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OUT NOWReleased 30 July 2013

What to watch before Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

4 titles · 13h 7m to catch up

4Titles
13h 7mRuntime
2wWeeks at 7h/week

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Recommended route 4 titles · 13h 7m

These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.

01LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite poster
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LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite

A separate adaptation of Batman and The Flash and Superman and Lex Luthor and Cyborg; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox’s story continuity.

1h 11m★ 6.5
02Man of Steel poster
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Man of Steel

A separate adaptation of Superman and Lois Lane; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox’s story continuity.

2h 23m★ 6.7
03The Riddler: Riddle Me This poster
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The Riddler: Riddle Me This

A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox’s story continuity.

0h 1m★ 7.4
04Beware the Batman poster
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Beware the Batman

A separate adaptation of Batman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox’s story continuity.

9h 32m★ 7.3
THEN WATCH

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

Available since 30 July 2013. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to watch everything before Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox?

No. This 4 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 Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox?

The complete route currently takes 13h 7m, or about 1.9 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?

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Will this guide change after the release?

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