How to Watch DC Animated Movies in Order
In What order to watch DC Animated Movies (As per Release and Chronological)
How to Watch DC Animated Movies in Order: It’s going to be a while before we get another Justice League movie, but the DC animated movie universe is worth checking out. Although Marvel Studios has had a distinct leg-up in live-action media over the past two decades, the DC Animated Universe has been dominating the comic animation game since 1992. So watch now all DC Animated Movies in order, with the help of the given below list of movies i.e in DC Animated Movies in Order of Release and DC Animated Universe in Chronological Order.
The DC Animated Movie Universe is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films, produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment and distributed by Warner Home Video.
Since it first began with 2007’s Superman: Doomsday, the series has been well received being praised by fans, critics, with consistently good sales. So you can understand the popularity of the movies. So watch now these DC Animated Movies in Order to release and DC Animated Movies in chronological order also.
All DC Animated Movies in Order of Release Date
Here is the list of DC Animated Films in order, they were released.
DC Animated Movies Order to watch:
1. Superman: Doomsday — September 21, 2007
2. Justice League: The New Frontier — February 26, 2008
3. Batman: Gotham Knight — July 8, 2008
4. Wonder Woman — March 3, 2009
5. Green Lantern: First Flight — July 28, 2009
6. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies — September 29, 2009
7. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths — February 23, 2010
8. Batman: Under the Red Hood — July 7, 2010
9. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse — September 28, 2010
10. All-Star Superman — February 22, 2011
11. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights — July 7, 2011
12. Batman: Year One — October 18, 2011
13. Justice League: Doom — February 28, 2012
14. Superman vs. The Elite — June 12, 2012
15. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (part 1) — September 25, 2012
16. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (part 2) — January 29, 2013
17. Superman: Unbound — May 7, 2013
18. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox — July 30, 2013
19. Justice League: War — February 4, 2014
20. Son of Batman — May 6, 2014
21. Batman: Assault on Arkham — July 29, 2014
22. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis — January 13, 2015
23. Batman vs. Robin — April 7, 2015
24. Justice League: Gods and Monsters — July 28, 2015
25. Batman: Bad Blood — January 20, 2016
26. Justice League vs. Teen Titans — March 29, 2016
27. Batman: The Killing Joke — July 22, 2016
28. Justice League Dark — January 24, 2017
29. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract — March 31, 2017
30. Batman and Harley Quinn — August 15, 2017
31. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight — January 23, 2018
32. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay — March 27, 2018
33. The Death of Superman — July 24, 2018
34. Constantine: City of Demons — October 9, 2018
35. Reign of the Supermen — January 15, 2019
36. Justice League vs. the Fatal Five — March 30, 2019
37. Batman: Hush — July 20, 2019
38. Wonder Woman: Bloodlines — October 5, 2019
39. Superman: Red Son — February 25, 2020
40. Justice League Dark: Apokolips War — May 5, 2020
41. Superman: Man of Tomorrow — August 23, 2020
42. Batman: Soul of the Dragon — January 12, 2021
43. Justice Society: World War II — April 27, 2021
44. Batman: The Long Halloween (part 1) — June 22, 2021
45. Batman: The Long Halloween (part 2) — July 27, 2021
46. Injustice — October 19, 2021
47. Catwoman: Hunted — February 8, 2022
Upcoming DC Animated Movies:
48. Green Lantern: Beware My Power — July 26, 2022
49. Battle of the Super Sons — 2022
DC animated Universe Watch Order
1. Superman: Doomsday
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Year: 2007 Director: Bruce Timm, Lauren Montgomery, Brandon Vietti Starring: Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi Runtime: 77 minutes |
In an epic tale of sacrifice, Superman battles an intergalactic serial killer in a superpowered Armageddon—Superman: Doomsday. After Superman makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Metropolis by giving his life to defeat the foe, those who loved him the most mourn their fallen hero and friend. But a world without Superman proves to be short-lived when the Man of Steel mysteriously returns. Or does he? Based on the best-selling graphic novel of all time, The Death of Superman.
2. Justice League: The New Frontier
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Year: 2008 Director: Dave Bullock Starring: David Boreanaz, Miguel Ferrer, Neil Patrick Harris Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 75 minutes |
Live the intense tale of the founding of the greatest band of superheroes ever–Justice League: New Frontier. In this origin epic, a virtual who’s who of superheroes featuring not only Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, but also Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and Flash, these very different heroes must overcome their fear and suspicion of one another to forge an alliance against a creature so formidable that it will take all of their powers combined to prevail! Inspired by the best-selling graphic novel and produced by the multiple Emmy®-winning animation legend Bruce Timm “Batman: The Animated Series”.
