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299 titles · 219 films · 80 TV series · 2429h 31m

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299Total titles
219Films
80TV series
2429h 31mCatalogue runtime
54h 43mEssential picks

Which watch order?

Start with one continuity. DC's separate worlds do not form one continuous story, and you do not need to finish every adaptation before starting a new one.

A GUIDED ROUTE

Suggested story order

Follow the catalogue's curated sequence within each connected world. Open a title for prerequisites and notes on alternate versions.

  • A clear starting point for each continuity
  • Prequels placed in the suggested sequence
  • TV entries represent whole series, not an episode-by-episode crossover order
ORIGINAL RELEASES

Release order

Watch each continuity in the order its films and series first reached audiences. This preserves the original sequence of introductions.

  • Sorted by film release or series premiere
  • Useful for exploring how a franchise developed
  • Separate continuities remain grouped
A SHORTER SELECTION

Essential picks

Focus on 23 editorial highlights across the catalogue. These are recommendations, not a universal list of required prerequisites.

  • 54h 43m of recorded runtime
  • Combine with either viewing order
  • Check individual guides before skipping a direct predecessor

299 titles shown · Numbering restarts for each continuity.

DC Universe

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1SupermanFilmEssential2h 10m
  2. 2SupergirlFilm1h 48m
  3. 3ClayfaceFilm1h 49m
  4. 4Man of TomorrowFilmTBAUpcoming
  5. 5Creature CommandosTV seriesEssential2h 45m
  6. 6PeacemakerTV series11h 28m
  7. 7LanternsTV series7h 9m

DC Extended Universe

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1Wonder WomanFilmEssential2h 21m
  2. 2Wonder Woman 1984Film2h 31m
  3. 3Man of SteelFilmEssential2h 23m
  4. 4Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeFilmEssential2h 32m
  5. 5Suicide SquadFilm2h 2m
  6. 6Justice LeagueFilm2h
  7. 7Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueFilm4h 2m
  8. 8AquamanFilmEssential2h 23m
  9. 9Shazam!FilmEssential2h 12m
  10. 10Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)Film1h 49m
  11. 11The Suicide SquadFilmEssential2h 12m
  12. 12Black AdamFilm2h 5m
  13. 13Shazam! Fury of the GodsFilm2h 10m
  14. 14The FlashFilm2h 24m
  15. 15Blue BeetleFilm2h 8m
  16. 16Aquaman and the Lost KingdomFilm2h 4m

The Dark Knight Trilogy

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1Batman BeginsFilmEssential2h 20m
  2. 2The Dark KnightFilmEssential2h 32m
  3. 3The Dark Knight RisesFilmEssential2h 45m

The Batman Saga

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1The BatmanFilmEssential2h 57m
  2. 2The PenguinTV seriesEssential7h 47m
  3. 3The Batman: Part IIFilmTBAUpcoming

Classic Batman

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1BatmanFilmEssential2h 6m
  2. 2Batman ReturnsFilmEssential2h 6m
  3. 3Batman ForeverFilm2h 1m
  4. 4Batman & RobinFilm2h 5m

Classic Superman

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1SupermanFilmEssential2h 24m
  2. 2Superman IIFilmEssential2h 7m
  3. 3Superman IIIFilm2h 5m
  4. 4SupergirlFilm2h 4m
  5. 5Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceFilm1h 30m
  6. 6Superman ReturnsFilm2h 34m

Joker

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1JokerFilmEssential2h 2m
  2. 2Joker: Folie à DeuxFilm2h 18m

DC Animated Universe

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1Batman: The Animated SeriesTV series31h 10m
  2. 2Batman: Mask of the PhantasmFilmEssential1h 17m
  3. 3Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZeroFilm1h 7m
  4. 4Superman: The Animated SeriesTV series18h 54m
  5. 5The New Batman AdventuresTV series8h 24m
  6. 6Batman: Mystery of the BatwomanFilm1h 14m
  7. 7Static ShockTV series18h 12m
  8. 8Justice LeagueTV series20h 48m
  9. 9Justice League: Starcrossed - The MovieFilm1h 6m
  10. 10Justice League UnlimitedTV series14h 57m
  11. 11Batman and Harley QuinnFilm1h 14m
  12. 12Justice League vs. the Fatal FiveFilm1h 17m
  13. 13Batman Beyond: The MovieFilm0h 41m
  14. 14Batman BeyondTV series17h 56m
  15. 15Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerFilm1h 17m
  16. 16The Zeta ProjectTV series9h 32m

DC Animated Movie Universe

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1Justice League: The Flashpoint ParadoxFilmEssential1h 21m
  2. 2Justice League: WarFilmEssential1h 19m
  3. 3Son of BatmanFilm1h 14m
  4. 4Justice League: Throne of AtlantisFilm1h 12m
  5. 5Batman vs. RobinFilm1h 20m
  6. 6Batman: Bad BloodFilm1h 14m
  7. 7Justice League vs. Teen TitansFilm1h 18m
  8. 8Justice League DarkFilm1h 16m
  9. 9Teen Titans: The Judas ContractFilm1h 24m
  10. 10Suicide Squad: Hell to PayFilm1h 26m
  11. 11The Death of SupermanFilm1h 21m
  12. 12Reign of the SupermenFilm1h 27m
  13. 13Batman: HushFilm1h 22m
  14. 14Wonder Woman: BloodlinesFilm1h 23m
  15. 15Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarFilm1h 30m
  16. 16DC Showcase - Constantine: The House of MysteryFilm0h 27m

