At The Movies

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 ...

The Flash Runtime: 8,800 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Television Franchise: DC Franchise Position: N/A A modern take on DC’s scarlet speedster, this long-running TV series follows Barry Allen as he transforms from a crime lab CSI into the superhero known as The Flash, battling metahumans, time-travel threats, and multiverse villains while holding on to love, family, and hope. Ratings: My Rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved for 12+ IMDb: 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (early seasons), lower in later years Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary: After being struck by lightning during a particle accelerator accident, Barry Allen awakens from a coma with superhuman speed. With the support of his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs, he becomes The Flash, protecting Central City from criminals and metahuman threats. Over nine seasons, Barry faces Reverse-Flash, Zoom, Savitar, and the Thinker, while also traveling across the multiverse and forming alliances with Arrow, Supergirl, and other DC heroes. The seri...

The Flash Runtime: 990 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Television Franchise: DC Franchise Position: N/A Based on the DC Comics character, this short-lived live-action series follows Barry Allen, a police scientist who gains super-speed powers after a lab accident and becomes the crime-fighting superhero known as The Flash. Ratings: My Rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved for 12+ IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary: Barry Allen, a forensic scientist with the Central City Police Department, is struck by lightning during a lab accident and doused in chemicals. The incident grants him superhuman speed, transforming him into The Flash. Donning a crimson suit, Barry takes on criminals, metahumans, and corrupt organizations. The series blends comic book action with drama, showing Barry balancing his double life as both a hero and a man coping with newfound powers. Critics Review: The Flash was praised at the time for its high production values, expensive costume ...

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...

Superman: The Animated Series Release Year: 1996-2000 Runtime: Approximately 215 minutes (54 episodes) Age Rating: TV-PG Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Animated Universe (DCAU) Franchise Position: Standalone series (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The Man of Steel faces his greatest challenges. Trailer link :  Cast link:  Ratings My Rating: 8.5/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 8+ IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: No score available Metacritic: No score available Plot Summary This critically acclaimed animated TV series follows Clark Kent as he embraces his destiny as Superman, protector of Metropolis and the world. The show balances superhero action with character-driven stories, exploring Clark’s dual life, his relationships with Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, and battles against classic villains such as Lex Luthor, Brainiac, and Darkseid. With its mature storytelling and compelling animation, the series is a cornerstone of the DC Animated ...

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...

Legion of Super-Heroes Release Year: 2023 Runtime: 104 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: Standalone (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The future’s greatest heroes unite to save the galaxy. Trailer link:  Cast link:  Ratings My Rating: 7.0/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 12+  IMDb Rating: 6.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: No score available Metacritic: No score available Plot Summary In the 31st century, a young and idealistic Brainiac 5 assembles the Legion of Super-Heroes, a team of powerful young heroes from across the galaxy. Facing a cosmic threat that endangers Earth and the entire universe, the Legion must overcome their differences and prove themselves as defenders of justice. This animated film explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the challenges of leadership in a futuristic setting, blending classic superhero action with sci-fi adventure. Critics ...

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 Adventures: Trapped in Time Release Year: 2004 Runtime: 78 minutes Age Rating: PG Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Comics Franchise: Justice League Animated Series Franchise Position: Standalone special (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The Justice League races against time to save history itself. Trailer link: Cast link:  Ratings My Rating: 7.0/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 8+ IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: No score available Metacritic: No score available Plot Summary The Justice League must travel through time to stop a villain who is altering key historical events, threatening the very fabric of reality. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League face a race against time to fix the timeline and prevent catastrophic consequences. Along the way, they confront challenges from different eras and must work together to restore order. This animated adventure blends action, teamwork, and time-travel thrills with familiar superhero dynamics....

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 ...

Justice League: The New Frontier Runtime: 75 minutes Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Animation Franchise: DC Animated Universe Franchise Position: 1 Tagline: “The dawn of heroes.” Trailer link :  Cast link:  Ratings My Rating: 8/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Family Approved  IMDb Rating: 7.4/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 85%  Metacritic : 69  Plot Summary Justice League: The New Frontier is an animated superhero film adapting Darwyn Cooke’s acclaimed graphic novel. Set in the late 1950s during the Cold War, it explores the origins of the Justice League as iconic heroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, and Martian Manhunter unite to confront a mysterious alien threat. The story blends superheroes action with themes of social change, heroism, and hope in a world on the brink of chaos. Critics Review Critics praised the film for its stylish animation, mature storytelling, and faithful adaptation of the source material. The narrative’s blend...

