ANIMATED FILM · STORY PREREQUISITE
The Death of Superman
The Death of Superman is recorded as a direct predecessor to Reign of the Supermen in DC Animated Movie Universe, establishing the version of this world carried into the later title.
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OUT NOWReleased 13 January 2019
What to watch before Reign of the Supermen
11 titles · 14h 25m to catch up
11Titles
14h 25mRuntime
3wWeeks at 7h/week
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Story route 1 title · 1h 21m
These are the earlier stories in the confirmed or strongly indicated narrative chain leading to Reign of the Supermen.
More continuity context10 titles · 13h 4m
Helpful earlier stories from the same screen world that are not currently marked as direct prerequisites.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
Features Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman and The Flash and Green Lantern and Cyborg and Lex Luthor and Lois Lane earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Justice League: War
Features Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman and The Flash and Green Lantern and Cyborg earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Son of Batman
Features Batman earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Features Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman and The Flash and Green Lantern and Cyborg and Lex Luthor and Lois Lane earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Batman vs. Robin
Features Batman earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Batman: Bad Blood
Features Batman earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Justice League vs. Teen Titans
Features Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman and The Flash and Cyborg and Lex Luthor earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Justice League Dark
Features Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman and Green Lantern earlier in DC Animated Movie Universe, providing character context before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Animated Movie Universe and the state of that world before Reign of the Supermen.
ANIMATED FILM · RECOMMENDED
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Shows an earlier chapter of DC Animated Movie Universe and the state of that world before Reign of the Supermen.
THEN WATCH
Explore Reign of the Supermen →Reign of the Supermen
Available since 13 January 2019. 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 Reign of the Supermen?
No. This 11 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 Reign of the Supermen?
The complete route currently takes 14h 25m, or about 2.1 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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