A Deep Dive Into DC Studios’ Religious Production Titles

With our recent exclusive announcement of the production title for James Watkins’ Clayface, a clear pattern has been emerging among recent DC Studios productions. It’s not just any pattern, but a pattern rooted in religion, specifically Christianity and its Catholic branch.

So far, we know four production titles for the first four DC Studios’ films: Superman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Clayface, and Sgt. Rock. The production titles are as follows. Genesis for Superman, Proverbs for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Corinthians for Clayface (as first reported by us) and Maccabees for the now-stalled Sgt. Rock. Realising this pattern, I took the time to educate myself in some books of the bible, seeking a connection between the religious production titles and the official release title. 

‘Superman’ – Genesis

James Gunn’s Superman follows Kal-el (David Corenswet) faces off against Lex Luthor, Ultraman, and other foes, protecting the people of planet Earth. The Book of Genesis is the first in the Christian New Testament and is commonly seen as the start of it all. Similarly, Superman, the film, is set to be the start of it all in the DC Universe: Chapter One – Gods & Monsters. There is also the possibility that Superman is the stand-in for a god like figure here. Further, in the Book of Genesis, Abraham is called away from home to lead a new people. Kal-el could be the stand-in for Abraham, who is called away from home (Krypton) to lead a new people (the people of the planet of Earth). 

In my research, using Exodus as a production title would perhaps be more fitting due to its portrayal of Moses. In Exodus, Moses’ life was saved when he was an infant by being placed in a basket in a river before being discovered and raised by people who had found him, then growing up to become a semi-divine liberating figure. This description is almost one-to-one with Superman’s story, where Kal-el was saved by being placed in a pod (the basket) that travelled through space (the river) before being discovered and raised by Ma and Pa Kent, then becoming a semi-divine being.

‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ – Proverbs

Of the four religious production titles, this one has perhaps the loosest basis. It is one of two non-narrative books on this list, serving more as a list of advice heavily revolving around wisdom. Due to Supergirl’s quick temper but warm heart, it’s possible this is why it was chosen. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow sees Supergirl protect Ruthye from the villainous Krem of the Yellow Hills. She uses cunning to outwit the villain, saving Ruthye from the same fate as her father.

‘Clayface’ – Corinthians

As we exclusively reported, Clayface has the production title Corinthians. Corinthians, too, is a book (or books) without a narrative. However, Corinthians heavily revolves around transformation and metamorphosis, which just so happens to be the characterisation and rumoured plot of Basil Karlo and the film. Clayface is rumoured to follow an actor who takes an experimental treatment to hone his acting skills, but instead becomes the monstrous Clayface. Several verses from this book specifically adhere to this plot. For example, 1 Corinthians 9:22 states, “I have become all things to all people.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 also specifically namedrops clay, stating, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”

‘Sgt. Rock’ – Maccabees

Before it was put on hold, we did not learn too much regarding plot details for Sgt. Rock but we did know the project would take place during World War II. Maccabees follows the Maccabean Revolt, a Jewish rebellion led by the Maccabees. The Maccabean Revolt symbolised resistance, fought through a guerrilla war, showcasing a mirror of the Allied Powers in the Second World War. The book is a literal account of war, and much like any other WW2 film, Sgt. Rock will be, or rather would have been, too. 

Future Productions

As for future productions at DC Studios, it is likely they will continue this trend. For example, The Authority, when/if greenlit, will possibly feature the production name Judges, or perhaps a derivative of the word, as it could be taking inspiration from the Book of Judges. Another possibility could be the Book of Job for Swamp Thing. Until then, we’ll be staying tuned for the next production title to be announced, perhaps DC Studios’ Dynamic Duo. 

Superman hits theatres on July 11th, 2025. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow hits theatres on June 26, 2026. Clayface hits theatres on September 11, 2026. 

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Special thanks to Vic and others, who helped assemble some of the reasoning behind this article.