DC Universe Animated Original Movies


The DC Universe Animated Original Movies are a series of American direct-to-video superhero animated films based on the DC Comics characters and stories produced primarily by Warner Bros. Animation. The films are usually stand-alone projects that are either adaptations of popular works or original stories. From 2013 to 2020, the DC Animated Movie Universe was a sub-series featuring several movies that took place in a shared universe, influenced predominantly from The New 52. They are usually made for an older audience compared to the DC animated universe and other projects, and also featuring DCAU alumni such as Bruce Timm, who mainly served as executive producer or as producer until ', before returning since '.
Since it first began with 2007's , the series was generally well received and had consistently good sales.

Premise

Unlike earlier animated DC films, the films in the line are aimed at a more adult audience, often containing profane language, stronger violence, sexual scenes and more mature themes. The art styles for the films are also generally more realistically proportionate. The majority of the films are rated PG-13 by the MPAA with the exception of All-Star Superman and ', which are rated PG, and ', Justice League Dark, ', ' and ', which are rated R. Many of the films are adapted from stories originally featured in DC print comics and graphic novels. Currently, 38 feature films and nine short films have been released, with additional films slated for future releases until 2020.
In terms of continuity, the films are usually stand-alone, with exceptions being ', ' and its sequel ', ' and its sequel ', the DC Animated Movie Universe and the DCAU-related films Batman and Harley Quinn and Justice League vs. the Fatal Five, which also feature several role reprises from various actors. The usual runtime is around 75 minutes.
From 2007 to 2015, most of the films were voice directed by Andrea Romano, the last one being ', while the films since 2016 starting with ' were voice directed by Wes Gleason.
The films are generally released direct-to-video, but Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman and Harley Quinn, The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen were also given limited releases in theaters.

Released projects

''Superman: Doomsday''

The first of these projects was Superman: Doomsday, which was loosely based on the popular 1992–1993 storyline saga of Superman, "The Death of Superman" where Superman fights Doomsday in a duel to the death. It was released on September 21, 2007.
The film features the talents of Adam Baldwin as Superman, Anne Heche as Lois Lane, Adam Wylie as Jimmy Olsen, Ray Wise as Perry White, Swoosie Kurtz as Martha Kent, James Marsters as Lex Luthor, Cree Summer as Mercy Graves, John DiMaggio as Toyman, Tom Kenny as Superman's Robot, and a voice cameo by Kevin Smith as a grumpy man. The film received generally mixed-to-positive reviews.

''Justice League: The New Frontier''

Justice League: The New Frontier was based on Darwyn Cooke's 2003–2004 comic book limited series where the heroes of Earth unite to take on an evil entities called the Centre. It was released on February 26, 2008.
The film features the voice talents of David Boreanaz as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern, Kyle MacLachlan as Superman, Lucy Lawless as Wonder Woman, Neil Patrick Harris as Barry Allen/Flash, Jeremy Sisto as Batman, Miguel Ferrer as Martian Manhunter, Brooke Shields as Carol Ferris, Phil Morris as King Faraday, Kyra Sedgwick as Lois Lane, Vicki Lewis as Iris West, John Heard as Kyle Morgan, Alan Ritchson as Aquaman, and Keith David as The Centre. Also, Joe Alaskey briefly voices Bugs Bunny in one scene where Martian Manhunter was taking on different shapes when watching television.

''Batman: Gotham Knight''

Tying into the release of the 2008 Batman film The Dark Knight, Batman: Gotham Knight is an anthology film that tells a series of stories that take place between 2005's Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, though it is not officially considered to be part of Christopher Nolan's Batman film series. The film was the first to feature Batman using authentic Japanese anime from four different Japanese animation studios. Notable comic talents such as Brian Azzarello, David S. Goyer, and Greg Rucka contributed stories. It was released on July 8, 2008.
Veteran Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy returned once again to play Batman with the voice talents of Jim Meskimen as Lieutenant Gordon and Deadshot, Gary Dourdan as Crispus Allen, Ana Ortiz as Anna Ramirez, David McCallum as Alfred Pennyworth, Parminder Nagra as Cassandra, Rob Paulsen as Sal Maroni, Corey Burton as Scarecrow, Kevin Michael Richardson as Lucius Fox, Jason Marsden as Thomas Wayne, Andrea Romano as Martha Wayne, and George Newbern as the Man in Black.

