DC Reveals Premiere Date for Upcoming TV Series

Overview

Season 5 of Harley Quinn is officially set to premiere on January 16, 2025.
This new installment takes Harley and Ivy from Gotham to the vibrant streets of Metropolis.
Future expansions of the Harley Quinn universe, including potential sequels or spin-offs, remain a possibility.

As the DC universe embarks on an exciting new phase under the direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran, some beloved projects continue to thrive. Among these is the highly anticipated fifth season of Harley Quinn, which keeps the momentum going for this animated series.

Release Details for Harley Quinn Season 5

While DC Studios is launching its new cinematic universe with projects like Creature Commandos, Harley Quinn Season 5 will exist outside this continuity. Fans can mark their calendars as the show is confirmed to begin streaming on January 16, 2025, exclusively on Max. The date was celebrated with the release of an exciting trailer on YouTube.

They’re gonna grab Metropolis by the balls. The new season of the @DCOfficial and Max Original Series #HarleyQuinn premieres January 16 on Max. pic.twitter.com/wWrhx9r0km — Max (@StreamOnMax) December 11, 2024

This season introduces a major shift in location, as Harley and Ivy set their sights on Metropolis, the iconic city associated with Superman. The trailer teases a range of engaging storylines, including Ivy’s appointment by Lena Luthor to lead a green initiative in the city, the arrival of King Shark’s offspring, and a sinister scheme orchestrated by Brainiac, a known Superman adversary voiced by Stephen Fry. Having resolved her internal conflicts in Season 4, Harley’s character will now be tested as she and Ivy take on the challenge of saving Metropolis.

Season 5 will also feature appearances from several notable DC figures, such as Superman and Lois Lane, along with fan-favorite villains like Bane and Lex Luthor. A thrilling aspect of the new season is the return of Red X, originally a persona of Robin in the 2003 Teen Titans animated series. Given Harley’s revival of Dick Grayson (Nightwing) in the previous season, speculation is rife regarding the identity of the character beneath the Red X mask.

Future of Harley Quinn in the DC Universe

As for the fate of the Harley Quinn series post-Season 5, uncertainty looms. The DC franchise is demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding the Harley Quinn universe, as evidenced by the successful spin-off series, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, which premiered earlier in 2024. This series follows Kite Man’s adventures after his romantic entanglement with Poison Ivy, achieving a commendable 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, any official confirmation regarding a sequel has yet to emerge.

Don’t miss the chance to dive back into the world of Harley Quinn when Season 5 premieres on Max on January 16, 2025.

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