At The Movies

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Year: 2023 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 13 MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for action, some language, and suggestive content) TV Parental Guidelines: TV-PG to TV-14 Total Runtime: 130 minutes Tagline: “Power comes with a price.” Main Cast Zachary Levi as Shazam / Billy Batson Asher Angel as Billy Batson Helen Mirren as Hespera Lucy Liu as Kalypso Rachel Zegler as Anthea Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman Adam Brody as Eugene Choi Reviews Synopsis: Billy Batson and his foster siblings have embraced their powers as the Shazam family. But when the daughters of Atlas — Hespera, Kalypso, and Anthea — arrive on Earth to reclaim a powerful ancient artifact, the Shazam family must band together to stop them and protect the world. Overview: This sequel keeps the fun and humor of the first Shazam! while raising the stakes with mythological villains and family dynamics. The movie blends action and comedy with heartwarming moments about growing up, responsibili...

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Year: 2023 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 16 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: Approx. 144 minutes Tagline: “The ocean’s fury is coming.” Main Cast Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman Amber Heard as Mera Patrick Wilson as Orm / Ocean Master Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane / Black Manta Nicole Kidman as Atlanna Temuera Morrison as Thomas Curry Reviews Synopsis: Arthur Curry faces new threats from the depths as ancient forces rise, threatening both the surface world and Atlantis. With allies old and new, Aquaman embarks on a dangerous quest to protect his kingdom and discover secrets buried beneath the waves. Overview: The sequel promises even grander underwater action, expanding the rich mythology introduced in the first Aquaman film. It blends epic battles, political intrigue, and personal growth as Arthur grapples with his role as king and protector of two worlds. Family Friendliness: Rated PG-13 for action and sci-fi violence, t...

Black Adam Year: 2022 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 11 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 125 minutes Tagline: “The world needed a hero. It got Black Adam.” Main Cast Dwayne Johnson as Teth-Adam / Black Adam Sarah Shahi as Adrianna Tomaz Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate Aldis Hodge as Hawkman Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher Marwan Kenzari as Sabbac Reviews Synopsis: Black Adam, an ancient antihero bestowed with incredible powers, is released from his magical prison. Now, he returns to a modern world that is unprepared for his brand of justice. As he clashes with the Justice Society of America, he faces challenges about power, vengeance, and responsibility. Overview: Black Adam mixes superhero action with mythology and moral ambiguity. Dwayne Johnson brings gravitas and intensity to a complex character who’s both ruthless and heroic. The film balances epic battles and emotional moments, offering a darker, edgier tone than some other DCEU fil...

Wonder Woman 1984 Year: 2020 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 9 MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of action and violence, some suggestive content, and language) TV Parental Guidelines: TV-14 Total Runtime: 151 minutes Tagline: “Good will win.” Main Cast Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Chris Pine as Steve Trevor Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva / Cheetah Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta Robin Wright as General Antiope Reviews Synopsis: Set in the vibrant and colorful 1980s, Diana faces new challenges when a mysterious businessman named Maxwell Lord unleashes a wish-granting power with unintended consequences. Meanwhile, her old friend Barbara Minerva transforms into the fierce Cheetah. Diana must embrace hope and courage to stop the growing chaos. Overview: Wonder Woman 1984 offers a nostalgic throwback with bright visuals and an optimistic tone, contrasting with its predecessor’s darker themes. It’s a slower, more character-drive...

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Year: 2020 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 8 MPAA Rating: R (for strong violence, language throughout, sexual content, and brief drug use) TV Parental Guidelines: TV-MA Total Runtime: 109 minutes Tagline: “You’re either the hammer, or the nail.” Main Cast Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress Jurnee Smollett as Black Canary Ewan McGregor as Roman Sionis / Black Mask Chris Messina as Victor Zsasz Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya Reviews: Synopsis: After breaking up with the Joker, Harley Quinn teams up with a group of fierce women to protect a young girl who’s targeted by a crime lord in Gotham. It’s a wild, colorful ride full of action, humor, and female empowerment as these unlikely allies fight to survive. Overview: Birds of Prey stands apart from other DCEU movies with its chaotic energy, stylized visuals, and unapologetic adult tone. Marg...

