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A comprehensive analysis and ranking of the DC Animated Movies, in order of how connected they are to the DC Universe.
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Introduction
Since the early 2000s, Warner Bros. has released a series of animated DC movies. These movies are all interconnected, creating a shared universe. This universe is separate from the live-action DC movies, which are not connected.
The DC animated universe includes Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998), Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000), Superman: Brainiac Attacks (2006), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008), Batman: Gotham Knight (2008), Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009), Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010), Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010), Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010), Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010), All-Star Superman (2011), Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011), Batman: Year One (2011), Justice League: Doom (2012), Superman vs. The Elite (2012), Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012), Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2(2013) son ids . Elfman also composed the Animated Series Theme for Teen Titans Go! and three episodes of Young Justice.
As you can see, there is a lot of content in the DC animated universe! If you want to watch these movies in order, here is a list of chronological order:
1.Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
2.Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
3.Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
4.Superman: Brainiac Attacks
5.Justice League: The New Frontier
6.Batman Gotham Knight
7.Superman/Batman Public Enemies
8.Superman/Batman Apocalypse
9.Justice League Crisis on Two Earths
10.”Batman Under the Red Hood”
11.”Superman Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam” 12.”All-Star Superman” 13.”Green Lantern Emerald Knights” 14.”Batman Year One” 15.”Justice League Doom” 16.”Superman vs Elite” 17.”Batman The Dark Knight Returns Part 1″ 18.”Batman The Dark Knight Returns Part 2″ 19.”Son Of Batman 20 .”Batman Assault On Arkham 21 .”Justice League Throne Of Atlantis 22 .”Justice League Gods And Monsters 23 .”Teen Titans 24 .Young Justice
The DC Animated Universe
The DC Animated Universe (DCAU; also referred to as the Timmverse by fans) is a shared universe of superhero animated television series and films produced by Warner Bros. Animation based on DC Comics, including its various imprints. The DCAU is notable for introducing a multitude of iconic and popular characters, many of whom have gone on to starring roles in their own spin-off series or joined the Justice League in subsequent series.
The DC Extended Universe
The DC Extended Universe is a collection of films, television shows, and other media based on the DC Comics characters. The shared universe, which began with the release of Man of Steel in 2013, is meant to be separate from the traditional DC Universe.
The films in the DC Extended Universe are: Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), Wonder Woman (2017), Justice League (2017), Aquaman (2018), Shazam! (2019), Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020), and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). There are also several upcoming films, including The Suicide Squad (2021), The Batman (2021), Black Adam (2021), Aquaman 2 (2022), The Flash (2022), Shazam! 2 (2022), and Batgirl (TBA).
In addition to the films, there are several television shows set in the DC Extended Universe. These include Gotham, Constantine, Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Black Lightning. There are also several web series set in the universe, including Vixen, Freedom Fighters: The Ray, Titans, Doom Patrol, Stargirl, and Swamp Thing.
The DC Multiverse
The DC Animated Universe is a shared universe of animated television series and animated movies produced by Warner Bros. Animation, based on characters that appear in publications by DC Comics. The shared universe, much like the original DC Universe in comic books, was established by story elements andCharacters appearing across multiple series.
The DC Animated Universe is not to be confused with the DC Extended Universe, a live-action movie franchise also produced by Warner Bros.
The term “DC Animated Universe” was coined by Paul Dini, one of the producers of Batman: The Animated Series. Dinisaid that the goal of the DCAU was “to do for Superman and Batman what Star Wars did for Luke Skywalker and Han Solo”. The continuity of the DCAU is overseen by Bruce Timm, who served as an executive producer on all the DCAU series; as such, all the Shows are considered to be set in the same fictional universe.
While there is no definitive answer, it seems likely that the animated movies are intended to exist within the same continuity as theDCAU television series.
The DC Animated Movies
There are many DC Animated movies, but are they all connected? The answer is complicated.
The DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU) is a shared universe that is based on the DC Comics characters. It began with the 2013 film Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. The world of the DCAMU was created by Bruce Timm, who also oversaw the development of its characters and stories.
