The DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU) is a term used for a series of animated films based on The New 52 continuity.[1][2] The universe was introduced in Justice League: War.[3] These films are part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies but don't share continuity with films outside of the DC Animated Movie Universe.[4]
Full-length films[]
| Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Writer(s) | Story by | Producer(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice League: War | January
21, 2014
|
Jay Oliva | Heath Corson | James Tucker | Released | |
| Son of Batman | April
22, 2014
|
Ethan Spaulding | Joe R. Lansdale | James Robinson | ||
| Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | January
13, 2015
|
Heath Corson | ||||
| Batman vs. Robin | April
7, 2015
|
Jay Oliva | J. M. DeMatteis | |||
| Batman: Bad Blood | January
20, 2016
| |||||
| Justice League vs. Teen Titans | March
26, 2016
|
Sam Liu | Bryan Q. Miller and Alan Burnett | Bryan Q. Miller | ||
| Justice League Dark | January
24, 2017
|
Jay Oliva | Ernie Altbacker | J. M. DeMatteis and Ernie Altbacker | ||
| Teen Titans: The Judas Contract | April 18, 2017 | Sam Liu | Ernie Altbacker | |||
| Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay[5] | Spring 2018 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Upcoming | |
Justice League: War (2014)[]
- Main article: Justice League: War
The film was released on January 21, 2014. It is based on Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's "Justice League: Origin" storyline. It features the voice talents of Jason O'Mara as Batman, Alan Tudyk as Superman, Michelle Monaghan as Wonder Woman, Christopher Gorham as Flash, Justin Kirk as Green Lantern, Shemar Moore as Cyborg, Sean Astin as Shazam, Steven Blum as Darkseid, and Rocky Carroll as Dr. Silas Stone.[6] It is the first film in the DC Animated Movie Universe.[7] The film depicts an invasion of Earth by the alien Darkseid and the subsequent formation of the titular superhero team to counter it, which includes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg and Shazam. A sequel to this film, "Justice League: Throne of Atlantis", was released in January 2015.
Son of Batman (2014)[]
- Main article: Son of Batman
The film was released on April 22, 2014. It is an adaptation of Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert's "Batman and Son" storyline.[8] It follows Batman and his son Damian Wayne, who becomes the new Robin. Deathstroke is the antagonist of the film. A sequel to this film, "Batman vs. Robin", was released in April 2015.
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)[]
- Main article: Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
The film was released on January 13, 2015. It is based on the 2012 storyline of the same name by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. The film focuses primarily on Arthur Curry as he becomes the superhero Aquaman and a member of the Justice League. A sequel to this film, "Justice League vs. Teen Titans", was released in March 2016.
Batman vs. Robin (2015)[]
- Main article: Batman vs. Robin
The film was released on April 7, 2015. The film features the Court of Owls as the villains.[9] A sequel to this film, "Batman: Bad Blood", was released in January 2016
Batman: Bad Blood (2016)[]
- Main article: Batman: Bad Blood
The film was released on January 20, 2016. It features an original story not adapted from comics. It introduces the characters of Batwoman and Batwing to the universe.[10][11]
Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016)[]
- Main article: Justice League vs. Teen Titans
The film premiered at WonderCon in Los Angeles on March 26, 2016. It introduces the Teen Titans to the universe.[12]
Justice League Dark (2017)[]