3. Batman: Gotham Knight
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Year: 2008 Director: Yasuhiro Aoki, Futoshi Higashide, Toshiyuki Kubooka Starring: Kevin Conroy, Jason Marsden, Scott Menville Language: English, Japanese Genre: Animation, Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller Runtime: 76 minutes |
The Caped Crusader takes on a whole new look, and the world’s most dangerous villains, in this full-length animated feature. This high-octane anthology features six different Batman stories, each from a diverse list of creators. The six tales reveal Bruce Wayne’s earliest adventures as Batman, as he travels the globe to stop the villainous Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and Deadshot. When taken together, the stories in “Batman: Gotham Knight” form a bridge between the blockbuster live-action feature “Batman Begins” and its much-anticipated sequel “The Dark Knight.” Produced by the most creative “Batman” team working today, including Bruce Timm (TV’s “Justice League Unlimited”), Alan Burnett (“Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker”), and David S. Goyer (“Batman Begins,” “Ghost Rider”).
4. Wonder Woman
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Year: 2009 Director: Lauren Montgomery Starring: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 73 minutes |
With the strength of Hercules, the wisdom of Athena, the speed of Mercury, and the beauty of Aphrodite, she’s Wonder Woman. On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud warrior race of Amazon women thrives shielded from the corrupt world of man. But a betrayal leads to the escape of Ares, the God of War (Alfred Molina), and Amazon Princess Diana (Keri Russell–August Rush) must capture him before he unleashes global chaos and destruction. With the aid of cocky fighter pilot Steve Trevor (Nathan Fillion), Diana tracks Ares to the United States for a battle unlike any humankind has ever face in this tale of the princess who becomes the world’s greatest super heroine.
5. Green Lantern: First Flight
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Year: 2009 Director: Lauren Montgomery Starring: Christopher Meloni, Victor Garber, Tricia Helfer Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 77 minutes |
More than three billion years ago, a race of immortals known as the Guardians of the Universe, established a team of heroes based out of a planet at the very center of creation and assigned to defend freedom and justice across the many galaxies. Each hero is given a ring that bestows awesome power, and each is selected for having the strength and will to control the power granted. Together they are known as the Green Lantern Corps.
When Earth’s new representative to the Corps, Hal Jordan (Christopher Meloni) is recruited and placed under the supervision of senior Lantern Sinestro (Victor Garber), he comes to realize that his trainer and mentor is at the heart of a secret conspiracy threatening the philosophy, tradition and very existence of the Corps that has defended universal law for far longer than Jordan’s home world has existed. Now, Jordan must quickly master his new powers to combat the treasonous Lanterns in order to maintain order across the universe.
6. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
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Year: 2009 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, Clancy Brown Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 67 minutes |
The World’s Greatest Super Heroes become its most wanted criminals! When United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his “partner in crime,” Batman, heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to stave off the onslaught, stop the asteroid and expose Luthor’s devious plot to take command of far more than North America. Based on the blockbuster comic series and graphic novel by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness.
7. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
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Year: 2010 Director: Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery Starring: William Baldwin, Mark Harmon, Chris Noth Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 75 minutes |
In an alternate universe, a heroic Lex Luthor battles to save his planet from an evil variation of the Justice League! Now, to save his earth, Luthor enlists the Justice League from his universe’s Crime Syndicate, a gang of villains with superpowers evenly matched with those of the Justice League. And in the ultimate battle of good versus evil, not only the fate of two piles of the earth hangs in the balance, but also the continuation of all existence!
8. Batman: Under the Red Hood
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Year: 2010 Director: Brandon Vietti Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Jensen Ackles, John DiMaggio Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller Runtime: 75 minutes |
A figure from the Dark Knight’s past unexpectedly returns, forcing him to revisit the most tragic event of his crime-fighting career. A twisted, disfigured character known as the Black Mask has seized control of Gotham City’s criminal underworld, but his supremacy is undermined by the arrival of the mysterious Red Hood. As the violence escalates and the truth unfolds, the Caped Crusader soon comes to the painful, shocking realization as to whose face is really under the hood.
9. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
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Year: 2010 Director: Lauren Montgomery Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, Summer Glau Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Runtime: 78 minutes |
The epic saga of the World’s Greatest Super Heroes continues! The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight return in an all-new adventure–one in which the fate of the world rests in the balance! A mysterious spaceship from Planet Krypton crashes on Earth with a beautiful girl inside and everyone wants to meet the new kid. Superman embraces the connection to his past, Batman suspects a traitor, Wonder Woman senses a kindred spirit and Darkseid desires a champion. But this feisty teen has her own ideas, none of which include a secret identity, a cape, or heroics. It will take a life-or-death battle with Darkseid to uncover her true purpose on Earth.
10. All-Star Superman
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Year: 2011 Director: Sam Liu Starring: James Denton, Christina Hendricks, Anthony LaPaglia Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Runtime: 76 minutes |
When the Man of Steel is suddenly stricken by a fatal illness, he must find a cure while preparing for his final days. But before his impending fate consumes him, he must have a final confrontation with his greatest enemy, Lex Luthor, who will stop at nothing to finally defeat the world’s greatest superhero. Based on Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly’s groundbreaking comic book series, All Star Superman.
11. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
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Year: 2011 Director: Christopher Berkeley, Lauren Montgomery, Jay Oliva Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elisabeth Moss, Jason Isaacs Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 84 minutes |
With stories by acclaimed writers including Geoff Johns, Alan Burnett, and Dave Gibbons, this DC Universe Animated Original Movie explores the rich mythology of the Green Lantern universe through six interlocking chapters. While awaiting a battle with their ancient enemy Krona, the Guardians of the Universe, earth’s Green Lantern, Hal Jordan; Kilowog; Sinestro, and other members of the Green Lantern Corps recount their greatest adventures to new recruit Arisia – everything from tales of the First Lantern to the ominous events that led to the Corps’ Blackest Night!
12. Batman: Year One
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Year: 2011 Director: Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery Starring: Bryan Cranston, Ben McKenzie, Eliza Dushku Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller Runtime: 64 minutes |
He will become the greatest crimefighter the world has ever known… It won’t be easy. Discover the origin of the Dark Knight in this original animated film based on the legendary graphic novel from Frank Miller, the creator of 300 and Sin City. Witness the transformation of Bruce Wayne as he returns home from his years of training abroad in martial arts, science, detective skills, and the art of hunting a man in preparation to become the thing in the night that all criminals of Gotham will come to fear … Batman!
13. Justice League: Doom
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Year: 2012 Director: Lauren Montgomery Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, Susan Eisenberg Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 77 minutes |
The Justice League faces its greatest threat ever when a team of super-villains discovers the Dark Knight’s “contingency plans” for stopping any rogue Justice League member and learns the secret weakness of each superhero. Now, it’s a battle for survival when the contingency plans are implemented against all the members of the Justice League!
14. Superman vs. The Elite
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Year: 2012 Director: Michael Chang Starring: George Newbern, Pauley Perrette, Robin Atkin Downes Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Runtime: 76 Minutes |
The Man Of Steel comes face-to-face with powerful villains, daunting rivals, and a society more interested in retribution than justice when a new, less-ethical breed of superhero arrives in Metropolis. Superman’s effectiveness as a superhero comes into question when a new group of super-powerful crusaders, known as “The Elite,” appear on the scene. As superheroes, The Elite know no bounds and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy — putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical and decidedly non-lethal Man Of Steel.
15. The Dark Knight Returns – Part 1
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Year: 2012 Director: Jay Oliva Starring: Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller Runtime: 76 minutes |
It’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with racecars and liquor—but the Bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.
The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him to crime-fighting—simultaneously making him the target of law enforcement and the new hope for a desolate Gotham City. Particularly inspired is a teenage girl named Carrie, who adopts the persona of Robin and ultimately saves Batman from a brutal attack by the Mutant leader. Armed with a new sidekick, and re-energized with a definitive purpose, the Dark Knight returns to protect Gotham from foes new…and old.
16. The Dark Knight Returns – Part 2
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Year: 2013 Director: Jay Oliva Starring: Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller Runtime: 76 minutes |
With Gotham City back under his watchful eye, and accompanied by able sidekick Robin, Batman continues to battle crime—but his resurgence awakens a far worse evil at Arkham Asylum: The Joker. In the meantime, Superman has been dispatched by the President to halt Batman’s unsanctioned reign by whatever means necessary. Between the Joker’s diabolical scheme to drag Batman to the darkest levels of insanity, and the Man of Steel’s seemingly invincible physical presence, the Dark Knight must confront adversaries and allies simultaneously while maintaining the peace in Gotham City.
17. Superman: Unbound
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Year: 2013 Director: James Tucker Starring: Matt Bomer, Stana Katic, John Noble Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Runtime: 75 minutes |
Based on the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank 2008 release Superman: Brainiac, Superman: Unbound finds the horrific force responsible for the destruction of Krypton—Brainiac—descending upon Earth. Brainiac has crossed the universe, collecting cities from interesting planets—Kandor, included—and now the all-knowing, ever-evolving android has his sights fixed on Metropolis. Superman must summon all of his physical and intellectual resources to protect his city, the love of his life, and his newly-arrived cousin, Supergirl.
18. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
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Year: 2013 Director: Jay Oliva Starring: Justin Chambers, C. Thomas Howell, Michael B. Jordan Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 81 minutes |
Based on the acclaimed miniseries by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox finds our world turned upside down as one of Earth’s greatest super heroes–the Flash–wakes up devoid of his super powers.
When time travel allows a past wrong to be righted for Flash and his family, the event’s temporal ripples prove disastrous, creating a fractured, alternate reality where the Justice League never formed, and even Superman is nowhere to be found. Amidst a new world being ravaged by a fierce war between Wonder Woman’s Amazons and Aquaman’s Atlanteans, Flash must team with a grittier, more violent Batman and government agent Cyborg to restore the continuity of Flash’s original timeline.