The DCAMU consists of animated films that were produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Released by Warner Home Video. The films are usually direct-to-video, but some have been released theatrically.
The shared universe was launched with Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, which was followed by several other films that focus on the Justice League. These include Justice League: War, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, and Justice League: Gods and Monsters.
The DCAMU also includes films that focus on individual characters from the Justice League. These include Superman: Unbound, Batman: Assault on Arkham, and Batman vs. Robin.
In addition to the movies listed above, there are also several spin-off films that take place in the same universe as the main DC Animated Movies Universe films. These include Batman: Bad Blood, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, and Superman Vs. The Elite.
Finally, there are also several television shows that are set in the same universe as the DC Animated Movies Universe films. These include Beware the Batman, Gotham Girls, and Young Justice.
The DC Universe Movies
The DC Universe Movies are a series of animated films based on the characters and stories from DC Comics. The films are produced by Warner Bros. Animation and are distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
The first film in the series was Superman: Doomsday, which was released in 2007. The film was followed by Justice League: The New Frontier in 2008, Batman: Gotham Knight in 2008, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies in 2009, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths in 2010, Batman: Under the Red Hood in 2010, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse in 2010, All-Star Superman in 2011, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights in 2011 and finally Batman: Year One in 2011.
The DC Universe Movies are not considered to be part of the DC Animated Universe, as they are not set within the same continuity. However, there are a few connections between the two universes. For example, Kevin Conroy provides the voice of Batman in both universes, and Bruce Timm is an executive producer on both sets of films.
The DC TV Universe
The DC television universe is a shared universe that is primarily inhabited by superheroes and super villains who are either affiliated with the Justice League or the Suicide Squad. The shared universe, much like the DC Extended Universe which focuses on films, is centered on live-action television series airing on The CW, and produced by Warner Bros. Television, DC Entertainment, and Berlanti Productions.
The DC Comics Universe
The DC Comics Universe is a shared universe that is used in DC Comics publications. The universe itself is the creation of writer Gardner Fox and artist Mike Sekowsky, and was first introduced in The Brave and the Bold #28 (March 1960). The DC Universe is home to many characters, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, Hawkman, and dozens of others.
In recent years, the DC Universe has been adapted to film in the form of animation. These movies are not connected to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which is a separate continuity that began with Man of Steel in 2013.
The DC Animated Movies are direct-to-video features that are produced by Warner Bros. Animation. They are typically stand-alone stories that are not connected to each other, but there are some instances where characters from one movie will make cameo appearances in another. For example, Batman appeared in both Justice League: Throne of Atlantis and Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay.
So far, there have been thirty-four DC Animated Movies released:
·Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
·Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)
·Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
·Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003)
·Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
·Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)
·Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)
·Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
·Batman: Year One (2011)
·All-Star Superman (2011)
·Justice League: Doom (2012)
·Superman vs. The Elite (2012)
The DC Elseworlds
The DC Animated Universe is a shared universe that is anchored by a series of animated movies that have been released by Warner Bros. Animation since the early 2000s. The movies are usually direct-to-video releases, but some have been released in theaters. The universe is also home to a number of spin-off television series, comic books, and video games.
The Elseworlds are a set of stories that take place outside of the main continuity of the DC Universe. They are usually stories that explore “what if” scenarios, and as such, they often feature characters in unfamiliar roles or settings. In recent years, the Elseworlds have been used as a way to tell standalone stories that are not connected to the larger DC Universe continuity.
The DC Animated Universe includes several Elseworlds stories, most notably the Batman: Gotham Knight anthology film and the Superman: Red Son direct-to-video movie. These stories are not considered to be part of the main continuity of the DC Animated Universe, but they are still canonical within the larger DC Universe.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while the DC Animated movies are not all connected in one singular universe, there are elements and themes that connect them. Whether it’s the focus on justice, the use of magic, or the battle between good and evil, these commonalities create a shared experience for viewers.