Tomorrowverse

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1Superman: Man of TomorrowFilmEssential1h 27m
  2. 2Justice Society: World War IIFilm1h 24m
  3. 3Batman: The Long Halloween, Part OneFilm1h 25m
  4. 4Batman: The Long Halloween, Part TwoFilm1h 27m
  5. 5Green Lantern: Beware My PowerFilm1h 28m
  6. 6Legion of Super-HeroesFilm1h 24m
  7. 7Justice League: WarworldFilm1h 30m
  8. 8Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part OneFilm1h 33m
  9. 9Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part TwoFilm1h 34m
  10. 10Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part ThreeFilm1h 39m

Arrowverse

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1ArrowTV series119h 10m
  2. 2The FlashTV series128h 15m
  3. 3ConstantineTV series9h 11m
  4. 4SupergirlTV series88h 22m
  5. 5DC's Legends of TomorrowTV series76h 38m
  6. 6Black LightningTV series41h 21m
  7. 7BatwomanTV series36h 3m

Animated Elseworlds

Separate adaptations, listed by release date. No shared viewing order.

  1. 1The Mechanical MonstersFilm0h 10m
  2. 2The Arctic GiantFilm0h 9m
  3. 3The Magnetic TelescopeFilm0h 8m
  4. 4Electric EarthquakeFilm0h 9m
  5. 5Terror on the MidwayFilm0h 8m
  6. 6JapoteursFilm0h 9m
  7. 7ShowdownFilm0h 8m
  8. 8Eleventh HourFilm0h 8m
  9. 9Destruction, Inc.Film0h 9m
  10. 10The Mummy StrikesFilm0h 8m
  11. 11The Underground WorldFilm0h 8m
  12. 12Secret AgentFilm0h 8m
  13. 13The New Adventures of SupermanTV series7h 56m
  14. 14The Adventures of SuperboyTV series3h 24m
  15. 15The Superman/Aquaman Hour of AdventureTV series1h 48m
  16. 16The Adventures of BatmanTV series5h 38m
  17. 17Super FriendsTV series99h 57m
  18. 18The New Adventures of BatmanTV series8h
  19. 19The All-New Super Friends HourTV series60h
  20. 20Challenge of the Super FriendsTV series8h
  21. 21The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure ShowTV series17h 30m
  22. 22The World's Greatest Super FriendsTV series8h
  23. 23The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!TV series12h 40m
  24. 24Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers ShowTV series3h 49m
  25. 25The Super Powers Team: Galactic GuardiansTV series5h
  26. 26SupermanTV series5h 12m
  27. 27Swamp ThingTV series1h 51m
  28. 28Teen TitansTV series24h 55m
  29. 29The BatmanTV series23h 50m
  30. 30Krypto the SuperdogTV series14h 18m
  31. 31The Batman vs. DraculaFilm1h 23m
  32. 32Superman: Brainiac AttacksFilm1h 17m
  33. 33Teen Titans: Trouble in TokyoFilm1h 15m
  34. 34Legion of Super HeroesTV series9h 6m
  35. 35Superman: DoomsdayFilm1h 15m
  36. 36Justice League: The New FrontierFilm1h 15m
  37. 37Batman: Gotham KnightFilm1h 16m
  38. 38Batman: The Brave and the BoldTV series23h 46m
  39. 39Wonder WomanFilm1h 14m
  40. 40Green Lantern: First FlightFilm1h 15m
  41. 41Superman/Batman: Public EnemiesFilm1h 7m
  42. 42Justice League: Crisis on Two EarthsFilm1h 15m
  43. 43DC Showcase: The SpectreFilm0h 12m
  44. 44Batman: Under the Red HoodFilmEssential1h 15m
  45. 45DC Super Friends: The Joker's PlayhouseFilm0h 17m
  46. 46Superman/Batman: ApocalypseFilm1h 19m
  47. 47DC Showcase: Green ArrowFilm0h 11m
  48. 48Young JusticeTV series37h 46m
  49. 49All Star SupermanFilm1h 16m
  50. 50Green Lantern: Emerald KnightsFilm1h 24m
  51. 51Batman: Year OneFilm1h 4m
  52. 52Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesTV series8h 41m
  53. 53Justice League: DoomFilm1h 17m
  54. 54Superman vs. The EliteFilm1h 16m
  55. 55Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1Film1h 16m
  56. 56Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2Film1h 18m
  57. 57Superman: UnboundFilm1h 15m
  58. 58Beware the BatmanTV series9h 32m
  59. 59Batman: Assault on ArkhamFilm1h 16m
  60. 60Justice League: Gods and MonstersFilm1h 16m
  61. 61Batman: The Killing JokeFilm1h 17m
  62. 62Batman: Return of the Caped CrusadersFilm1h 18m
  63. 63Justice League ActionTV series9h 32m
  64. 64The Lego Batman MovieFilm1h 44m
  65. 65Batman vs. Two-FaceFilm1h 12m
  66. 66Batman: Gotham by GaslightFilm1h 18m
  67. 67Batman NinjaFilm1h 25m
  68. 68Teen Titans Go! To the MoviesFilm1h 24m
  69. 69DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet JusticeFilm0h 44m
  70. 70Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesFilm1h 27m
  71. 71Harley QuinnTV series22h 11m
  72. 72Superman: Red SonFilm1h 24m
  73. 73LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and MonstersFilm1h 21m
  74. 74Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The MovieFilm1h 27m
  75. 75Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!Film1h 20m
  76. 76Batman: Soul of the DragonFilm1h 23m
  77. 77InjusticeFilm1h 18m
  78. 78Aquaman: King of AtlantisTV series2h 15m
  79. 79Catwoman: HuntedFilm1h 18m
  80. 80Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the MultiverseFilm1h 19m
  81. 81DC League of Super-PetsFilm1h 45m
  82. 82Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super SonsFilm1h 20m
  83. 83Batman: The Doom That Came to GothamFilm1h 26m
  84. 84Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part OneFilm1h 20m
  85. 85My Adventures with SupermanTV series11h 29m
  86. 86Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!Film1h 19m
  87. 87Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part TwoFilm1h 15m
  88. 88Merry Little BatmanFilm1h 37m
  89. 89Batman: Caped CrusaderTV series8h 47m
  90. 90Watchmen: Chapter IFilm1h 24m
  91. 91Watchmen: Chapter IIFilm1h 29m
  92. 92Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza LeagueFilm1h 30m
  93. 93Aztec Batman: Clash of EmpiresFilm1h 30m
  94. 94Batman: Knightfall Part 1: KnightfallFilm1h 19m
  95. 95Batman: Knightfall Part 2: KnightquestFilm1h 16mUpcoming