''Wonder Woman''

The solo Wonder Woman film dealt primarily with the origin story of Diana of Themyscira and how she became the recognizable superheroine Wonder Woman. Much of the structure of the origin story was borrowed from George Pérez's post-Crisis on Infinite Earths comics 1987 relaunch entitled "". Before screenwriter Michael Jelenic was brought on board for rewrites, the original script was written by former monthly Wonder Woman scribe Gail Simone. It was released on March 3, 2009.
The film features the voice talents of Keri Russell as Wonder Woman, Nathan Fillion as Steve Trevor, Virginia Madsen as Queen Hippolyta, Alfred Molina as Ares, Oliver Platt as Hades, Vicki Lewis as Persephone, Jason C. Miller as Thrax, John DiMaggio as Deimos, Rosario Dawson as Artemis, David McCallum as Zeus, Marg Helgenberger as Hera, and Rick Overton as the President. It was also received positively.

''Green Lantern: First Flight''

returned from Wonder Woman to direct Green Lantern: First Flight. The film focuses on Hal Jordan and his relationship with veteran Green Lantern Sinestro, and their relationship as pupil and teacher, until Sinestro betrays the Green Lantern Corps. It was released on July 28, 2009.
The film features the voice talents of Christopher Meloni as Hal Jordan, Victor Garber as Sinestro, Olivia d'Abo as Carol Ferris, Kurtwood Smith as Kanjar Ro, Michael Madsen as Kilowog, Tricia Helfer as Boodikka, David Lander as Ch'p, William Schallert as Appa Ali Apsa, Larry Drake as Ganthet, Malachi Throne as Ranakar, Kath Soucie as Arisia Rrab, and John Larroquette as Tomar-Re. Like its predecessors, the animated film also had a positive reception.

''Superman/Batman: Public Enemies''

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is based on the first storyline saga, "The World's Finest"/"Public Enemies", from the Superman/Batman monthly comic book title from 2003–2004 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness. President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman for the "pending destruction of the planet" and declares a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his "partner in crime," Batman. Superheroes and super villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite to stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthor's devious plot. It was released on September 29, 2009.
A significant feature has Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy, Clancy Brown, and C.C.H. Pounder reprising their roles of Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor, and Amanda Waller from the original DC Animated Universe. The film also features the voice talents of Xander Berkeley as Captain Atom, LeVar Burton as Black Lightning, Allison Mack as Power Girl, Ricardo Chavira as Major Force, a credit-only Jennifer Hale as Starfire, an uncredited Michael Gough as Hawkman, Corey Burton as Captain Marvel, John C. McGinley as Metallo, and Calvin Tran as the Japanese Toyman. It was also received positively.
At 67 minutes, it was the shortest film of the DCAMU line, until it was dethroned in 2011 by .

''Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths''

Loosely based on Grant Morrison's 2000 comic book , Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths dealt with a heroic Lex Luthor from an alternate universe appearing to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters who are essentially evil versions of the Justice League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a devious plan launched by Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.
The film was originally brought up, then titled Justice League: Worlds Collide, as a way to bridge the Justice League animated series and its successor series, Justice League Unlimited. The film was scrapped, but it was later repurposed into Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths by retaining the same plot, but removing all references to both TV series. It was released on February 23, 2010.
The film features the voice talents of Mark Harmon as Superman, William Baldwin as Batman, Vanessa Marshall as Wonder Woman, Josh Keaton as Flash/Wally West, Nolan North as Green Lantern and Power Ring, Jonathan Adams as Martian Manhunter, Brian Bloom as Ultraman, Gina Torres as Superwoman, James Woods as Owlman, James Patrick Stuart as Johnny Quick, Chris Noth as the heroic Lex Luthor, and Bruce Davison as President Slade Wilson.

''Batman: Under the Red Hood''

Batman: Under the Red Hood was written by comic book scribe Judd Winick. This was an adaptation of Winick's story "" from 2005 in the main Batman title, featured in issues #635-641. It was released on July 27, 2010.
The film features the voice talents of Bruce Greenwood as Batman, Jensen Ackles as Red Hood/Jason Todd, Neil Patrick Harris as Nightwing, John DiMaggio as Joker, Wade Williams as Black Mask, Jason Isaacs as Ra's al Ghul, Kelly Hu as Ms. Li, and Jim Piddock as Alfred Pennyworth.