19. Justice League: War
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Year: 2014 Director: Jay Oliva Starring: Christopher Gorham, Justin Kirk, Shemar Moore Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 79 minutes |
An alien attack threatening cataclysmic worldwide devastation brings together the world’s greatest super heroes – for the first time – in Justice League: War. When the powerful Darkseid and his massive, relentless forces invade Earth, a group of previously unaligned super heroes – misunderstood and, in some cases, hunted by the authorities – discover the only way to fend off the attack will be to work together as a cohesive unit. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Shazam! and, in his origin story, Cyborg combines their respective talents in an all-out battle to save the planet. Based on the 2012 graphic novel, “Justice League: Origin,” by Geoff Johns & Jim Lee, Justice League: War provides a glance into the world before the Justice League was created, and offers the initial animated incarnation of DC Entertainment’s “The New 52.”
20. Son of Batman
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Year: 2014 Director: Ethan Spaulding Starring: Jason O’Mara, Stuart Allan, Thomas Gibson Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Crime, Mystery Runtime: 74 minutes |
The world is turned upside down when Batman – one of the world’s greatest Super Heroes – discovers he is a father in the newest DC Universe Original Animated Movie, Son of Batman.
Batman learns he has a son, Damian – and to further complicate matters, the mother is Talia al Ghul, daughter of one of his most dreaded enemies, Ra’s Al Ghul. When the odds quickly turn against Batman and Damian, Batman must become both father and mentor to the aggressive, agile new Robin. Together they form an uneasy alliance to try and thwart the criminal enterprise of Deathstroke and his army of ninja man-bats before there are international consequences.
21. Batman: Assault on Arkham
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Year: 2014 Director: Jay Oliva, Ethan Spaulding Starring: Kevin Conroy, Neal McDonough, Hynden Walch Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller Runtime: 76 minutes |
Gotham is in great danger when the government assembles a group of villains — code-named the Suicide Squad — and forces them to break into Arkham Asylum to retrieve top-secret information stolen by the Riddler. Things take a turn for the worse when one of the Squad members (Harley Quinn) frees the Joker, who is intent on blowing up Arkham Asylum and Gotham City. Batman must use his superhero wits and strength to thwart the wicked plans of the Joker and the Suicide Squad. Set in the world of the best-selling Batman: Arkham video game series, this action-packed film takes place between the Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Asylum video games.
22. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
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Year: 2015 Director: Ethan Spaulding Starring: Matt Lanter, Sam Witwer, Rosario Dawson Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Runtime: 72 minutes |
After their victory over the forces of Darkseid, the heroes of the Justice League face an all-new threat – and find a new ally – in Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, the newest DC Universe Original Movie.
Cyborg discovers an imminent threat in the depths of the oceans so powerful that it rallies together the newly formed Justice League. Meanwhile, wandering thousands of feet above the ocean floor is drifter Arthur Curry, a man with strange powers who may be the last chance to bridge the ancient Atlantean world with our own. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League must band together as they face off against the warmongering Atlantean Orm, an army of sea creatures, otherworldly weapons, and perilous odds. In this all-new epic adventure from the DC Universe, mankind’s only hope of escaping from the darkness lies with the guiding light of a man – Aquaman!
23. Batman vs. Robin
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Year: 2015 Director: Jay Oliva Starring: Stuart Allan, Jason O’Mara, Sean Maher Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller Runtime: 80 minutes |
The shadows of Gotham City are no place for a child but Damian Wayne is no ordinary child. Now bearing the mantle of Robin, he blazes a headstrong and sometimes reckless trail alongside his father, Batman. While investigating a crime scene, Robin encounters a mysterious figure, Talon, who leads him on a life-altering course through the depths of Gotham’s secret society, known as the Court of Owls. It’s a dangerous journey that will force Batman and Robin to face their most dangerous adversary, each other! Based on the #1 best-selling graphic novel, Batman: The Court of Owls, this action-packed caper is one that fans won’t want to miss!
24. Justice League: Gods and Monsters
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Year: 2015 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Benjamin Bratt, Michael C. Hall, Tamara Taylor Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 76 minutes |
Witness a divergent reality where the Justice League protects the planet – but answers to no one but themselves. Employing methods of intimidation and fear, this Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman deal brute force in the name of justice. From the creative genius of executive producer Bruce Timm and co-producer Alan Burnett comes an original story where the world’s greatest triumvirate of super heroes has distinctly different origins. Superman was not raised by the Kents in Smallville, the Caped Crusader is not Bruce Wayne, and Wonder Woman is not an Amazon warrior of Themyscira. They are as likely the world’s saviors as Earth’s despotic rulers. When a group of famed scientists experiences untimely “accidents,” a government task force follows the trail of clues to the Justice League – but is there a more powerful player operating from the shadows? It’s a high-stakes game of intrigue, mystery, and action that asks the question: How do you serve justice to those above the law?
25. Batman: Bad Blood
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Year: 2016 Director: Jay Oliva Starring: Jason O’Mara, Yvonne Strahovski, Stuart Allan Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Runtime: 72 minutes |
When Batman goes missing, it will take the entire Bat “family”—including new additions Batwoman and Batwing—to keep the peace in Gotham City and unravel the mystery behind the Dark Knight’s disappearance in Batman: Bad Blood.
