DC Animated Movie Universe

DC Animated Movie Universe
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Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
 2014–present
Country United States
Language English

The DC Animated Movie Universe is a term used for a series of animated films based on The New 52 continuity.[1] The universe was introduced in Justice League: War.[2] 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.[3]

Released films

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.[4] It is the first film in the DC Animated Movie Universe.[5] 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.[6] 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)

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.[7] 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.[8][9]

Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016)

The film premiered at WonderCon in Los Angeles on March 26, 2016. It introduces the Teen Titans to the universe.[10]

Upcoming films

Justice League Dark (2017)

The film is scheduled to be released digitally on January 24, 2017 and on DVD and Blu-ray on February 7, 2017.[11][12][13] It will be an adaptation of Peter Milligan's "Justice League Dark" series and will introduce the Justice League Dark to the universe.[14]

Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017)

The film is scheduled to be released in spring 2017. It will be based on the comic book "The Judas Contract".[15]

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.[16]

Cast

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Character Released films Upcoming 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  
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  
Diana of Themyscira
Wonder Woman		 Michelle Monaghan   Rosario Dawson   Rosario Dawson  
Clark Kent
Superman		 Alan Tudyk   Jerry O'Connell   Jerry O'Connell  
Hal Jordan
Green Lantern		 Justin Kirk   Nathan Fillion  
John Stewart
Green Lantern		   Roger R. Cross  
Victor Stone
Cyborg		 Shemar Moore   Shemar Moore   Shemar Moore   TBA
Bruce Wayne
Batman		 Jason O'Mara  
Teen Titans
Dick Grayson
Nightwing		   Sean Maher   Non-speaking Sean Maher  
Koriand'r
Starfire		   Kari Wahlgren   TBA
Garfield Logan
Beast Boy		   Brandon Soo Hoo   TBA
Tara Markov
Terra		   Non-speaking   Tara-Nicole Azarian
Raven   Taissa Farmiga   TBA
Jaime Reyes
Blue Beetle		   Jake T. Austin   TBA
Damian Wayne
Robin		   Stuart Allan   Non-speaking Stuart Allan   Stuart Allan
Justice League Dark
John Constantine   Matt Ryan  
Black Orchid   TBA  
Jason Blood
Etrigan the Demon		   Ray Chase  
Boston Brand
Deadman		   Nicholas Turturro  
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  
Jonathan Crane
Scarecrow		   Michael Rosenbaum  
Dekan Drache
Felix Faust		   Enrico Colantoni  
Desaad Bruce Thomas  
Waylon Jones
Killer Croc		   Fred Tatasciore  
Lex Luthor   Steve Blum   Steve Blum  
Garfield Lynns
Firefly		   Steve Blum  
Orm
Ocean Master		 Steve Blum   Sam Witwer  
Anton Schott
The Dollmaker		   "Weird Al" Yankovic  
Talon   Non-speaking Jeremy Sisto  
Jervis Tetch
Mad Hatter		   Robin Atkin Downes  
Trigon   Jon Bernthal  
Slade Wilson
Deathstroke		   Thomas Gibson  
Uxas
Darksied		 Steve Blum  
Other Characters
Lois Lane Juliet Landau   Juliet Landau  
James Gordon   Bruce Thomas   Bruce Thomas  
Alfred Pennyworth   David McCallum   David McCallum James Garrett  
Steve Trevor George Newbern   George Newbern  

Reception

Film Rotten Tomatoes
Tomatometer Average Score Audience Score
Justice League: War 50% (6 reviews)[17] 58% 80% (79% liked it)
Son of Batman 70% (10 reviews)[18] 66% 76% (72% liked it)
Justice League Throne of Atlantis 40% (5 reviews)[19] 50% 72% (64% liked it)
Batman vs. Robin 100% (5 reviews)[20] 84% 79% (78% liked it)
Batman: Bad Blood 100% (3 reviews)[21] 75% 70% (65% liked it)
Justice League vs. Teen Titans 67% (3 reviews)[22] 63% 72% (65% 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 Ref.
Justice League: War February 4, 2014 Oliva, JayJay Oliva $5,035,936 [23]
Son of Batman May 6, 2014 Spaulding, EthanEthan Spaulding $6,339,993 [24]
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis January 27, 2015 Spaulding, EthanEthan Spaulding $3,887,660 [25]
Batman vs. Robin April 14, 2015 Oliva, JayJay Oliva $3,717,712 [26]
Batman: Bad Blood February 2, 2016 Oliva, JayJay Oliva $4,134,271 [27]
Justice League vs. Teen Titans March 26, 2016 Sam Liu $3,904,057 [28]
Total: $26,970,291 —
Average: $4,495,048 —

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New DC Animated Shared Universe Will Be Version of 'The New 52′". Screen Rant. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "12 Best DC Animated Movies of All Time". Screen Rant. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "'Batman vs Robin' Filmmakers Spill DC Animated Universe Secrets". Collider.com. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "The World's Finest - Justice League: War". www.worldsfinestonline.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "Justice League: War Kicks Off New DC Animated Universe". Escapist Magazine. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "Watch the first trailer for DC animated movie Son of Batman". Flickering Myth. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Comic-Con: Batman Vs. Robin and Justice League: Gods and Monsters Animated Movies Coming". Movie Web. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  8. ↑ "Batman: The Killing Joke Gets an Animated Adaptation". DC Comics.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  9. ↑ "NYCC: Cast of "Batman: Bad Blood" Reveal First Footage". Comic Book Resources. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Justice League vs. Teen Titans to Premiere at WonderCon". Super Hero Hype. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  11. ↑ Perry, Spencer (November 16, 2016). "Justice League Dark Release Date and Cover Art". comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  12. ↑ McGloin, Matt (September 23, 2016). "JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK COMING TO NYCC 2016". cosmicbooknews.com. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  13. ↑ Whitbrook, James (September 23, 2016). "'First' Look at the Justice League Dark Animated Movie Skips Half the Team, But Has Batman". io9.gizmodo.com. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Justice League Dark: Matt Ryan Returns as Constantine!". Superhero Hype. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  15. ↑ "SDCC: "Justice League Dark" Animated Film Confirmed; "Teen Titans" & More Announced". Comic Book Resources. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "The World's Finest - Justice League: Throne of Atlantis". www.worldsfinestonline.com. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  17. ↑ "Justice League: War". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "Son of Batman". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  19. ↑ "Justice League: Throne of Atlantis". Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  20. ↑ "Batman vs. Robin". Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  21. ↑ "Batman: Bad Blood - Movie Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  22. ↑ "Justice League vs. Teen Titans". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  23. ↑ "Justice League: War". The Numbers. Nash Information Service. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Son of Batman". The Numbers. Nash Information Service. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Justice League: Throne of Atlantis". The Numbers. Nash Information Service. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Batman vs. Robin". The Numbers. Nash Information Service. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Batman Bad: Blood (2016) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Justice League vs Teen Titans (2016) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved September 11, 2016.

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