''Superman/Batman: Apocalypse''

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, a standalone sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, was confirmed for 2010 after the positive reception and high sales of Public Enemies. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is based on the second storyline saga, "The Supergirl from Krypton", from the Superman/Batman monthly comic book title from 2004 by Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner. It was released on September 28, 2010.
Like its predecessor, the film has several DC Animated Universe cast members reprising their roles, including Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, and Edward Asner as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Granny Goodness respectively. The film also features the voice talents of Andre Braugher as Darkseid, Summer Glau as Supergirl, Julianne Grossman as Big Barda, Rachel Quaintance as Lyla and Artemis, Andrea Romano as Stompa, Tara Strong as Lashina, and Salli Saffioti as Gilotina and Mad Harriet.

''All-Star Superman''

All-Star Superman is an adaptation of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's 2005–2008 comic book All-Star Superman. It was written by writer Dwayne McDuffie and directed by Sam Liu. It was released on February 22, 2011.
The film features the voice talents of James Denton as Superman, Christina Hendricks as Lois Lane, Anthony LaPaglia as Lex Luthor, Edward Asner as Perry White, Obba Babatundé as a judge, Steve Blum as Atlas, John DiMaggio as Samson, Linda Cardellini as Nasthalthia "Nasty" Luthor, Frances Conroy as Martha Kent, Alexis Denisof as Dr. Leo Quintum, Michael Gough as Parasite, Matthew Gray Gubler as Jimmy Olsen, Finola Hughes as Lilo, Kevin Michael Richardson as Steve Lombard, and Arnold Vosloo as Bar-El.

''Green Lantern: Emerald Knights''

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, similar to Batman: Gotham Knight, is an anthology film that tells a series of stories featuring various members of the Green Lantern Corps, including Abin Sur, Sinestro, Kilowog, and Mogo It was released on June 7, 2011. While not a sequel to First Flight, the film uses the same character designs and includes a cameo by Ch'p, who had a speaking role in the previous film.
The film features the voice talents of Nathan Fillion as Hal Jordan, Elisabeth Moss as Arisia Rrab, Jason Isaacs as Sinestro, Kelly Hu as Laira, Henry Rollins as Kilowog, Roddy Piper as Bolphunga, Arnold Vosloo as Abin Sur, Wade Williams as Deegan, Peter Jessop as Salaak, Bruce Thomas as Atrocitus, and radio commentator Michael Jackson as Ganthet.

''Batman: Year One''

The film is an adaptation of Frank Miller's story "" from 1987 in the main Batman title, featured in issues #404–407. It was directed by Sam Liu and Lauren Montgomery. and released on October 18, 2011, the same day as .
The film features the voice talents of Ben McKenzie as Batman, Bryan Cranston as Lt. James Gordon, Eliza Dushku as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, Jon Polito as Gillian B. Loeb, Katee Sackhoff as Detective Sarah Essen, Alex Rocco as Carmine Falcone, Fred Tatasciore as Detective Arnold Flass, Liliana Mumy as Holly Robinson, and Jeff Bennett as Alfred Pennyworth.

''Justice League: Doom''

Justice League: Doom, a sequel to ', is a loose adaptation of Mark Waid's JLA storyline saga, "" where in the Legion of Doom is formed to eliminate the Justice League using protocols created by Batman to take down the group should its members ever go rogue. The movie was adapted and written by Dwayne McDuffie shortly before his death in February 2011 and directed by Lauren Montgomery. It was released on February 28, 2012. The film was dedicated in memory of McDuffie.
The film features various actors reprising their roles from the DC Animated Universe and ' respectively including Kevin Conroy as Batman, Tim Daly as Superman, Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman, Michael Rosenbaum as Flash, Carl Lumbly as Martian Manhunter and Ma'alefa'ak, Nathan Fillion as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern, Phil Morris as Vandal Savage, Olivia d'Abo as Star Sapphire, Alexis Denisof as Mirror Master, and David Kaufman as Jimmy Olsen with the voice talents of Bumper Robinson as Cyborg, Carlos Alazraqui as Bane, Paul Blackthorne as Metallo, Claudia Black as Cheetah, Grey DeLisle as Lois Lane, and Robin Atkin Downes as Alfred Pennyworth.