The mysterious disappearance of Batman, coupled with the emergence of powerful and malevolent new villains in Gotham City, forces Nightwing (voice of Sean Maher) and Robin (Stuart Allan) to take crime-fighting into their own hands—while simultaneously searching for their missing leader. They’re not alone for long. New super heroes Batwoman (Yvonne Strahovski) and Batwing (Gaius Charles)—each armed with her/his own sensibilities, physical abilities, and crime-fighting tools—arrive in Gotham to assist in the cause. As this new “family” strives to find its own dynamic, chilling clues lead the group to suspect the Dark Knight may have gone over to the dark side. It’s up to the entire Bat team to uncover the truth before Gotham City falls prey to its greatest threat yet.
26. Justice League vs. Teen Titans
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Year: 2016 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Jon Bernthal, Taissa Farmiga, Stuart Allan Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Runtime: 79 minutes |
Justice League vs. Teen Titans welcomes the Teen Titans to the ever-expanding canon of classic DC Comics characters within the DC Universe Original Movies. When Damian’s over-aggressive tendencies almost destroy a Justice League mission, he is sent to learn teamwork by training alongside the Teen Titans. However, adjusting Damian’s attitude turns out to be the least of the Teen Titans’ troubles as Raven’s satanic, world-conquering father Trigon begins an escape from his inter-dimensional prison. To complete his return, Trigon must have Raven’s assistance – and to accomplish his goal, he spreads his demonic forces across the globe, infiltrating the minds and bodies of the Justice League to do his bidding. To save the universe and prevent a literal hell on Earth, the Teen Titans must rescue – or defeat – the Justice League, and intern Trigon for all eternity.
27. Batman: The Killing Joke
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Year: 2016 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller Runtime: 77 minutes |
Based on the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.
28. Justice League Dark
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Year: 2017 Director: Jay Oliva Starring: Matt Ryan, Jason O’Mara, Camilla Luddington Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 75 minutes |
When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City, and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet. Enter Justice League Dark, reluctantly led by the Hellblazer himself, John Constantine. Like Batman, Constantine is a cunning, often cynical loner who is the best at his chosen profession – but quickly realizes the sinister forces plaguing the planet will require help from other supernatural alliances. Forming a new “league” with sorceress Zatanna, otherworldly Deadman, and Jason Blood and his powerful alter ego Etrigan the Demon, this team of Dark Arts specialists must unravel the mystery of Earth’s supernatural plague and contend with the rising, powerful villainous forces behind the siege – before it’s too late for all of mankind.
29. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
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Year: 2017 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Stuart Allan, Taissa Farmiga, Brandon Soo Hoo Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 84 minutes |
Led by Starfire, the Teen Titans – Beast Boy, Raven, Blue Beetle, Robin, and the just-returned Nightwing – have built a cohesive team in their never-ending battle against evil; but their newest teammate, the mysterious and powerful Terra, may be altering that dynamic. Meanwhile, an ancient evil, Brother Blood, has awakened, and familiar foe Deathstroke is lurking in the shadows – both waiting to pounce. Ultimately, the Teen Titans will need to battle their enemies and their own doubts to unite and overcome the malicious forces around them in this twisting tale of intrigue, adventure, and deception.
30. Batman and Harley Quinn
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Year: 2017 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Kevin Conroy, Melissa Rauch, Loren Lester Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 74 minutes |
Spawned from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman and Harley Quinn brings legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy back to his most famous role. Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet—and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy, Harley’s BFF and frequent partner-in-crime. But Batman’s patience is put to the test by the unpredictable and untrustworthy Harley during the twists and turns the reluctant companions face during their bumpy road trip. The result is a thrill ride of action, adventure, and comedy no Batman fan has seen before.
31. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
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Year: 2018 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Jennifer Carpenter, Anthony Head Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery Runtime: 78 minutes |
Inspired by the landmark one-shot Elseworlds tale by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as America’s continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a World’s Fair hosted by Gotham City. But while the world prepares to witness the glittery glory of Gotham’s technological advances, there is a killer loose in the city’s darkest shadows. Preying on the city’s women, this killer is as precise as he is cruel. As Police Commissioner James Gordon tries to calm the fears of Gotham’s citizens regarding the butcher called Jack the Ripper, the masked vigilante Batman enacts his own detective work—with the help of confident, capable Selina Kyle—to stop the Ripper’s murderous spree. Witness a world in flames as the notorious serial killer’s controlled savagery meets the calculated stealth of the Dark Knight.
32. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
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Year: 2018 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Christian Slater, Billy Brown, Liam McIntyre Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 86 minutes |
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay finds Amanda Waller’s top secret “Task Force X”—Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Killer Frost, Captain Boomerang, Harley Quinn, and Copperhead—on a mission to retrieve a mystical object so powerful that they’re willing to risk their own lives to steal it. But the Suicide Squad isn’t the only group of villains seeking to possess the object. The race is on for the golden prize…and, to stay alive, second place isn’t an option.
