 2026 |
| 12 | *Man of Tomorrow* | 2027 |
| 13 | *The People v. Gorilla Grodd* | TBD (likely 2027) |

## The Early Entries: Lanterns, Clayface and Pre-DCU Holdovers

*Lanterns* jumps around, even reaching back to 1986, but its main story unfolds in Nebraska in 2016. *Clayface* sits in 2021 on the fan list, though Gunn called it the first DCU film out of chronological order. It’s confirmed as a prequel to *Creature Commandos*.

## The Messy Middle: Suicide Squad, Peacemaker and Blue Beetle

This is where things get complicated. Gunn said on a podcast that *The Suicide Squad* is mostly canon, with Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn the biggest outlier. Lining it up with *Superman* might push it to 2023 or 2024, so a fixed date is shaky. *Peacemaker* Season 1 must follow it, and Gunn retconned its ending to feature the Justice Gang instead of the old Justice League. For *Blue Beetle*, Gunn has said the character is canon, but he hasn’t said the same about the movie.

## The Superman Era

*Superman* happens in mid-May 2025, with *Creature Commandos* Season 1 safely before it thanks to the Rick Flag Sr. connection. *Peacemaker* Season 2 follows roughly 30 days later, a timing Gunn confirmed at Comic-Con 2025. *Supergirl* lands in 2026, between *Superman* and *[Man of Tomorrow](https://technosports.co.in/man-of-tomorrow-why-brainiac-marks/)*.

## What’s Next: 2027 and Beyond?

*Lanterns* Episodes 6–8 are mainly set in 2026, and John Stewart returns a year later in *Man of Tomorrow*, which Gunn says takes place in “basically real time” after *Superman*. *Creature Commandos* Season 2 won’t release until after that film, so its events may slip into 2027. *The People v. Gorilla Grodd* follows *Man of Tomorrow*, though Gunn warned that the true-crime format “jumps all over the place.” For related reading, see our [latest Avengers: Doomsday updates](https://technosports.co.in/).

## FAQs

Did James Gunn officially confirm the DCU timeline?

Not fully. He called a fan-made order “pretty good,” but exact years remain debated.

Where does Man of Tomorrow fit?

It’s set in 2027, in roughly real time after *Superman*.

Where does Man of Tomorrow fit in the DCU timeline?

Man of Tomorrow is set in 2027, in roughly real time after Superman.