''Superman vs. The Elite''

On July 22, 2011 during a Comic-Con screening of Batman: Year One, DC announced their 2012 slate of movies. Superman Versus The Elite is the second 2012 release and is based on "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?"
The film was directed by Michael Chang and written by Joe Kelly. It was released on June 12, 2012.
The film features George Newbern reprising his role as Superman from Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, The Batman, and , while David Kaufman reprised his role as Jimmy Olsen, It features the voice talents of Pauley Perrette as Lois Lane, Robin Atkin Downes as Manchester Black, Marcella Lentz-Pope as Vera Black, Fred Tatasciore as Perry White, Catero Colbert as Coldcast, Melissa Disney as Menagerie, Andrew Kishino as Hat, and Tara Strong as young Vera Black.

''Batman: The Dark Knight Returns''

On April 14, 2011, it was revealed that a two-part adaptation of Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns was in the works. The film is set in the same continuity as and several previous Batman veterans were involved. The film was directed by Jay Oliva. Part One adapted the first two issues of the original Dark Knight Returns comic series, and was released on September 25, 2012. Part Two adapted the final two issues of The Dark Knight Returns, and was released on January 29, 2013.
The film featured the voice talents of Peter Weller as Batman, Ariel Winter as Carrie Kelley, Wade Williams as Two-Face, Michael McKean as Dr. Wolper, David Selby as Commissioner Gordon, Maria Canals-Barrera as Ellen Yindel and Gary Anthony Williams as The Mutant Leader. Michael Emerson as Joker appears in the end of Part One and has a prominent role in Part Two, with Mark Valley joining the cast as Superman there.

''Superman: Unbound''

At the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, actress Molly Quinn confirmed that she would be voicing Supergirl in an animated adaptation of the 2008 story arc Superman: Brainiac by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, stating that the film would be released in 2013. Matt Bomer voices Clark Kent/Superman, along with Quinn's Castle co-star Stana Katic as Lois Lane and John Noble as Brainiac. Additional voices in the cast include Frances Conroy reprising her role as Martha Kent, Alexander Gould as Jimmy Olsen, Wade Williams as Perry White, Diedrich Bader as Steve Lombard, Michael-Leon Wooley as Ron Troupe, and Stephen Root as Zor-El. The film was released on Blu-ray on May 7, 2013. This was the first DC Universe Animated Original Movie not to involve Bruce Timm.

''Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox''

On April 26, 2012, DCAU Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy let it slip that he had just recorded his lines for the animated film version of DC Universe-changing "Flashpoint", later confirmed to voicing Bruce Wayne/Batman in the non-Flashpoint era sections of the film. Along with Ron Perlman, Dana Delany, Vanessa Marshall, Nathan Fillion & Dee Bradley Baker reprising their roles as Deathstroke, Lois Lane, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Etrigan the Demon, the cast includes Justin Chambers as Barry Allen/The Flash, C. Thomas Howell as Professor Zoom, Kevin McKidd as Thomas Wayne/Batman, Michael B. Jordan as Cyborg, Cary Elwes as Aquaman, Tim Daly's son Sam Daly as Superman, Danny Huston as General Sam Lane, Steve Blum as Lex Luthor, Lex Lang as Captain Atom, Jennifer Hale as Iris West, James Patrick Stuart as Steve Trevor, and Danny Jacobs as Grifter. The film was released on July 30, 2013.
It is the first installment in the DC Animated Movie Universe, with a post-credits scene alluding to an invasion from Apokolips, teasing .

''Justice League: War''

Based on Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's "Justice League: Origin" storyline, the film sees Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Cyborg and Shazam teaming up to stop Darkseid from invading Earth, thus forming at the end the Justice League. It was released on February 4, 2014.
It features the voice talents of Jason O'Mara as Batman, Michelle Monaghan as Wonder Woman, Christopher Gorham as Flash, Alan Tudyk as Superman, Justin Kirk as Green Lantern, Shemar Moore as Cyborg, Sean Astin as Shazam, Steven Blum as Darkseid, and Rocky Carroll as Dr. Silas Stone. In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity, and this is the first animated movie from the DC Animated Movie Universe, based on The New 52. A mid-credits scene at the end serves as a teaser to .

''Son of Batman''

On July 20, 2013, as part of the San Diego Comic-Con, DC Comics announced on Twitter Son of Batman. The film is based on Grant Morrison's "Batman and Son" storyline, and was released on May 6, 2014.
While Jason O'Mara reprises his role of Batman from ' and David McCallum reprises his role of Alfred Pennyworth from ', the rest of the voice cast consists of Stuart Allan as Damian Wayne, Sean Maher as Nightwing, Morena Baccarin as Talia al Ghul, Giancarlo Esposito as Ra's al Ghul, Xander Berkeley as Kirk Langstrom, and Thomas Gibson as Deathstroke.