33. The Death of Superman
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Year: 2018 Director: Sam Liu, Jake Castorena Starring: Jerry O’Connell, Rebecca Romijn, Rainn Wilson Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Family, Sci-Fi Runtime: 81 minutes |
The Death of Superman finds Superman in a fight to the ultimate finish when the Man of Steel becomes the only hero who can stand in the way of the monstrous creature Doomsday and his unstoppable rampage of destruction.
In 2007, the inaugural film in the DC Universe Movies series, Superman: Doomsday, told an abridged version of “The Death Of Superman,” DC’s landmark 1992-93 comic book phenomenon. Sharing the same title as the comic storyline, 2018’s The Death of Superman is the first of a two-part film experience that will conclude with Reign of the Supermen in early 2019 and restores many of the moments and characters that fans hold dear to their hearts.
34. Reign of the Supermen
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Year: 2019 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Jerry O’Connell, Rebecca Romjin, Rainn Wilson Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Runtime: 87 minutes |
The world must cope with the loss of Superman—and the sudden emergence of four would-be heirs to the title—in the all-new, action-packed Reign of the Supermen, part of the popular series of DC Universe Movies.
Reign of the Supermen finds Earth’s citizens, and the Man of Steel’s heroic contemporaries, dealing with a world without Superman. But the aftermath of Superman’s death, and the subsequent disappearance of his body, leads to a new mystery: Is Superman still alive? The question is further complicated when four new super-powered individuals—Steel, Cyborg Superman, Superboy, and the Eradicator—emerge to proclaim themselves as the ultimate hero. In the end, only one will be able to proclaim himself the world’s true Superman.
35. Justice League vs. the Fatal Five
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Year: 2019 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Elyes Gabel, Diane Guerrero, Kevin Conroy Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 77 minutes |
The fate of the planet rests on the shoulders of a reluctant Green Lantern and an unstable hero from the future in Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, part of the popular series of DC Universe Movies.
Justice League vs. The Fatal Five finds the Earth’s future hanging in the balance when the Justice League faces a powerful new threat—the Fatal Five. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman seek answers as the time-traveling trio of Mano, Persuader, and Tharok terrorize Metropolis in search of budding Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz, whom they need to free remaining Fatal Five members Emerald Empress and Validus in order to carry out their sinister plan. But the Justice League discover an ally from another time in the peculiar Star Boy—brimming with volatile power, could he be the key to thwarting the Fatal Five? An epic battle against ultimate evil awaits!
36. Batman Hush
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Year: 2019 Director: Justin Copeland Starring: Jason O’Mara, Jennifer Morrison, Geoffrey Arend Language: English Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller Runtime: 82 minutes |
A mysterious villain puppeteering Gotham’s most dangerous forces lead the Dark Knight into uncharted waters in Batman: Hush, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. An adaptation of the seminal DC classic tale, Batman: Hush centers on a shadowy new villain known only as Hush, who uses Gotham’s Rogues Gallery to destroy Batman’s crime-fighting career, as well as Bruce Wayne’s personal life—which has already been complicated by a relationship with Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman.
37. Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
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Year: 2019 Director: Sam Liu, Justin Copeland Starring: Rosario Dawson, Jeffrey Donovan, Marie Avgeropoulos Language: English Genre: Animation. Action, Fantasy Runtime: 79 minutes |
Experience an all-new adventure with DC’s most powerful heroine—filled with intrigue, mythology, and relentless battles on shores near and far—in Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies.
In Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, Amazon princess Diana of Themyscira chooses to save fighter pilot Steve Trevor and return him to his home in America—setting in motion one of Wonder Woman’s most captivating chapters. Fulfilling the role of both ambassador as well as protector, Diana soon earns the name Wonder Woman from the gracious people of Earth. Equally strong in body, heart, and will, she makes it her mission to help a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization known as Villainy, Inc., whose criminal members have their sights set on invading Themyscira, Diana’s paradise home. Prepare for a thrilling quest packed with brutal battles, mysterious mythology, and endless wonder!
38. Superman: Red Son
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Year: 2020 Director: Sam Liu Starring: Jason Isaacs, Amy Acker, Diedrich Bader Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Runtime: 84 minutes |
What if the Man of Steel was raised behind the Iron Curtain? Based on DC’s famed Elseworlds tale from 2003, Superman: Red Son takes place in an alternate reality where the spaceship bearing the last survivor of Krypton crash lands—not in rural Kansas, but in Stalinist Russia. Can this Cold War-era Earth survive the coming of a Soviet Superman?
49. Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
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Year: 2020 Director: Matt Peters, Christina Sotta Starring: Jerry O’Connell, Matt Ryan, Jason O’Mara Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Runtime: 90 minutes |
The World’s Greatest Super Heroes square off once-and-for-all against the despotic Darkseid—with the fate of all humanity hanging in the balance—in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies.
