These films are loosely based on characters who appeared in the dc animated universe dcau aka the universe from producer bruce timm, that began in 1992 with batman. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is a term used for a series of animated films based on the dc universe, set in the same continuity as one another. The dc animated movie universe is a shared universe consisting of a number of movies, shorts and digitalfirst comics, originally conceived as an animated new 52, but later expanding into older stories and original stories. The animated series makes batman and harley quinn an exciting return to form for fans of the dc animated universe. Ranking the dc animated movie universe so far syfy. Dc animated movie universe wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Dc animated movie universe dcamu is an american media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films, produced by warner bros. Think of each of the top films listed on this timeline as separate universes.
The slated voice solid includes christian slater as deadshot, tara strong. Dc animated movie universe dc animated movie universe wiki. The dc animated universes continuity is beyond saving. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is an unofficial term used to refer to a series of. The judas contract debuts at wondercon before hitting digital download on april 4 and dvdbluray on april 18. Apokolips war it was seen that we were facing a very ambitious project, to confirm later that it was the animated film with the largest number of characters in the current shared universe of dc in the animation.
Timm sought out to keep the continuity of the dc animated universe alive and so sought out kevin conroy to voice batman, who he played in batman. They are not one single canon timeline in the strictest sense. The return of bruce timm and several voice actors from batman. The film was released for downloading on january 21, 2014 and was released on bluray and dvd formats on february 4, 2014. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is an unofficial term used to refer to. Animation and dc entertainments latest animated film justice league.
As time went on, it became more commonplace to use the phrase. Ive watched all the dc animated movies below and this is the chronological order that i would say their timeline follows based on references in the films to previous events or the absencepresence of characters. They are not directly c dc showcase is a series of short films focusing on dc characters who normally are unable to have a feature. This is by no means a true list, nor is it supposed to be one canon. War debuts tomorrow, but its release will also mark the beginning of a new shared continuity. What is the best order to watch the dc universe animated. Cartoons will contradict comics, and vice versa, on. While there have been several animated projects based upon dc comics characters over the decades, what is commonly accepted as the dc animated universe consists of the stable of tv series and films that spin off from batman. Bad blood with batman missing, who is left to take up his mantle. Hd talk dc animated universe films originally posted by decker theyve never had a dcau exclusive before, but there have been a few other cases where best buy has a steelbook 4k exclusive and target has an exclusive blu ray steelbook version.
Not that there wont be more movies, but they wont be in this continuity. These more recent movie projects have also included many of the voice actors who worked on previous dc animated series and films. What is the right order to watch the entire dc animated. This is the chronological watch order for the dc animated universe thats based off of dcs new 52 concepts and stories with the exception of parts of son of batman, batman. Sequels to the flashpoint paradox, son of batman, and justice league dark co exist with this continuity. It seems that dc will focus more on classic stories for their line of direct to dvd films. How strict in the dc animated movie universe continuity.
Apr 18, 2020 for a line of authentic animated films, see dc universe animated original movies. In reality, this is a long time coming for the dc animated universe. The universe itself began with the end of the 20 film justice league. For a shared universe involving a few of the original films, see dc animated movie universe. The animated series in 1992, briefly ending with justice league unlimited in 2006 and returning with batman and harley quinn in 2017. Mar 21, 2017 were just a couple of weeks away from the debut of the eighth movie in the modern dc universe animated original movies continuity yes, thats what they officially call it, and no, were not calling it dcuaom as teen titans. Apparently this is closing out the dc animated movie universe. And how do you feel about the other dc universe movies coming next year. Apokolips war will reportedly close out the dc animated movie universe, and we take a look at what fans can expect. All time best dc animated movies entrepreneurs break. A wiki for the animated universe shared between the dc films from 2014 onwards. Dcau or dc animated universe is a fanoriginated term which refers to the continuity family that contains animated series, madefortelevision movies, comics and video games.
This universe was first teased in the postcredits scene of justice league. Dc animated movie universe western animation tv tropes. City of demons, the death of superman, reign of the supermen, and teen titans. Every single jedi, including your friend obiwan, is now an enemy of the republic. I was actually hoping that dc closed out this chapter by doing a rebirth movie and maybe doomsday clock down the road. It is the 18th film from the dc universe animated original movies series that is a part of a new shared continuity, the dc animated movie universe. Apokolips war will end the current continuity of dc s animated universe that originally started in. All movies in the line originally existed in their own continuity, but due to a desire to create a shared setting that mirrors the comics, movies set in this universe have. Im starting to watch more of these movies many are on huluand id like to know how strictly related they are to each other. Older shows such as super friends and newer shows such as justice league action are not.
