TV SERIES · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Smallville
A separate adaptation of Green Arrow; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Arrow’s story continuity.
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OUT NOWPremiered 10 October 2012
What to watch before Arrow
2 titles · 154h 10m to catch up
2Titles
154h 10mRuntime
23wWeeks at 7h/week
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These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for Arrow.
ANIMATED FILM · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
A separate adaptation of Black Canary; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Arrow’s story continuity.
THEN WATCH
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Available since 10 October 2012. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch everything before Arrow?
No. This 2 titles route collects useful context, but the labels explain which connections are direct and which are broader background. You can shorten it to suit your familiarity with this continuity.
How long does it take to catch up before Arrow?
The complete route currently takes 154h 10m, or about 22.1 weeks at seven hours per week. Change the weekly figure above for an estimate based on your own pace.
What order should I watch these titles in?
The route follows the catalogue’s suggested story sequence. Direct predecessors come first, followed by earlier continuity context and clearly separated background from other adaptations.
Will this guide change after the release?
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