Culminating a six-year animated journey that began with the release of Justice League: War in 2014 and featuring the largest voice cast in the history of DC Universe Movies, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War finds Earth decimated after intergalactic tyrant Darkseid devastates the Justice League in a poorly executed war by the DC Super Heroes. Now the remaining bastions of good—the Justice League, Teen Titans, Suicide Squad, and assorted others—must regroup, strategize and take the war to Darkseid in order to save the planet and its surviving inhabitants. This is truly the war to end all wars, and only the victor will live to enjoy the spoils.
40. Superman: The Man of Tomorrow
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Year: 2020 Director: Chris Palmer Starring: Darren Criss, Alexandra Daddario, Zachary Quinto Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Runtime: 86 minutes |
Daily Planet intern Clark Kent takes learning-on-the-job to new extremes when Lobo and Parasite set their sights on Metropolis in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies.
It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent—working alongside reporter Lois Lane—secretly wields his alien powers of flight, super-strength and x-ray vision in the battle for good, there’s even greater trouble on the horizon. Follow the budding hero as he engages in bloody battles with intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo and fights for his life to halt the attack of power-hungry alien Parasite. The world will learn about Superman…but first, Superman must save the world!
41. Batman: Soul of the Dragon
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Year: 2021 Director: Sam Liu Starring: David Giuntoli, Mark Dacascos, Kelly Hu Language: English Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime Runtime: 83 minutes |
Renowned animation producer Bruce Timm takes the Dark Knight back to the past for a supernatural-laden martial arts extravaganza in Batman: Soul Of The Dragon, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies.
Set in the midst of the swinging 1970s, this Elseworlds adventure finds Bruce Wayne training under a master sensei. It is here that Bruce, along with other elite students, is forged in the fire of the martial arts discipline. The lifelong bonds they form will be put to the test when a deadly menace arises from their past. It will take the combined efforts of Batman, world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva, and their mentor O-Sensei to battle the monsters of this world and beyond!
42. Justice Society: World War II
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Year: 2021 Director: Jeff Wamester Starring: Stana Katic, Matt Bomer, Elysia Rotaru Language: English Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 84 minutes |
The Flash speeds into the middle of an epic battle between Golden Age DC Super Heroes and Nazis in Justice Society: World War II, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies.
Justice Society: World War II finds modern-day Barry Allen—prior to the formation of the Justice League—discovering he can run even faster than he imagined, and that milestone results in his first encounter with the Speed Force. The Flash is promptly launched into the midst of a raging battle—primarily between Nazis and a team of Golden Age DC Super Heroes known as the Justice Society of America. Led by Wonder Woman, the group includes Hourman, Black Canary, Hawkman, Steve Trevor, and the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick. The Flash quickly volunteers to assist his fellow heroes in tipping the scales of war in their favor, while the team tries to figure out how to send him home. But it won’t be easy as complications and emotions run deep in this time-skipping World War II thriller.
43. Batman: Long Halloween – Part 1
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Year: 2021 Director: Chris Palmer Starring: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera Language: English Genre: Action, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi Runtime: 85 minutes |
Atrocious serial killings on holidays in Gotham send The World’s Greatest Detective into action—confronting both organized crime and a mysterious murderer—in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies.
Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins as a brutal murder on Halloween prompts Gotham’s young vigilante, the Batman, to form a pact with the city’s only two uncorrupt lawmen (Police Captain James Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent) in order to take down The Roman, head of the notorious and powerful Falcone Crime Family. But when more deaths occur on Thanksgiving and Christmas, it becomes clear that instead of ordinary gang violence, they’re also dealing with a serial killer—the identity of whom, with each conflicting clue, grows harder to discern. Few cases have ever tested the wits of the World’s Greatest Detective like the mystery behind the Holiday Killer.
44. Batman: Long Halloween – Part 2
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Year: 2021 Director: Chris Palmer Starring: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya River Language: English Genre: Action, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi Runtime: 87 minutes |
The Dark Knight must combat a unified front of classic DC Super-Villains, diffuse an escalating mob war and solve the mystery of the Holiday Killer in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two, the thrilling conclusion to the two-part entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies.
Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two continues as the Holiday Killer is still at large and, with Bruce Wayne under the spell of the venomous Poison Ivy, Batman is nowhere to be found. Liberated by an unlikely ally, Bruce quickly uncovers the real culprit: Poison Ivy’s employer Carmine Falcone. The Roman, his ranks decimated by Holiday and his business spinning out of control, has been forced to bring on less desirable partners—Gotham City’s rogues’ gallery. In the meantime, Harvey Dent is confronting battles on two fronts: attempting to end the mob war while also dealing with a strained marriage. And, after an attack that leaves Harvey hideously disfigured, the District Attorney unleashes the duality of his psyche that he’s strived his entire life to suppress. Now, as Two-Face, Dent decides to take the law into his own hands and deliver justice to those who’ve wronged him, his family, and all of Gotham. Ultimately, the Dark Knight must put together the tragic pieces that converged to create Two-Face, the Holiday Killer, Batman, and Gotham City itself.