Dc universe animated original movies are feature length directtodvd animated movies. The flashpoint paradox, with its events continued in justice league. They are not directly c dc showcase is a series of shortfilms focusing on dc characters who normally are unable to have a feature. Sequels to the flashpoint paradox, son of batman, and justice league dark coexist with this continuity. Animation and dc entertainment and distributed by warner home video. Apokolips war will be the last film in the dc animated movie universe. Mar 12, 2020 damien wayne is a blight on the current dc animated movie universe. Apokolips war will end the current run in the dc animated movie universe, as the 15th and final film in the continuity, which includes sequels to the flashpoint paradox, son of batman, and justice league dark. This is an order to watch these movies most conviniend. Dc universe animated original movies dc database fandom. This movie is the first suicide squad story within the dc animated movie universe continuity. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
I have placed them in order with dates so you can watch them chronologically. Animation will continue to produce animated dc comics movies. Are all dc animated movies connected to each other. Feb 23, 2020 the dc animated universe has always had a lovehate relationship with the concept of continuity. The animated series 199295, the first tv show in this continuity.
No, you havent woken up in an alternate reality, the newest entry in the popular series of dc universe original animated movies is based on flashpoint, the popular, continuity shattering graphic novel by geoff johns and andy kubert entitled justice league. Apokolips war will end the current run in the dc animated movie universe, as the 15th and final film in the continuity, which includes sequels to. The dc animated movie universe is a shared universe that exists as part of the dc universe animated original movies line starting in 2014. Damien is the son of talia al ghul and bruce wayne, and naturally, he has great abilities from both of his parents in terms of intelligence. These movies dont need to be in the same continuity and the only reason they keep doing it is so they plaster certain characters on the box art and advertising and sucker fans who only care about those characters into buying it. The flashpoint paradox, the pg rated film is produced by dc entertainment and warner bros.
And then theres the dc animated universe which started with batman the animated series and ended with justice league unlimited batman beyond, static. I was expecting to see the animated films to also make an appearance here as well, as many. They did not form a single continuity, but are standalone movies mostly. New dc animated shared universe will be version of the new 52 wb animation supervising producer james tucker confirms that son of batman will be the latest in an interconnected series of dc animated releases modeled on the new 52. Cartoons will contradict comics, and vice versa, on a regular basis. What is the right order to watch the entire dc animated universe. While it is a respectful successor to the dcau, the dcamu serves as a reboot to the dc animation world. Dc animated movie universe dc animated movie universe. Teen titans the debut trailer for justice league vs. Mar 30, 2020 a new report claims that justice league dark. This universe was first teased in the postcredits scene of justice.
As soon as details of the animated film started arriving justice league dark. Dc animated universe timeline new 52 dcau cinema hub. Editing 425 articles since the wikis creation on april 17, 2015. The dc universe animated original movies also known as dc universe original movies or dc universe movies are directtovideo film projects being created by warner premiere, warner bros. But they needed to show up in the animated movie because shared universe. No, you havent woken up in an alternate reality, the newest entry in the popular series of dc universe original animated movies is based on flashpoint, the popular, continuity shattering graphic novel by geoff johns and andy kubert. The dc animated universe has always had a lovehate relationship with the concept of continuity. Its already fatiguing that batman is featured in 4 out of every 5 films, but its strenuous that damien is a big part of the canon. For a line of authentic animated films, see dc universe animated original movies. For discussion about the dc animated movie continuity, the dc animated movie universe or dcamu for short, that started in 201 press j to jump to the feed. A term used for a series of animated films based on the new 52 continuity.
Dc animated universe chronological watch order new 52 imdb. The dc animated universe continuity primarily consists of these animations. Moving ahead, the plan is to release three dc animated movies each year. 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. Apr 17, 2015 welcome to the dc animated movie universe wiki. Apokolips is finishing out the current animated universe series with the largest superhero cast in dc. The films share similar designs, characterisations and voice actors, although they are not 100% part of that continuity. New dc animated shared universe will be version of the. Apokolips war will end the current continuity of dcs animated universe that originally started in 20 after the flashpoint paradox reshaped the. The animated series such references were very rare in an animated series. What is the proper viewing order of the dc animated universe. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is an unofficial term used to refer to a series of animated films based on dc comics the new 52, all set within a shared universe.
Apr 02, 2016 the interconnected movies are the following. Older shows such as super friends and newer shows such as justice league action are not part. These films are part of the dc universe animated original movies but dont share continuity with films outside of the dc animated movie universe. War technically started with the credits scene of the flashpoint paradox and the latest installment was the death of superman, and watching that prompted me to go back and watch all of them to see how dc handled a connected franchise of films on the.
The 2020 dc universe movie slate will then wrap up with a standalone film called superman. The flashpoint paradox, however, many of them form a single continuity. Animation has been pumping out stellar dc comics projects for decades, but the interconnected film continuity that began with justice league. I think the throne of atlantis movie might be part of the dc animated movie universe, in continuity with all the other recent movies, distinct from the dcau. How much continuity is there in the dc animated universe. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is a term used for a series of animated films based on the new 52 continuity. All movies in the line originally existed in their own continuity, but due to a desire to create a shared setting that mirrors the comics, movies set in this universe have become increasingly common. Dc animated movie series ending with justice league dark. The dc animated movie universe dcamu is an american media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films, produced by warner bros. Apokolips war will end the current run in the dc animated movie universe, as the 15th and final film in the continuity. Gotham by gaslight that are tonally similar to the dcau but exist outside of continuity. The animated series began first, intended as something of a tiein with batman returns but with its own distinct canon and take on the mythos and airing on the fox kids. It was directed by jay oliva, scripted by heath corson.
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