''Batman: Assault on Arkham''

On July 20, 2013, as part of the San Diego Comic-Con, DC Comics announced on Twitter Batman: Assault on Arkham. The film takes place in the same universe as the ' video game franchise. Jay Oliva and Ethan Spalding directed a script by Heath Carson, writer of Justice League: War. The film was released digitally on July 29, 2014, and given a physical release on August 12, 2014.
Kevin Conroy returned to voice Batman with the other voices including Troy Baker as Joker, Neal McDonough as Deadshot, Hynden Walch as Harley Quinn, Giancarlo Esposito as Black Spider, Matthew Gray Gubler as Riddler, and C. C. H. Pounder reprising her role as Amanda Waller from both Justice League Unlimited and '.

''Justice League: Throne of Atlantis''

First revealed on the back cover of Batman: Assault on Arkham, the film is based on the 2012 storyline of the same name by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis, and is a sequel to Justice League: War. The film was released digitally on January 13, 2015, and physically on January 27, 2015.
Jason O'Mara, Christopher Gorham, Sean Astin, Shemar Moore and Steve Blum reprised their roles as Batman, The Flash, Shazam, Cyborg, and Cyborg's Computer Armor respectively while Nathan Fillion reprises his role as Green Lantern from previous DC Animated Original Movies. Other cast members include Jerry O'Connell as Superman, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Matt Lanter as Aquaman, Sumalee Montano as Mera, Harry Lennix as Black Manta, and Sam Witwer as Ocean Master.

''Batman vs. Robin''

In July 2014, as part of the San Diego Comic-Con, DC announced Batman vs. Robin. Although the Court of Owls appears here, Batman vs. Robin is not an adaptation of the Court of Owls storyline from the comics. The film was released digitally on April 7, 2015, and physically on April 14, 2015.
While Jason O'Mara, Stuart Allan, Sean Maher, and David McCallum reprised their roles as Batman, Robin, Nightwing and Alfred Pennyworth, the rest of the cast consists of Jeremy Sisto as Talon, Grey Griffin as Samantha, "Weird Al" Yankovic as Dollmaker, Robin Atkin Downes as the Court of Owls Grandmaster, Peter Onorati as Draco, and Kevin Conroy as Thomas Wayne.

''Justice League: Gods and Monsters''

First announced in July 2014, as part of the San Diego Comic-Con, Justice League: Gods and Monsters features an original plot written by Alan Burnett, directed by Sam Liu and executive produced by Bruce Timm and Sam Register. In April 2015, story and character details were released for the film along with images as a featurette on the Batman vs. Robin Blu-ray release. The film was released on July 28, 2015.
Prior to the film's release, a three-part animated series titled was released on Machinima, set before the events of the movie.
The film's voice cast includes Michael C. Hall as Batman, Benjamin Bratt as Superman, Tamara Taylor as Wonder Woman, Jason Isaacs as Lex Luthor, Paget Brewster as Lois Lane, and C. Thomas Howell as Dr. Will Magnus.

''Batman: Bad Blood''

First announced on July 11, 2015, as part of the San Diego Comic-Con, Batman: Bad Blood tells an original story featuring Nightwing, Robin and Batwoman, as well as Batwing. The film was released digitally on January 20, 2016 and on physical media on February 2, 2016.
The cast includes Jason O'Mara as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Stuart Allan as Damian Wayne / Robin, Sean Maher as Dick Grayson / Nightwing, Yvonne Strahovski as Katherine Kane / Batwoman, Gaius Charles as Luke Fox / Batwing, Morena Baccarin as Talia al Ghul, Travis Willingham as the Heretic, and Ernie Hudson as Lucius Fox.

''Justice League vs. Teen Titans''

First announced on July 11, 2015, Justice League vs. Teen Titans features the Justice League and the Teen Titans. The film was directed by Sam Liu and written by Alan Burnett and Bryan Q. Miller. It was released on March 29, 2016.
The cast includes Jon Bernthal as Trigon, Taissa Farmiga as Raven, Jake T. Austin as Blue Beetle, Brandon Soo Hoo as Beast Boy, and Kari Wahlgren as Starfire with reprisals of Shemar Moore as Cyborg, Sean Maher as Nightwing, Stuart Allan as Robin/Damian Wayne, Jason O'Mara as Batman, Jerry O'Connell as Superman, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Christopher Gorham as Flash, and Terrence C. Carson as Ra's al Ghul.