- Main article: Justice League Dark (film)
The film was released digitally on January 24, 2017 and on DVD and Blu-ray on February 7, 2017.[13][14][15] It is an adaptation of Peter Milligan's "Justice League Dark" series and introduces the Justice League Dark to the universe.[16]
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017)[]
- Main article: Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
The film was released on Digital HD and Download on April 4, 2017. It was based on the comic book "The Judas Contract".[17]
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018)[]
A Suicide Squad movie set within the DC Universe Original Movies. It will feature an original story and "what’s promised to be an amazing voice cast".[18]
Short film[]
Nightwing and Robin (2015)[]
Nightwing and Robin is a one-minute short film set during the events of Justice League: Throne of Atlantis.[19]
Cast[]
| Character | Released films | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice League: War (2014) |
Son of Batman (2014) |
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) |
Nightwing and Robin (2015) |
Batman vs. Robin (2015) |
Batman: Bad Blood (2016) |
Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016) |
Justice League Dark (2017) |
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017) | |||
| Justice League | |||||||||||
| Barry Allen Flash |
Christopher Gorham | Christopher Gorham | Christopher Gorham | Non-speaking | |||||||
| Billy Batson Shazam |
Zach Callison (as Billy Batson) Sean Astin (as Shazam) |
Zach Callison (as Billy Batson) Sean Astin (as Shazam) |
|||||||||
| Arthur Curry Aquaman |
Matt Lanter | Non-speaking | |||||||||
| Diana of Themyscira Wonder Woman |
Michelle Monaghan | Rosario Dawson | Rosario Dawson | ||||||||
| Katar Hol Hawkman |
Non-speaking | ||||||||||
| Clark Kent Superman |
Alan Tudyk | Jerry O'Connell | Jerry O'Connell | ||||||||
| J'onn J'onzz Martian Manhunter |
Non-speaking | ||||||||||
| Hal Jordan Green Lantern |
Justin Kirk | Nathan Fillion | |||||||||
| John Stewart Green Lantern |
Roger R. Cross | ||||||||||
| Victor Stone Cyborg |
Shemar Moore | Shemar Moore | Shemar Moore | Non-speaking | |||||||
| Bruce Wayne Batman |
Jason O'Mara | ||||||||||
| Teen Titans | |||||||||||
| Karen Beecher Bumblebee |
Masasa Moyo | ||||||||||
| Dick Grayson Nightwing |
Sean Maher | Non-speaking | Sean Maher | Sean Maher | |||||||
| Roy Harper Speedy |
Crispin Freeman | ||||||||||
| Koriand'r Starfire |
Kari Wahlgren | Kari Wahlgren | |||||||||
| Garfield Logan Beast Boy |
Brandon Soo Hoo | Brandon Soo Hoo | |||||||||
| Tara Markov Terra |
Non-speaking | Christina Ricci | |||||||||
| Raven | Taissa Farmiga | Taissa Farmiga | |||||||||
| Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle |
Jake T. Austin | Jake T. Austin | |||||||||
| Damian Wayne Robin |
Stuart Allan | Non-speaking | Stuart Allan | Stuart Allan | |||||||
| Wally West Kid Flash |
Jason Spisak | ||||||||||
| Justice League Dark | |||||||||||
| Black Orchid | Colleen Villard | ||||||||||
| Jason Blood Etrigan the Demon |
Ray Chase | ||||||||||
| Boston Brand Deadman |
Nicholas Turturro | ||||||||||
| John Constantine | Matt Ryan | ||||||||||
| Alec Holland Swamp Thing |
Roger R. Cross | ||||||||||
| Zatanna Zatara | Camilla Luddington | ||||||||||
| Supervillains | |||||||||||
| Ra's al Ghul | Giancarlo Esposito | Terrence C. Carson | |||||||||
| Talia al Ghul | Morena Baccarin | Morena Baccarin | |||||||||
| Black Manta | Harry Lennix | ||||||||||
| Blockbuster | John DiMaggio | ||||||||||
| Sebastian Blood Brother Blood |
Gregg Henry | ||||||||||
| Dr. Jonathan Crane Scarecrow |
Michael Rosenbaum | ||||||||||
| Dekan Drache Felix Faust |
Enrico Colantoni | ||||||||||
| Harvey Dent Two-Face |
Non-speaking | ||||||||||