Justice Society: World War II MPAA: PG-13 Release Date: March 2, 2021 Runtime: 90 minutes Franchise: DC Universe Franchise Position #: — Tagline: "The legends are reborn." Trailer :  Cast List Ratings My Rating: 8/10 Dove Foundation : Not Rated IMDb : 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 83% Metacritic : No score available Plot Summary In Justice Society: World War II, The Flash (Barry Allen) accidentally enters the Speed Force while trying to stop a Kryptonite bullet and ends up in a parallel-universe version of World War II. There, he meets the Justice Society of America—Wonder Woman, Jay Garrick’s Flash, Hourman, Black Canary, and Hawkman—who are battling Nazis seeking magical artifacts. Initially mistrusted, Barry earns their trust by saving Steve Trevor and joining their fight. The team faces an even greater threat when Nazi-controlled kaiju-like sea monsters appear. Together, they defeat the creatures, alter the war’s outcome, and leave a lasting impact on history. Critics Review T...

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 Dark: Apokolips War MPAA: R Release Date: May 5, 2020 Runtime: 95 minutes Franchise: DC Universe Franchise Position #: — Tagline: "The final chapter." Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONo8CbRdxNM Ratings My Rating: 9/10 Dove Foundation: Not Rated — https://dove.org/review/justice-league-dark-apokolips-war/ IMDb: 8.1/10 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11124994/ Rotten Tomatoes: 93% — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/justice_league_dark_apokolips_war Metacritic: 77 — https://www.metacritic.com/movie/justice-league-dark-apokolips-war Full Cast List Jerry O'Connell – Batman / Bruce Wayne Matt Ryan – John Constantine Ray Chase – The Flash / Barry Allen Taissa Farmiga – Wonder Woman / Diana Prince Darren Criss – Superman / Clark Kent Nathan Fillion – Green Lantern / Hal Jordan Camilla Luddington – Zatanna Zatara Jason O’Mara – Aquaman / Arthur Curry Bruce Greenwood – Superman (voice cameo) Amy Acker – Lois Lane Jon Bernthal – Joker (cameo) Oded Fehr – Feli...

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Deluxe Edition MPAA: PG-13 Release Date: October 21, 2013 Runtime: 137 minutes Franchise: Batman Franchise Position #: — Tagline: "The legend returns in the ultimate Batman story." Trailer :  Ratings My Rating: 9/10 Dove Foundation : Approved  IMDb : 8.0/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 87% Metacritic : 75   Full Cast List Peter Weller – Bruce Wayne / Batman Ariel Winter – Carrie Kelley / Robin David Selby – Commissioner Gordon Michael Emerson – The Joker Wade Williams – Harvey Dent / Two-Face George Dzundza – The Narrator Jason Marsden – Superman (voice) Michael McKean – Green Arrow (voice) Fred Tatasciore - Captain Atom (voice) Neal McDonough – The Flash (voice) Tom Kenny – The Narrator (voice) Plot Summary Set in a dystopian future Gotham City, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns follows a retired Bruce Wayne who returns as Batman to fight crime and confront his old foes. The story explores themes of aging, justice, and redemption as Batman ...

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths (2024), PG‑13, 4 hr 46 min Franchise #: DC Animated Movie Universe — final trilogy of the Tomorrowverse (installments #23‑25 overall)  Tagline: “When all worlds fall, the greatest heroes must unite.” --- Main Cast Matt Bomer as Barry Allen / The Flash Jensen Ackles as Bruce Wayne / Batman Darren Criss as Clark Kent / Superman Stana Katic as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Meg Donnelly as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl / Harbinger Corey Stoll as John Stewart / Green Lantern Ato Essandoh as The Anti-Monitor Matt Ryan as John Constantine Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne / Batman (Earth-One, cameo) Stephanie Beatriz as Lois Lane Cissy Jones as Iris West-Allen Jennifer Hale as Queen Hippolyta Toks Olagundoye as Amanda Waller Shea Whigham as Commissioner James Gordon Jason O'Mara as Thomas Wayne / Batman (Flashpoint) Matthew Mercer as Owlman / Thomas Wayne (Dark Multiverse) Noshir Dalal as Ray Palmer / Atom Christopher Gorham as Mister Terrific James Arnold Tayl...

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...

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. ...