''Batman: The Killing Joke''

In 2011, during Comic-Con, actor Mark Hamill expressed interest to voice the Joker for an adaptation of , encouraging fans to campaign for the adaptation, most notably in a tweet made on October 24, 2011. Since then, a Facebook page titled "Petition to get Mark Hamill to play the Joker in animated Killing Joke" has been set up by his fans. In 2013, Bruce Timm also expressed a desire to join the project, saying it was only a possibility. On July 10, 2015, during the Justice League: Gods and Monsters panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the film was officially announced by Timm. Sam Liu directed and Timm executive produced the film. The adaptation features a 15-minute prologue that expands on the story. On July 17, Hamill tweeted that he had his fingers crossed in hopes that he would be contacted to reprise his role as The Joker. On July 27, Collider announced that Hamill would voice The Joker in the film and ComicBook.com spoke with Kevin Conroy who has stated he would reprise his voice role as Bruce Wayne / Batman "in a heartbeat". On March 14, 2016 it was officially announced that Conroy and Hamill would reprise their roles as Batman and Joker respectively in the film alongside Tara Strong returning to voice Barbara Gordon. The film also features Ray Wise as Commissioner Gordon, Robin Atkin Downes as Harvey Bullock, Brian George as Alfred Pennyworth, and Rick D. Wasserman as Sal Maroni.
The premiere was at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 22, 2016. Originally intended to be released directly on home video, the film was instead released simultaneously in theaters, on home video, and digitally on July 26, 2016, before a DVD and Blu-ray release on August 2, 2016.

''Justice League Dark''

An adaptation of Justice League Dark that sees the titular team, who specialises in facing supernatural threats that the Justice League can't handle.
Matt Ryan, who portrayed John Constantine on NBC's Constantine as well as in the Arrowverse, returns to voice the character. Jason O'Mara, Jerry O'Connell and Rosario Dawson reprise their roles as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, respectively. Also joining them in the film are Camilla Luddington as Zatanna, Nicholas Turturro as Deadman, Ray Chase as Etrigan the Demon, Roger Cross as Swamp Thing and Green Lantern / John Stewart, Coleen O'Shaugnessey as Black Orchid, JB Blanc as Merlin and Abnegazar, Jeffrey Vincent Parise as Rath, Fred Tatasciore as Ghast, Enrico Colantoni as Felix Faust, Jeremy Davies as Ritchie Simpson, and Alfred Molina as Destiny.
The film was digitally released on January 24, 2017 and on DVD and Blu-ray on February 7, 2017.
A spin-off series, , focusing on the title character, was released on CW Seed between March 24, 2018 and January 19, 2019.

''Teen Titans: The Judas Contract''

First announced at the San Diego Comic-Con International in 2006, with Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, writers of The New Teen Titans, were assigned to work on the movie. The film was initially cancelled due to a lack of a "broad fanbase appeal". and in 2010, Bruce Timm stated that Warner Bros. didn't have any intentions to revive the project. However, in 2016, it was announced that the film restarted development as a stand-alone sequel to Justice League vs. Teen Titans.
Sean Maher, Kari Wahlgren, Jake T. Austin, Taissa Farmiga, Brandon Soo Hoo, and Stuart Allan reprised their roles as Nightwing, Starfire, Blue Beetle, Raven, Beast Boy, and Robin as they were joined by Christina Ricci as Terra and Miguel Ferrer as Deathstroke as well as the voices of Meg Foster as Mother Mayhem, Gregg Henry as Brother Blood, Kevin Smith as himself, and David Zayas as Alberto Reyes.
This film is one of Miguel Ferrer's final roles before he died on January 19, 2017 at age 61.
The film had its world premiere at Anaheim's WonderCon on March 31, 2017. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract was released via digital download on April 4, 2017, and straight-to-DVD and Blu-ray on April 18, 2017.

''Batman and Harley Quinn''

An original story, the film features Kevin Conroy and Melissa Rauch as the titular characters, while Loren Lester reprised his role of Dick Grayson/Nightwing from and The New Batman Adventures, and Paget Brewster voiced Poison Ivy. The film reused the character designs and visuals of The New Batman Adventures. The film was released on digital on August 15, 2017 before releasing on DVD and Blu-ray on August 29.
The rest of the cast consists of Kevin Michael Richardson as Floronic Man, John DiMaggio as Swamp Thing, and Bruce Timm as Booster Gold.