45. Injustice
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Year: 2021
Director: Matt Peters Starring: Justin Hartley, Anson Mount, Laura Bailey Language: English Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Runtime: 80 minutes |
An unthinkable tragedy propels Superman into a dangerous new mindset, ultimately pitting Justice League members against each other in Injustice, an all-new DC Animated Movie.
Inspired by Injustice: Gods Among Us, NetherRealm Studios’ popular video game, and the best-selling DC graphic novel based on the video game, Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One by Tom Taylor, the animated film Injustice finds an alternate world gone mad—where the Joker has duped Superman into killing Lois Lane, sending the Man of Steel on a deadly rampage. Unhinged, Superman decides to take control of the Earth for humanity’s own good. Determined to stop him, Batman creates a team of like-minded, freedom-fighting heroes. But when superheroes go to war, can the world survive?
46. Catwoman: Hunted
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Year: 2022
Director: Shinsuke Terasawa Starring: Stephanie Beatriz, Lauren Cohan, Jonathan Banks Language: English Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Runtime: 78 minutes |
Suit up and steal a moment with this all-new anime-style DC movie! Catwoman, aka Selina Kyle, has no qualms about risking her nine lives when a prize like a world’s most valuable emerald is the reward. But with Batwoman and Interpol maneuvering to spoil her fun, she must tread lightly. Complicating this game of cat and mouse is the global crime juggernaut Leviathan, deadly assassins, and a trail of twists and turns that may just trip up this nefarious feline.
How to Watch DC Animated Movies in Chronological Order (Order as per Continuities)
There have been a ton of DC animated movies throughout the years. The DC Universe animated original movies are comprised of a multitude of films set in different parts of the DC multiverse, including the classic DC Animated Universe by Bruce Timm, the DC Animated Movie Universe of the 2010s, DC Animated Universe (New 52), and all the stuff in between. Here is the list of All DC Animated Universe in Chronological Order as per continuities mentioned below. This list will help you out to Watch DC Animated Movies in Chronological Order at a different timeline and storyline continuity.
DC Animated movies chronological order:
1. Watch Animated DC Movies in Order (Stand-alone)
The following films are stand-alone and do not share continuity with each other or other films. The films are part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line, based on the comic books published by DC Comics, and feature plot elements inspired by The New 52 continuity.
- Superman: Doomsday (2007)
- Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
- Wonder Woman (2009)
- Green Lantern: First Flight (2009)
- Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)
- Batman: Death in the Family (interactive follow-up) (2020)
- All-Star Superman (2011)
- Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011)
- Superman vs. The Elite (2012)
- Superman: Unbound (2013)
- Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)
- Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles (web series) (2015)
- Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)
- Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018)
- Superman: Red Son (2020)
- Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)
- Injustice (2021)
- Catwoman: Hunted (2022)
2. Watch Justice League Animated Movies in Order (JLA)
This continuity is based on JLA storylines published in 2000.
- Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
- Justice League: Doom (2012)
3. Watch Superman/Batman Movies in Order
This continuity is based on the Superman/Batman storyline.
- Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)
- Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)
4. Watch Dark Knight Returns Movies in Order
This continuity is based on Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One arc and The Dark Knight Returns.
- Batman: Year One (2011)
- DC Showcase: Catwoman (short film) (2011)
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Pt. 1 (2012)
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Pt. 2 (2013)
5. Watch DC Animated Universe Watch Order (The New 52)
A shared universe, with influences from The New 52 continuity and various DC eras and productions.
- Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
- Justice League: War (2014)
- Son of Batman (2014)
- Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)
- Nightwing and Robin (45-second short film) (2015)
- Batman vs. Robin (2015) Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
- Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016)
- Justice League Dark (2017)
- Constantine: City of Demons (web series later compiled into a film) (2018)
- Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017)
- Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018)
- The Death of Superman (2018)
- Reign of the Supermen (2019)
- Batman: Hush (2019)
- Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (2019)
- Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)
- Constantine: The House of Mystery (DC Showcase short film) (2022)
6. Watch DC Movies in Order Animated (Rebirth)
A shared universe, with influences from various DC eras and productions which focus on the early years of the heroes.
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020)
- Justice Society: World War II (2021)
- Batman: The Long Halloween Part One (2021)
- Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two (2021)
- Green Lantern: Beware My Power (2022)
7. Watch DC Animated Green Lantern Movies in Order
Green Lantern appears in a lot of DC Universe Animated Original Movies
- Green Lantern: First Flight (2009)
- Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011)
8. Watch DC Animated Universe Bruce Timm Movies in Order
This continuity is set in the DC Animated Universe (although the canonicity is open-ended)
- Batman and Harley Quinn (2017)
- Justice League vs. the Fatal Five (2019)
Where to watch DC Animated Movies?
Want to enjoy a series of American direct-to-video superhero animated films based on the DC Comics characters. But Where Can I watch DC Animated Movies in order or In What order to watch DC Animated Movies? You are able to stream DC Animated in order by renting or purchasing on Amazon Prime because it is pretty much solely available to watch on Amazon Prime, you may be able to Rent and buy on Vudu. So watch DC Movies in order from first to last mentioned above: Links are given above Respectively:
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