Invincible Meets She-Hulk In HBO's Upcoming Superhero Spinoff

Published Sep 1, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT Kyle is a senior writer at ScreenRant and has been part of the team for over two years. Having led coverage on The Walking Dead projects alongside Rick & Morty, Kyle is well versed in numerous genres. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Kyle is a passionate journalist who has a keen interest in TV and film. He has six years of experience studying journalism including a HND in Practical Journalism and a BA Honours in Journalism, Media and Communication and History. Alongside his love for TV and film, Kyle enjoys video games, football and Formula 1. James Gunn's DCU has left people split so far, as each ambitious project seems vastly different from the last, and the upcoming HBO spinoff to Superman may be the most bizarre yet. The People v. Gorilla Grodd will feature various supporting characters from 2025's Superman in a comedic drama surrounding the classic DC supervillain — Gorilla Grodd. Rather than his first appearance coming as the central antagonist of a big DC live-action movie, Grodd will star in this more light-hearted series, as the Daily Planet looks into his conviction regarding the death of Grodd's father. It certainly feels like a gamble to greenlight this kind of project so early on, especially as the DCU is still establishing its audience. Lanterns is the latest addition to the DCU timeline, and so far, it has been successful. However, many of the superhero studio's biggest characters are yet to properly debut, adding to how much of a risk The People v. Gorilla Grodd could be. We know James Gunn isn't afraid to do things differently, with Creature Commandos and Peacemaker season 2 being surprising choices to essentially kickstart this new universe. Therefore, there is a good chance his upcoming Superman spinoff sticks the landing, but if it fails to resonate with viewers, it may be hard to justify why it was released so soon. Fortunately, the overall concept looks like it could be a lot of fun, especially since it's borrowing some of She-Hulk and Invincible's best qualities. Assuming it can combine these elements cohesively, The People v. Gorilla Grodd may just be another unexpected masterpiece from James Gunn's lively DC universe. The People v. Gorilla Grodd Sounds Like She-Hulk's Premise With Invincible's Humor Image via Prime Video Despite She-Hulk: Attorney at Law splitting the Marvel fanbase, one area it did thrive in was being a compelling legal drama, which The People v. Gorilla Grodd will bope to imitate. While we've also seen Daredevil blend courtrooms with crime-fighting, She-Hulk brought something new to the table since she focuses specifically on superhuman cases. The world knows that Jen Walters is She-Hulk, yet she is still a respected lawyer who is naturally an expert on these unique incidents. While The People v. Gorilla Grodd won't quite be the same, it will still involve a so-called supervillain's conviction being called into question, potentially resulting in the case being reopened. We're so used to seeing these antagonists being taken away in cuffs after being foiled, yet the actual legal process that leads to their sentence is never shown. Fortunately, The People v. Gorilla Grodd will lift the curtain on this by following in She-Hulk's footsteps, and it looks set to borrow some of its humor from the world of Invincible. The People v. Gorilla Grodd is yet to receive an official release date or trailer. Invincible is known for its brutal fights and graphic violence, but among all this, it also finds time to be truly hilarious. Between its recurring gags, jabs at other franchises, and meta jokes, Prime Video's animated superhero show is easily one of the funniest in the genre, a quality The People v. Gorilla Grodd will surely try to emulate. Jimmy Olsen had a very comedy-oriented role in Superman, making his heavy presence in the upcoming series a sign of the type of tone we can expect. Like Invincible, the series is bound to break tension with jokes and even poke fun at itself sometimes, ensuring there is a nice break from the serious investigative shenanigans. Based on the early signs, it looks like The People v. Gorilla Grodd will be some sort of hybrid between She-Hulk and Invincible, which could go either way for this risky DC project. What Is The People v. Gorilla Grodd Actually About? Details on the exact plot of The People v. Gorilla Grodd are limited since we're still likely a long way out from seeing it on screen. From what we do know, it will involve Jimmy Olsen and various other reporters from the Daily Planet looking into Gorilla Grodd's conviction to see whether he was truly guilty of killing the King of Gorilla City. The series will be presented as a true-crime docuseries, potentially in the style of a mockumentary, giving it the chance to breathe humor into what could be quite a dramatic story. Alongside Skyler Gisondo returning as Jimmy Olsen, other characters from Superman will be back, such as Cat Grant, Steve Lombard, and Perry White. Much of the narrative will presumably take place inside the Daily Planet, before potentially branching out into the courtroom if the trial gets reopened. Additionally, we know that Jimmy Tatro will make his DCU debut as Gorilla Grodd, suggesting we could see inside the prison he's being held in as well, or at least flashbacks to the incident he was charged for. The People v. Gorilla Grodd may not be DC's official Superman replacement, but it will build off the 2025 movie to deliver a fresh and exciting narrative. As time goes on, we'll undoubtedly learn more about the specifics, but until then, superhero fans will just have to be patient and hope this ambitious show reaches its full potential. Network HBO Max Showrunner Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault Directors Tony Yacenda Writers Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault Cast Jimmy Tatro Gorilla Grodd Skyler Gisondo Jimmy Olsen Beck Bennett Steve Lombard