''Batman: Gotham by Gaslight''

A film based on the Elseworlds story Gotham by Gaslight. The film was directed by Sam Liu and was released on January 23, 2018.
The cast includes Bruce Greenwood as Batman, Jennifer Carpenter as Selina Kyle, and Scott Patterson as James Gordon.

''Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay''

The first Suicide Squad story in the DC Animated Movie Universe, the film was released digitally on March 27, 2018 and physically on April 10, 2018.
The cast includes Christian Slater as Deadshot, Tara Strong as Harley Quinn, Vanessa Williams as Amanda Waller, Billy Brown as Bronze Tiger, Liam McIntyre as Captain Boomerang, Kristin Bauer van Straten as Killer Frost, and Gideon Emery as Copperhead.

''The Death of Superman''

On July 24, 2018, the first part of an adaptation of "The Death of Superman" storyline was released. The storyline was previously loosely adapted in .
Jerry O'Connell, Rosario Dawson, Nathan Fillion, Christopher Gorham, Matt Lanter, Shemar Moore, Jason O'Mara and Rocky Carroll reprise their roles as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg, Batman and Silas Stone, with Rebecca Romijn as Lois Lane, Rainn Wilson as Lex Luthor, Cress Williams as John Henry Irons, and Patrick Fabian as Hank Henshaw.

''Reign of the Supermen''

The second part of "The Death of Superman" storyline, titled Reign of the Supermen, was released digitally on January 15, 2019, and on Blu-ray January 29. It was directed by Sam Liu.
Voice actors include Jerry O'Connell as Superman/Clark Kent/Cyborg Superman, Rainn Wilson as Lex Luthor, Patrick Fabian as Hank Henshaw, Charles Halford as Bibbo Bibbowski and the Eradicator, Cameron Monaghan as Superboy, Cress Williams as Steel/John Henry Irons, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Shemar Moore as Cyborg, Nyambi Nyambi as Martian Manhunter, Christopher Gorham as The Flash, and Jason O'Mara as Batman.

''Justice League vs. the Fatal Five''

First announced at San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, 2018. The film was released on March 30, 2019 for Digital Download and was released on DVD & Blu-Ray on April 16, 2019.
The film features Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, and George Newbern reprising their roles as Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman from Justice League and other DC productions. The film also features Diane Guerrero as Jessica Cruz/Green Lantern, Daniela Bobadilla as Miss Martian, Noel Fisher as Brainiac 5, Tara Strong as Saturn Girl, Kevin Michael Richardson as Mister Terrific, Elyes Gabel as Star Boy, Peter Jessop as Tharok, Tom Kenny as Bloodsport, Matthew Yang King as Persuader, Sumalee Montano as the Emerald Empress, and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Mano.

''Batman: Hush''

First announced at San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, 2018.
The cast features Jason O'Mara as Batman, Maury Sterling as Thomas Elliot, Jennifer Morrison as Selina Kyle, Jerry O'Connell as Superman, Rebecca Romijn as Lois Lane, Rainn Wilson as Lex Luthor, Sean Maher as Nightwing, Bruce Thomas as Jim Gordon, Stuart Allan as Damian Wayne, James Garrett as Alfred Pennyworth, Geoffrey Arend as The Riddler, Vanessa Williams as Amanda Waller, Jason Spisak as Joker, Adam Gifford as Bane, Peyton List as Poison Ivy, Dachie Alessio as Lady Shiva, Peyton R. List as Batgirl, and Tara Strong voices a reporter. The film was released on July 20, 2019.

''Wonder Woman: Bloodlines''

First announced at San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, 2018, the film is a solo Wonder Woman film featuring an original story. It was released digitally on October 5, 2019 and was released on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on October 22, 2019.
The cast features Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Jeffrey Donovan as Steve Trevor, Marie Avgeropoulos as Vanessa Kapatelis/Silver Swan, Kimberly Brooks as Cheetah and Giganta, Michael Dorn as Ferdinand the Minotaur, Ray Chase as the lead bandit, Mozhan Marnò as Doctor Cyber, Adrienne C. Moore as Etta Candy, Courtenay Taylor as Doctor Poison, Nia Vardalos as Julia Kapatelis, and Constance Zimmer as Veronica Cale.