| Desaad | Bruce Thomas | ||||||||||
| Destiny | Alfred Molina | ||||||||||
| Electrocutioner | Robin Atkin Downes | ||||||||||
| Cyrus Gold Solomon Grundy |
Rick D. Wasserman | ||||||||||
| The Joker | Non-speaking | ||||||||||
| Waylon Jones Killer Croc |
Fred Tatasciore | ||||||||||
| Noah Kuttler Calculator |
Jason Spisak | ||||||||||
| Lex Luthor | Steve Blum | Steve Blum | |||||||||
| Garfield Lynns Firefly |
Steve Blum | ||||||||||
| Mark Mardon Weather WIzard |
Rick D. Wasserman | ||||||||||
| Orm Ocean Master |
Steve Blum | Sam Witwer | |||||||||
| Anton Schott The Dollmaker |
"Weird Al" Yankovic | ||||||||||
| Ritchie Simpson | Jeremy Davies | ||||||||||
| Talon | Non-speaking | Jeremy Sisto | |||||||||
| Jervis Tetch Mad Hatter |
Robin Atkin Downes | ||||||||||
| Trigon | Jon Bernthal | ||||||||||
| Slade Wilson Deathstroke |
Thomas Gibson | Miguel Ferrer | |||||||||
| Uxas Darkseid |
Steve Blum | ||||||||||
| Drury Walker Killer Moth |
Jason Spisak | ||||||||||
| Other characters | |||||||||||
| Lois Lane | Non-speaking | Juliet Landau | |||||||||
| James Gordon | Bruce Thomas | Bruce Thomas | |||||||||
| Alfred Pennyworth | David McCallum | David McCallum | James Garrett | ||||||||
| Steve Trevor | George Newbern | George Newbern | |||||||||
Crew[]
| Crew | Justice League: War (2014) |
Son of Batman (2014) |
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) |
Batman vs. Robin (2015) |
Batman: Bad Blood (2016) |
Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016) |
Justice League Dark (2017) |
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Jay Oliva | Ethan Spaulding | Jay Oliva | Sam Liu | Jay Oliva | Sam Liu | ||
| Producer | James Tucker | N/A | James Tucker | |||||
| Writer(s) | Heath Corson | Joe R. Lansdale | Heath Corson | J. M. DeMatteis | Alan Burnett Bryan Q. Miller |
Ernie Altbacker | ||
| Composer | Kevin Kliesch | Frederik Wiedmann | Robert J. Kral | Frederik Wiedmann | ||||
| Editor(s) | Christopher D. Lozinski | Al Bretienbach | Christopher D. Lozinski | |||||
| Based on | "Justice League Origin" by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee | Characters appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment | "Throne of Atlantis" by Geoff Johns | "Batman: The Court Owls" by Scott Snyder | Characters appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment | N/A | "Justice League Dark" by Peter Milligan and Mikel Janin | "The Judas Contract" by Marv Wolfman and George Peréz |
| Production companies | DC Entertainment Warner Bros. Animation | |||||||
| Distributor | Warner Home Video | |||||||
| Running time | 79 minutes | 74 minutes | 72 minutes | 76 minutes | 72 minutes | 79 minutes | 75 minutes | 84 minutes |
| Release date | February 4, 2014 | May 6, 2014 | January 27, 2015 | April 14, 2015 | February 2, 2016 | April 12, 2016 | February 7, 2017 | April 18, 2017 |
Reception[]
| Film | Rotten Tomatoes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatometer | Average Score | Audience Score | |
| Justice League: War | 50% (6 reviews)[20] | 58% | 80% (79% liked it) |
| Son of Batman | 70% (10 reviews)[21] | 66% | 76% (72% liked it) |
| Justice League Throne of Atlantis | 40% (5 reviews)[22] | 50% | 72% (64% liked it) |
| Batman vs. Robin | 100% (5 reviews)[23] | 84% | 79% (78% liked it) |
| Batman: Bad Blood | 100% (3 reviews)[24] | 75% | 70% (65% liked it) |
| Justice League vs. Teen Titans | 67% (3 reviews)[25] | 63% | 72% (65% liked it) |
| Justice League Dark | 71% (7 reviews)[26] | 65% | 74% (69% liked it) |
| Teen Titans: The Judas Contract | 80% (5 reviews)[27] | 75% | 76% (70% liked it) |
Sales performance[]
Sales figures below represent DVD sales and, when available, Blu-ray sales in the United States. International sales, digital sales, and rentals are not included.