Shazam! Year: 2019 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 7 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 132 minutes Tagline: “Shazam! Your powers, unleashed.” Main Cast Zachary Levi as Shazam / Billy Batson Asher Angel as Billy Batson Mark Strong as Dr. Thaddeus Sivana Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman Grace Fulton as Mary Bromfield Faithe Herman as Darla Dudley Jovan Armand as Eugene Choi Cooper Andrews as Victor Vasquez Reviews Synopsis: Billy Batson is a troubled teenager who’s suddenly given the ability to transform into an adult superhero—Shazam—by saying one magic word. But having superpowers doesn’t instantly make him mature. Along with his foster siblings, Billy learns what it means to be a hero and has to stop the villainous Dr. Sivana, who wants to steal that power for himself. Overview: Shazam! is a fun, light-hearted entry in the DCEU that brings humor and heart to the superhero genre. It plays like a kid’s wish-fulfillment story with a good dose of comic book action. ...

Aquaman Year: 2018 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 6 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 143 minutes Tagline: “Home is calling.” Main Cast Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman Amber Heard as Mera Willem Dafoe as Vulko Patrick Wilson as Orm / Ocean Master Nicole Kidman as Atlanna Temuera Morrison as Thomas Curry Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as David Kane / Black Manta Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus Reviews Synopsis: This is Arthur Curry’s full origin story. Half-human, half-Atlantean, Arthur is caught between two worlds. When his half-brother Orm plans to wage war on the surface world, Arthur must step forward, claim his birthright, and unite the underwater kingdoms to prevent catastrophe. Overview: Aquaman is a bright, visually wild underwater epic that feels like a fantasy-adventure quest mixed with superhero action. Director James Wan leans into the comic-book roots with wild creatures, glowing cities, and huge battles. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s part...

Wonder Woman Year: 2017 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 4 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 141 minutes Tagline: “Power. Grace. Wisdom. Wonder.” Main Cast Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Chris Pine as Steve Trevor Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta Robin Wright as General Antiope Danny Huston as General Ludendorff David Thewlis as Sir Patrick / Ares Ewen Bremner as Charlie Saïd Taghmaoui as Sameer Eugene Brave Rock as Chief Reviews Synopsis: Diana, princess of the Amazons, lives on a hidden island until American pilot Steve Trevor crashes into her world and tells her about World War I. Believing she can stop the war by defeating the god Ares, Diana joins the fight to end human suffering. Along the way, she discovers her powers, her compassion—and herself. Overview: This movie was a major breath of fresh air for the DCEU. It combined myth, history, and superhero origin with heart and purpose. Gal Gadot shines as Wonder Woman, balancing strength and innocence....

The Suicide Squad Year: 2021 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU)* MPAA Rating: R Total Runtime: 132 minutes Tagline: “Meet the most deadly bunch of cons ever assembled.” Main Cast Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn Idris Elba as Bloodsport / Robert DuBois John Cena as Peacemaker / Christopher Smith Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag Sylvester Stallone as the voice of King Shark Viola Davis as Amanda Waller Taika Waititi as voice of Ratcatcher 2 (Sebastian’s rat) David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2 Reviews Synopsis: This isn’t just a sequel — it’s a soft reboot directed by James Gunn, who took the wild, chaotic squad of villains and threw them into a deadly mission on the island of Corto Maltese. The team faces deadly enemies, monstrous creatures, and deadly traps, all while navigating shifting loyalties. It’s violent, funny, and wildly unpredictable. Overview: The Suicide Squad is a darker, zanier, and more comedic take on the franchise compared to the 2016 origi...

