# HBO Max’s New DC Promo Unites Harley Quinn and Superman — But Does It Mean Anything?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/hbo-maxs-new-dc-promo-unites-harley-quinn/  
Published: 2026-09-17  
Updated: 2026-09-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

**Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn** hasn’t appeared in James Gunn’s DCU. She hasn’t even been mentioned much. But a new HBO Max promo just put her side by side with **David Corenswet’s Superman** — and fans are reading way more into it than a simple highlight reel.

Released September 13, 2026, the promo is a whirlwind tour through DC’s TV and film catalog, and Harley’s inclusion has reignited a question that’s lingered for years: is she actually coming back?

## HBO Max Harley Quinn-Superman Promo: Key Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Promo Length** | 16 seconds |
| **Featured Characters** | Harley Quinn, Superman, The Bride, Peacemaker, Doctor Manhattan, Supergirl, Sofia Falcone |
| **Music** | Gesaffelstein’s “Opr” |
| **Release Date** | September 13, 2026 |
| **Platform** | HBO Max |
| **Harley Quinn’s DCU Status** | Not confirmed for any current or upcoming project |

## What’s Actually in the Promo

The 16-second clip rapidly cuts between DC properties old and new — Harley Quinn from *The Suicide Squad*, a sullen Superman from the 2025 film, *Creature Commandos’* the Bride, and John Cena’s Peacemaker, among others. It even reaches back to *Watchmen*, blending Doctor Manhattan’s eyes into a shot of Milly Alcock’s Supergirl, and spotlights Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone from *The Penguin*, according to [The Direct’s breakdown of the footage](https://thedirect.com/article/dc-margot-robbie-harley-quinn-david-corenswet-superman-crossover).

![HBO Max](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/superman-6.jpg)

It’s a broad, catalog-spanning promo rather than a hint at any specific crossover — but Harley’s presence alongside Superman is notable given how quiet DC Studios has been about her character since Gunn took over.

## Is Harley Quinn Actually Returning?

The honest answer right now is: unclear. Margot Robbie has said she’s heard nothing from James Gunn or DC Studios about a future for the character, despite Gunn previously confirming she’d return after *The Suicide Squad*. Complicating things further, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav named four core superheroes anchoring DC Studios moving forward, and Harley wasn’t among them.

There’s also a business angle at play — reports suggest Zaslav has been reluctant to offer salary increases and back-end deals to Robbie for other projects, which could make negotiations for a DCU return more complicated. It’s also worth considering whether Andy Muschietti’s *The Brave and the Bold* might introduce a different version of the character before Robbie’s iteration gets another shot.

If you’re tracking every DC character’s DCU status, check out our [complete DC Studios character guide](https://technosports.co.in), and browse our [HBO Max DC shows and movies schedule](https://technosports.co.in) for what’s confirmed so far.

## Conclusion

DC clearly still values Harley Quinn as a brand — the character’s logo has even been refreshed across social media — but that doesn’t guarantee she has a future in Gunn’s specific universe. For now, this promo looks more like a nostalgic catalog showcase than an actual crossover tease.

## FAQs

### **1. Is Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn officially confirmed to return to the DCU?**

 No — despite appearing in a new HBO Max promo alongside Superman, there’s no official confirmation of Harley Quinn’s return, and Robbie has said she’s heard nothing from DC Studios.

### **2. What characters were featured in the new HBO Max DC promo?**

  
The 16-second promo featured Harley Quinn, Superman, the Bride from Creature Commandos, Peacemaker, Doctor Manhattan, Supergirl, and Sofia Falcone from The Penguin.