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Super Friends Runtime: 2,712 minutes Studio: Hanna-Barbera Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: DC Animated Universe (predecessor) Franchise Position: N/A The original team-up of DC’s greatest heroes—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman—united to inspire justice and protect the world from evil in a series that defined Saturday morning heroism. Ratings: My Rating: 8.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved for All Ages IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (Audience Score) Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.8/10 Plot Summary: Super Friends follows the Justice League of America—Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman—as they battle villains, natural disasters, alien invaders, and moral dilemmas across a variety of serialized adventures. As the years progressed, new heroes joined the ranks, including Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Green Arrow, Atom, Rima the Jungle Girl, El Dorado, Black Vulcan, Samurai, Apache Chief, Firestorm, and Cyborg. Sidekicks Wendy, Marvin, Wonder ...

Death of Superman / Reign of the Supermen Release Year: 2019 Runtime: 134 minutes (combined runtime of both films) Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: Two-part film (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The world will never be the same. Trailer link:  Cast Link Ratings My Rating: 7.6/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 13+  IMDb Rating: 7.3/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 87%  Metacritic: No score available Plot Summary The story begins with Superman facing off against the monstrous Doomsday, leading to a devastating battle that results in Superman’s death. In the wake of his passing, several new heroes rise, each claiming to be the true successor of the Man of Steel. The Justice League and the world must grapple with loss, hope, and the legacy of Superman as the mysterious figure behind the mask is revealed. This two-part animated film explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and he...

DC League of Super-Pets Release Year: 2022 Runtime: 106 minutes Age Rating: PG Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Franchise Position: Standalone (NOT a sequel) Tagline: Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Trailer link:  Cast link :  Ratings My Rating: 7.2/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for all ages —  IMDb Rating: 6.3/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 87%  Metacritic : 65  Plot Summary When Superman and the Justice League are captured, Krypto the Superdog and a team of shelter pets with newfound superpowers team up to save the day. The animated adventure showcases friendship, courage, and the unexpected heroism of animals, blending humor with action-packed sequences in the DC universe. Critics Review Critics praised DC League of Super-Pets for its family-friendly humor, vibrant animation, and heartwarming story. The voice performances, especially Dwayne Johnson as Krypto and Kevin Hart as Ace the Bat-H...

Justice League: War Release Year: 2014 Runtime: 77 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: Justice League entry #5 (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The Justice League is born in the battle for Earth. Trailer link :  Cast link:   Ratings My Rating: 7.3/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 12+  IMDb Rating: 7.3/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 79%  Metacritic : 59  Plot Summary When the villainous Darkseid invades Earth with his Parademon army, a group of heroes must unite for the first time to defend the planet. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and Shazam come together to form the Justice League. The film chronicles their initial struggles to work as a team and their fight against overwhelming odds to stop Darkseid’s invasion. This high-energy animated origin story combines epic battles with character-driven drama. Critics Review Critics ...

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis Release Year: 2015 Runtime: 76 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: Justice League entry #6 (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The battle for Atlantis begins. Trailer link:  Cast link :  Ratings My Rating: 7.4/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 12+  IMDb Rating: 7.0/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 81%  Metacritic : 65  Plot Summary When the underwater kingdom of Atlantis rises to the surface, it triggers a conflict with the surface world. Aquaman discovers his royal heritage and must embrace his destiny to prevent a war between the two realms. Meanwhile, the Justice League works to mediate peace and confront dangerous enemies threatening global stability. This animated feature blends epic action, political intrigue, and themes of identity, loyalty, and responsibility. Critics Review The film was well received for its action seq...

Justice League vs. Teen Titans Release Year: 2016 Runtime: 78 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: Justice League entry #7 (NOT a sequel) Tagline: When the forces of evil rise, only the Titans can stand against them. Trailer link :  Cast link:  Ratings My Rating: 7.5/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 12+  IMDb Rating: 6.9/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 80%  Metacritic : 58  Plot Summary After a mission goes wrong, Batman sends his son Damian Wayne (Robin) to learn teamwork with the Teen Titans. Meanwhile, the Justice League becomes possessed by the demonic Trigon, Raven’s father. The Titans must overcome internal struggles and unite to save their mentors and the world from destruction. Themes of family, redemption, and the battle between light and darkness are central to this animated superhero adventure. Critics Review Critics praised the film for ...