''Superman: Red Son''

First announced at San Diego Comic-Con on July 19, 2019, the film is an adaptation of the three-issue by Mark Millar, Dave Johnson, and Kilian Plunkett. It was released digitally on February 25, 2020 and was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 17, 2020.
The film stars Jason Isaacs as Superman, Roger Craig Smith as Batman, Travis Willingham as Superior Man, Diedrich Bader as Lex Luthor, Amy Acker as Lois Lane, Vanessa Marshall as Wonder Woman, Phil Morris as Jimmy Olsen, and Paul Williams as Brainiac.

''Justice League Dark: Apokolips War''

First announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, the film serves as a sequel to Justice League Dark.
In February 2020, the voice cast was revealed with previous DC Animated Movie Universe cast members reprising their roles from previous DCAMU movies.
It is also the final film in the continuity that began with in 2013.

Upcoming films

''Superman: Man of Tomorrow''

First announced at San Diego Comic-Con on July 19, 2019, the film is an original story that chronicles Clark Kent's early years as Superman. It will be released digitally August 23, 2020 and will be released on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on September 8, 2020.
The film stars Darren Criss as Superman, Alexandra Daddario as Lois Lane, Zachary Quinto as Lex Luthor, Ike Amadi as Martian Manhunter, Ryan Hurst as Lobo, Brett Dalton as Parasite, Neil Flynn as Jonathan Kent, and Bellamy Young as Martha Kent.

Short films

DC Showcase

DC Showcase is a series of short films usually featuring lesser-known DC characters. They are released as a co-feature with the main DC Universe Animated Original Movies. DC animation producer Alan Burnett has said that most shorts will be ten minutes. The first three shorts were collected in a compilation titled DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection which was released on November 9, 2010 along with a 22-minute short titled '.
Beyond the list of announced projects, creators involved in various levels at DC Comics have brought up names of possible future projects.
Bruce Timm has said that he would like to do a Green Arrow film.
DC's ex-executive editor Dan DiDio has expressed interest in seeing the popular 2007–2008 Sinestro Corps War comic storyline adapted.
In 2009, Timm expressed his interest to make an animated JLA/Avengers adaptation and mentioned the possibility of an animated film of Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Geoff Johns revealed that Warner Bros. would like to use unproduced screenplays to turn them as animated films, like J. J. Abrams' '.
Producer James Tucker has spoken about wanting a Wonder Woman-centered Justice League film.
At Comic-Con, Timm also had expressed interest in an animated adaptation of the Batman R.I.P. storyline.
' screenwriter Brian Azzarello had stated that he would like to adapt his novel Joker into an animated film.
Timm has mentioned that another Batman Beyond film is a possibility, and in August 2017, Tucker stated in his Twitter account that discussions about a possible Batman Beyond film occur several times at the studio, while he also stated that a Static Shock feature film set in the DC Animated Universe is possible as the studio is always interested in Static.
J. M. DeMatteis expressed intereste in scripting an adaptation of his Batman story arc Going Sane and a New Gods film set in the DC Animated Movie Universe.
Filmmaker and comic book writer Kevin Smith mentioned at Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo that he met with Johns, where he pitched an animated Plastic Man film that he wrote for DC.

Cancelled projects

Plans for sequels to the films Wonder Woman and ' were shelved, as well as a planned film based on the 2003 miniseries '. Slower sales of the Wonder Woman film were cited, although [|sales figures] indicate that it was at least the #8 best-selling of the 25 DC Universe films released as of 2015.
In 2010, Timm stated that the production team originally planned to make an Aquaman film, but at the end, the executives of Warner Bros. cancelled the project because their expectations about marketing were very low.
During an interview on October 17, 2016, Jay Oliva revealed that he had an idea for a sequel to , but following Oliva's departure from Warner Bros. Animation in 2017, the project may have been pulled.

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. Blu-ray sales are not available for Superman: Doomsday, Justice League: The New Frontier, or Batman: Gotham Knight.

Continuities

Stand-alone films

The following films are stand-alone, and do not share continuity with each other or other films:
This continuity is based on the Superman/Batman storyline.
This continuity is based on the JLA storylines published in 2000.
This continuity is based on the ' arc. and on Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.
A shared universe, with influences from The New 52 continuity and various DC eras and productions.
This continuity is set in the DC Animated Universe