DC Universe Animated Original Movies Show
CreatorsBruce Timm · Alan Burnett (September 18, 2007) DC Universe Animated Original Movies are feature length direct-to-DVD animated movies. They did not form a single continuity, but are stand-alone movies mostly. Starting with Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, however, many of them form a single continuity, which seemingly ended with Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. They are not directly connected to other movies and animated series, with Batman: Gotham Knight intended to be part of the Nolanverse and Batman: Assault on Arkham is part of the Arkhamverse. History
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DC Showcase is a series of short-films focusing on DC characters who normally are unable to have a feature unto themselves. They are released as a co-feature with the main DC Universe Animated Original Movies. The first exception is Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam, which was released as part of a DC Showcase anthology DVD with the first three shorts. The DC Animated Universe, or DCAU, is the name given to the shared continuity existing between the DC Comics-based animated series Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project, Static Shock, Gotham Girls, Lobo: Webseries, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. This continuity is also sometimes referred to as the Timmverse (after Bruce Timm, the continuity's most consistent creative influence) and in the past, the Diniverse (after Paul Dini, who has mostly departed from Warner Bros. Animation). Contents
In-continuity of the DCAUWhile there have been several animated series based upon DC Comics characters over the decades, what is commonly accepted as the "DC Animated Universe" refers to the stable of shows and films that spin off from Batman: The Animated Series, the original show in this universe. Older shows such as Super Friends and newer shows such as Justice League Action are not part of this continuity. TV seriesThe DC Animated Universe primarily consists of these animated series (and their related films; see below):
FilmsThe following animated movies are also part of the continuity:
Web cartoonsTwo canonical DCAU Macromedia Flash web cartoon series were downloadable from the WB website. As can be expected, the animation wasn't up to par with the television shows. Although these webtoons were well received, only Gotham Girls is available on DVD as part of the Birds of Prey complete series DVD.
Not In-Continuity with the DCAUTeen TitansA source of controversy among fans has surrounded the place of Teen Titans in the DC Animated Universe. During the series' production, Bruce Timm stated that there would be no crossover with Justice League Unlimited; however, it should be noted that he did consider doing it, and chose not to for style and presentation reasons. Also, series producer and creator Glen Murakami has stated that the inspiration for the series is the 1980s The New Teen Titans comic book series, and not the Justice League animated series. Although Batman does refer to "the Titans" in the Static Shock episode "Hard as Nails", there is little to suggest that the mentioned Titans are those represented in this series. During the show's run, it was never established to be a part of the larger DC Animated Universe. Legion of Super-HeroesDespite popular belief, this series, which premiered in 2006, was not spun off "Far From Home" (or "New Kids in Town"). According to producer James Tucker, it was Kids WB's idea to cash in on Bryan Singer's movie Superman Returns.[1] Like the Titans, there is a Legion of Super-Heroes in the DCAU, but this is a different incarnation altogether. Other seriesSeveral other animated television series and films based on the DC Universe were not set in the DCAU:
ComicsSeveral tie-in comics were published by DC and later its youth oriented imprint, Johnny DC. Though in some cases, production crew from the animated series were involved in the comics, they are generally reckoned out-of-continuity with the series. The comics introduced Superman, Luthor, Huntress, Killer Frost, Amazo, Shadow Thief, Chronos and many others before ther animated debuts, and in a wholly different manner. On some occasions, information from the comics is used—if a DCAU original character goes unnamed in the show itself. Examples include Dottie, Tayko and Weasel from Batman Beyond. BooksMany easy reading books were written, as tie-ins to Batman: The Animated Series, Static Shock, Justice League and others. Novelizations and comic book adaptations of DCAU films have also been released. Video GamesSeveral video games were made based on the DCAU, featuring the same character designs and most of the same voice cast. However, because of their interactive nature and often lack of story line, most games present continuity problems: What are the best DC animated TV series?DC Animated TV Series (1966-2017) 1 1. The New Adventures of Superman (1966–1970) TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi. 2 2. Superboy (1966) 3 3. The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (1967–1968) 4 4. Aquaman (1967–1969) 5 5. The Batman/Superman Hour (1968–1969) More items
What are the other Batman movies in the DC Animated Universe?DC Animated Universe 1 Batman and Harley Quinn (2017) 2 Justice League vs. the Fatal Five (2019) 3 other films in this universe Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998) Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003)
What is the DC Animated Universe?The DC animated universe (DCAU; also referred to as the Timmverse by fans) is the shared universe centered on a group of animated television series based on DC Comics, produced by Warner Bros. Animation from the early 1990s to mid-2000s; beginning with Batman: The Animated Series in 1992, and ending with Justice League Unlimited in 2006.
What is the watch order for the DC Animated Universe?DC Animated Universe Chronological Watch Order (New 52) 1 1. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013 Video) PG-13 | 75 min | Animation, Action, Adventure. 2 2. Justice League: War (2014 Video) 3 3. Son of Batman (2014 Video) 4 4. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015 Video) 5 5. Batman vs. Robin (2015 Video) More items
How many animated DC movies and shows are there?In 2007, DC kicked off their line of DCU Animated Original Movies, a more dark and adult-skewing franchise that has pleased comic book fans and has now grown to over 40 films!
How to watch all DC Animated shows in order?Best Order To Watch DC Animated Universe Movies. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. What if you woke up in a world that looked like yours, but a little off? ... . Justice League: War. ... . Son of Batman. ... . Justice League: Throne of Atlantis. ... . Batman and Robin. ... . Batman: Bad Blood. ... . Justice League Vs. Teen Titans. ... . Justice League Dark.. How many DC movies are there in total?As of September 2022, there are 11 DC movies that take place in the extended universe. The lead characters include Henry Cavill as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Zachary Levi as Shazam and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn.
Does DC Universe have all the animated movies?Not all of them. Justice League War to Death of Superman all take place in the same universe, but Justice League Gods and Monsters is in a different universe than Justice League Flashpoint Paradox.
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