Suicide Squad Year: 2016 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 3 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 123 minutes Tagline: “Worst. Heroes. Ever.” Main Cast Will Smith as Floyd Lawton / Deadshot Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn Jared Leto as The Joker Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag Viola Davis as Amanda Waller Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang Cara Delevingne as Enchantress Jay Hernandez as El Diablo Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc Karen Fukuhara as Katana Reviews Synopsis: The government forms a black-ops team of imprisoned supervillains to handle impossible missions. When a mystical threat (the Enchantress) goes out of control, the Suicide Squad is sent to stop her—whether they like it or not. Along the way, they struggle with betrayal, chaos, and surprisingly, some moments of heart. Overview: Suicide Squad had a great trailer, big hype, and a killer cast—but the movie itself ended up messy. It’s full of style, quick edits, and music-video energy. Some characters like Harl...

The Flash Year: 2023 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 14 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 144 minutes Tagline: “One universe. Infinite possibilities.” Main Cast Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman (from the 1989 & 1992 films) Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman (DCEU) Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl Ron Livingston as Henry Allen Maribel Verdú as Nora Allen Reviews Synopsis: Barry Allen uses his super-speed to travel back in time to prevent his mother’s murder, but his actions cause unintended consequences that threaten the fabric of the multiverse. He teams up with alternate versions of heroes, including multiple Batmans and Supergirl, to fix the chaos and save reality. Overview: The Flash dives deep into the multiverse, blending high-stakes sci-fi with emotional family drama. It’s a fast-paced, adventurous ride filled with nostalgic cameos and fresh storytelling. The movie explores themes of loss, forgiveness, an...

Blue Beetle Year: 2023 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 15 MPAA Rating: PG-13 TV Parental Guidelines: TV-14 Total Runtime: 113 minutes Tagline: “A hero is born.” Main Cast Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle Bruna Marquezine as Jenny Kord George Lopez as Rudy Reyes (Jaime’s uncle) Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord Raoul Trujillo as Carapax Damián Alcázar as Ignacio Carapax Reviews Synopsis: Teenager Jaime Reyes discovers an alien scarab that fuses to his spine and gives him incredible powers as the Blue Beetle. He struggles to control his new abilities while facing off against villains who want the scarab for themselves. Along the way, Jaime learns about responsibility, family, and what it truly means to be a hero. Overview: Blue Beetle is a fresh, energetic addition to the DCEU that highlights a young Latino superhero. The film balances action and humor with heartfelt moments about family and identity. It stands out for its representation and fun, grounded tak...

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. ...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Year: 2016 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 2 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 151 minutes (Theatrical) / 183 minutes (Ultimate Edition) Tagline: “Who will win?” / “Justice or vengeance?” Main Cast Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Amy Adams as Lois Lane Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth Holly Hunter as Senator Finch Diane Lane as Martha Kent Laurence Fishburne as Perry White Reviews Synopsis: This is where Batman and Superman collide—literally. Bruce Wayne sees Superman as a dangerous alien threat after the destruction in Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Superman questions Batman’s brutal vigilante tactics. Their conflict is manipulated by Lex Luthor, who creates a monstrous enemy that forces the heroes (and Wonder Woman!) to unite. The stakes? Nothing less than the fate of the world. Overview: This film is dark, intense, and phi...

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,...

Man of Steel Year: 2013 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 1 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 143 minutes Tagline: “You will give the people of Earth an ideal to strive toward.” Main Cast Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman Amy Adams as Lois Lane Michael Shannon as General Zod Russell Crowe as Jor-El Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent Diane Lane as Martha Kent Laurence Fishburne as Perry White Antje Traue as Faora-Ul Reviews Synopsis: This is Superman’s origin story, but with a modern twist. Clark Kent grows up unsure of his place in the world, hiding his powers while searching for his identity. When General Zod arrives from Krypton threatening Earth’s survival, Clark must embrace his role as Superman to stop a global disaster. It’s big, loud, emotional, and filled with jaw-dropping action. Overview: Man of Steel launched the DCEU with a serious tone and a grounded look at what it would really mean if Superman walked among us. It’s part sci-fi epic, part coming-of-age s...