| Title | Release date | Director(s) | Gross in the 1st three weeks | Gross total | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice League: War | Oliva, JayJay Oliva | $3,119,314 | $5,035,936 | [28] | |
| Son of Batman | Spaulding, EthanEthan Spaulding | $4,071,112 | $6,339,993 | [29] | |
| Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | Spaulding, EthanEthan Spaulding | $2,445,009[30] | $3,887,660 | [31] | |
| Batman vs. Robin | Oliva, JayJay Oliva | $2,537,343 | $3,717,712 | [32] | |
| Batman: Bad Blood | Oliva, JayJay Oliva | $3,093,355 | $4,134,271 | [33] | |
| Justice League vs. Teen Titans | March 26, 2016 | Sam Liu | $2,522,134 | $3,904,057 | [34] |
| Justice League Dark | 24 January 2017 | Jay Oliva | $1,286,255 | $2,676,206 | [35] |
| Teen Titans: The Judas Contract | 18 April 2017 | Sam Liu | $1,514,960 | $2,729,247 | [36] |
| Total: | $26,970,291 | — | |||
| Average: | $4,495,048 | — | |||
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ "Why the DC Animated Movie Universe is well worth your time". Batman News (7 May 2017). Retrieved on 23 June 2017.
- ↑ "New DC Animated Shared Universe Will Be Version of ‘The New 52′". Screen Rant (27 April 2014). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "12 Best DC Animated Movies of All Time". Screen Rant (16 March 2016). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "'Batman vs Robin' Filmmakers Spill DC Animated Universe Secrets". Collider.com (9 April 2015). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/suicide-squad/266529/new-suicide-squad-animated-movie-announced
- ↑ "The World's Finest - Justice League: War". www.worldsfinestonline.com. Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League: War Kicks Off New DC Animated Universe". Escapist Magazine. Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Watch the first trailer for DC animated movie Son of Batman". Flickering Myth (20 January 2014). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Comic-Con: Batman Vs. Robin and Justice League: Gods and Monsters Animated Movies Coming". Movie Web (25 July 2014). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Batman: The Killing Joke Gets an Animated Adaptation". DC Comics.com. Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "NYCC: Cast of "Batman: Bad Blood" Reveal First Footage". Comic Book Resources (10 October 2015). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League vs. Teen Titans to Premiere at WonderCon". Super Hero Hype (3 February 2016). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ Perry, Spencer (November 16, 2016). "Justice League Dark Release Date and Cover Art". Retrieved on November 17, 2016.
- ↑ McGloin, Matt (September 23, 2016). "JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK COMING TO NYCC 2016". Retrieved on September 23, 2016.
- ↑ Whitbrook, James (September 23, 2016). "'First' Look at the Justice League Dark Animated Movie Skips Half the Team, But Has Batman". Retrieved on September 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League Dark: Matt Ryan Returns as Constantine!". Superhero Hype (26 July 2016). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "SDCC: "Justice League Dark" Animated Film Confirmed; "Teen Titans" & More Announced". Comic Book Resources (23 July 2016). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ Comingsoon Staff. "Upcoming DC animated movies announced at Comic-Con". Comingsoon. Retrieved on 22 July 2017.
- ↑ "The World's Finest - Justice League: Throne of Atlantis". www.worldsfinestonline.com. Retrieved on 22 August 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League: War". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Son of Batman". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League: Throne of Atlantis". Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Batman vs. Robin". Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
- ↑ "Batman: Bad Blood - Movie Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved on 22 August 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League vs. Teen Titans". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved on 22 August 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League Dark" (en). Retrieved on 6 March 2017.
- ↑ "Teen Titans: The Judas Contract" (en). Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved on 23 June 2017.
- ↑ "Justice League: War". Nash Information Service. Retrieved on August 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Son of Batman". Nash Information Service. Retrieved on August 23, 2016.
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- ↑ "Justice League: Throne of Atlantis". Nash Information Service. Retrieved on August 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Batman vs. Robin". Nash Information Service. Retrieved on August 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Batman Bad: Blood (2016) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved on August 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League vs Teen Titans (2016) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved on September 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Justice League: Dark (2017) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved on 19 July 2017.
- ↑ "Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved on 8 December 2017.
External links[]
- DC Movie titles at dccomics.com
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