Injustice MPAA: R Release Date: October 19, 2021 Runtime: 82 minutes Franchise: DC Universe Franchise Position #: — Tagline: "What if Superman became a tyrant?" Trailer :  Ratings My Rating: 8/10 Dove Foundation : Not Rated —  IMDb : 7.1/10 —  Rotten Tomatoes : Not enough ratings for a score —  Metacritic : No score available —  Full Cast List Justin Hartley – Superman / Clark Kent Anson Mount – Batman / Bruce Wayne Janet Varney – Wonder Woman / Diana Prince Matt  Brian T. Delaney – Green Lantern / Hal Jordan Brandon Michael Hall – Cyborg / Victor Stone Oliver Hudson - Plastic Man Zach Callison - Damien / Jimmy Olsen Edwin Hodge - Mr. Terrific / Killer Croc Yuri Lowenthal - Mirror Master / Flash / Shazam  Derek Phillips - Aquaman / Nightwing / Deadwing Reid Scott - Green Arrow  Plot Summary Injustice follows a dark alternate universe where Superman, devastated by the Joker’s manipulation leading to the death of Lois Lane and their unborn child, be...

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox MPAA: R Release Date: July 30, 2013 Runtime: 81 minutes Franchise: DC Universe Franchise Position #: — Tagline: "Time has fractured. The fate of our world will be forged in the past." Trailer :  Ratings My Rating: 8/10 Dove Foundation : Not Rated  IMDb : 7.5/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 90%  Metacritic : 75  Full Cast List Justin Chambers – Barry Allen / The Flash Kevin McKidd – Arthur Curry / Aquaman C. Thomas Howell – Thomas Wayne / Batman Ron Perlman – Slade Wilson / Deathstroke Nathan Fillion – Hal Jordan / Green Lantern Steve Blum – Eobard Thawne / Reverse Flash Sam Daly – Victor Stone / Cyborg Carl Lumbly – Mari McCabe / Vixen Carl Reiner – Alfred Pennyworth Dee Bradley Baker – Thomas Curry Robin Atkin Downes – Joker Dee Bradley Baker – Heat Wave Lex Lang – Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice cameo) Grey DeLisle – Wonder Woman Khary Payton – Damian Wayne / Robin (voice cameo) Travis Willingham – Barry Allen / The Flash (voice cameo)...

Justice League Year: 2017 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 5 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 120 minutes Tagline: “You can’t save the world was alone.” Main Cast Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman Ray Fisher as Victor Stone / Cyborg Ciarán Hinds (voice) as Steppenwolf Amy Adams as Lois Lane Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon Reviews Synopsis: After Superman's death, a looming alien threat led by the villain Steppenwolf puts Earth in grave danger. Batman and Wonder Woman scramble to form a team of metahumans—Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg—to defend the planet. But even united, they may not be strong enough… unless Superman returns. Overview: Justice League (2017) was meant to be the DCEU’s big team-up movie, but behind-the-scenes drama led to a rushed and uneven final product. ...

Zack Snyder’s Justice League Year: 2021 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 10 MPAA Rating: R Total Runtime: 242 minutes (4 hours, 2 minutes) Tagline: “The world needs the League.” Main Cast Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman Ray Fisher as Victor Stone / Cyborg Ciarán Hinds (voice) as Steppenwolf Amber Heard as Mera J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon --- ⭐ Reviews Synopsis (Casual Conversational) After the death of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman recruit a team of heroes to face a global threat from the alien Steppenwolf, who seeks to unite powerful Mother Boxes and reshape the world. The team includes Aquaman, Flash, and Cyborg. The film explores their origins, personal struggles, and unity as they fight to save Earth. Overview (Casual Conversational) This version restores director Zack Snyder’s original vision,...

Critical Overview Smallville tells the origin story of Clark Kent before he becomes Superman, beginning in high school and spanning into his early adult years. The series explores Clark’s internal struggles with identity, power, responsibility, and morality while maintaining the drama of everyday life in the small Kansas town of Smallville. What Smallville does best is humanizing Superman. By delaying his iconic cape and flight until later seasons, it gives room for a deep character study of Clark Kent as a conflicted young man who slowly matures into Earth’s protector. The show also cleverly weaves in future Justice League members and famous DC characters like Green Arrow, Aquaman, and even a young Lex Luthor—portrayed brilliantly by Michael Rosenbaum. However, the show has its flaws. It often drifts into repetitive “villain-of-the-week” formulas, particularly in early seasons, and stretches some storylines too thin. The tone also shifts—sometimes inconsistently—from teenage drama to ...