DC Animated Movie Universe
DC Animated Movie Universe | |
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Production companies | |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Release date | 2014–present |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
DC Animated Movie Universe is a term used for 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 DC Universe Animated Original Movies but doesn't share continuity with ofilms outside of the DC Animated Movie Universe.[3]
Released Films
Justice League: War
War was released on February 4, 2014. The film is based on Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's "Origin" storyline. 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.[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 Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg and Shazam. A stand-alone sequel, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, was released in January 2015. A mid credits scene at the end of the movie alludes to Justice league: Throne of Atlantis.
Son of Batman
The film was released on 22 April 2014. It is an adaptation of Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert's 2006 Batman and Son storyline.[6] It follows Batman and his son Damian Wayne who bebcomes the new Robin. Deathstroke is the antagonist of the film.
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
The film 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 Justice League. The film was released digitally on January 13, 2015, and physically on January 27, 2015.
Batman vs. Robin
The film was released for downloading on April 7, 2015 and was released on Blu-ray and DVD formats on April 14, 2015. The film featres the Court of Owls as the villains.[7]
Batman: Bad Blood
The film was released digitally on January 20, 2016 and on physical media on February 2, 2016. It features a original story not adapted from comics. It introduces characters of Batwoman and Batwing to the universe.[8][9]
Justice League vs. Teen Titans
It premiered at WonderCon, March 25–27, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It introduces Teen Titans to the series.[10]
Upcoming Films
Justice League: Dark
An adaptation of Justice League Dark where the titular group will unite to deal with magical threats that the Justice League wouldn't often handle. The Justice League will also have new members with them.[11]
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
It will be based on comic book The Judas Contract. It will be released in spring 2017.[12]
Cast
Character | Released films | Upcoming films | ||||||||
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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: Judas Contract (2017) | |||
Justice League | ||||||||||
Bruce Wayne Batman |
Jason O'Mara | |||||||||
Clark Kent Superman |
Alan Tudyk | Jerry O'Connell | Jerry O'Connell | |||||||
Diana of Themyscira Wonder Woman |
Michelle Monaghan | Rosario Dawson | Rosario Dawson | |||||||
Barry Allen Flash |
Christopher Gorham | Christopher Gorham | Christopher Gorham | |||||||
Victor Stone Cyborg |
Shemar Moore | Shemar Moore | Shemar Moore | |||||||
Billy Batson Shazam |
Zach Callison (as Billy Batson) Sean Astin (as Shazam) |
Zach Callison (as Billy Batson) Sean Astin (as Shazam) |
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Hal Jordan Green Lantern |
Justin Kirk | Nathan Fillion | ||||||||
Arthur Curry Aquaman |
Matt Lanter | |||||||||
Teen Titans | ||||||||||
Damian Wayne Robin |
Stuart Allan | Non-speaking Cameo | Stuart Allan | TBA | ||||||
Gick Grayson Nightwing |
Sean Maher | Non-speaking Cameo | Sean Maher | |||||||
Koriand'r Starfire |
Kari WahlGren | TBA | ||||||||
Raven | Taissa Farmiga | TBA | ||||||||
Garfield Logan Beast Boy |
Brandon Soo Hoo | TBA | ||||||||
Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle |
Jake T. Austin | TBA | ||||||||
Supervillains | ||||||||||
Darkseid | Michael Ironside | |||||||||
Orm Ocean Master |
Steve Blum | Sam Witwer | ||||||||
Talia al Ghul | Morana Baccarin | Morana Baccarin | ||||||||
Ra's al Ghul | Giancarlo Esposito | Terrence C. Carson | ||||||||
Slade Wilson Deathstroke |
Thomas Gibson | |||||||||
Joker | Dee Bradley Baker (cameo) | |||||||||
Waylon Jones Killer Croc |
Fred Tarasciore | |||||||||
Talon | Non-speaking Cameo | Jeremy Sisto | ||||||||
Lex Luthor | Steve Blum | Steve Blum | ||||||||
Black Manta | Harry Lennix | |||||||||
Anton Schott The Dollmaker |
"Weird Al" Yankovic |
References
- ^ "New DC Animated Shared Universe Will Be Version of 'The New 52′". Screen Rant. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "12 Best DC Animated Movies of All Time". Screen Rant. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "'Batman vs Robin' Filmmakers Spill DC Animated Universe Secrets". Collider.com. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "The World's Finest - Justice League: War". www.worldsfinestonline.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Justice League: War Kicks Off New DC Animated Universe". Escapist Magazine. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Watch the first trailer for DC animated movie Son of Batman". Flickering Myth. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Comic-Con: Batman Vs. Robin and Justice League: Gods and Monsters Animated Movies Coming". Movie Web. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Batman: The Killing Joke Gets an Animated Adaptation". DC Comics.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "NYCC: Cast of "Batman: Bad Blood" Reveal First Footage". Comic Book Resources. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Justice League vs. Teen Titans to Premiere at WonderCon". Super Hero Hype. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Justice League Dark: Matt Ryan Returns as Constantine!". Superhero Hype. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "SDCC: "Justice League Dark" Animated Film Confirmed; "Teen Titans" & More Announced". Comic Book Resources. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.