Live-action Elseworlds

Separate adaptations, listed by release date. No shared viewing order.

  1. 1Adventures of Captain MarvelFilm3h 36m
  2. 2BatmanFilm4h 20m
  3. 3SupermanFilm4h 4m
  4. 4Congo BillFilm4h 30m
  5. 5Batman and RobinFilm4h 23m
  6. 6Atom Man vs. SupermanFilm4h 12m
  7. 7Superman and the Mole MenFilm0h 58m
  8. 8Adventures of SupermanTV series41h 34m
  9. 9Stamp Day for SupermanFilm0h 18m
  10. 10BatmanTV series50h
  11. 11BatmanFilm1h 45m
  12. 12Shazam!TV series14h
  13. 13Wonder WomanTV series50h 53m
  14. 14Up the AcademyFilm1h 27m
  15. 15Swamp ThingFilm1h 31m
  16. 16SuperboyTV series36h 39m
  17. 17The Return of Swamp ThingFilm1h 24m
  18. 18Swamp ThingTV series36h
  19. 19The FlashTV series17h 58m
  20. 20The FlashFilm1h 34m
  21. 21The Flash II: Revenge of the TricksterFilm1h 28m
  22. 22Human TargetTV series7h
  23. 23Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV series67h 30m
  24. 24SteelFilm1h 37m
  25. 25Justice League of AmericaFilm1h 26m
  26. 26SmallvilleTV series152h 55m
  27. 27Road to PerditionFilm1h 57m
  28. 28Birds of PreyTV series9h 8m
  29. 29The League of Extraordinary GentlemenFilm1h 50m
  30. 30CatwomanFilm1h 44m
  31. 31ConstantineFilm2h 1m
  32. 32A History of ViolenceFilm1h 36m
  33. 33V for VendettaFilm2h 12m
  34. 34StardustFilm2h 7m
  35. 35WatchmenFilm2h 43m
  36. 36Human TargetTV series17h 6m
  37. 37The LosersFilm1h 37m
  38. 38Jonah HexFilm1h 21m
  39. 39REDFilm1h 51m
  40. 40Green LanternFilm1h 54m
  41. 41RED 2Film1h 56m
  42. 42GothamTV series72h 55m
  43. 43iZombieTV series49h 47m
  44. 44LuciferTV series71h 55m
  45. 45PreacherTV series32h 6m
  46. 46PowerlessTV series3h 18m
  47. 47KryptonTV series14h 11m
  48. 48TitansTV series38h 28m
  49. 49Doom PatrolTV series39h 26m
  50. 50Swamp ThingTV series8h 20m
  51. 51Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's ButlerTV series25h 1m
  52. 52The KitchenFilm1h 43m
  53. 53WatchmenTV series8h 50m
  54. 54DC's StargirlTV series27h 43m
  55. 55Superman & LoisTV series38h 20m
  56. 56Sweet ToothTV series19h 34m
  57. 57Y: The Last ManTV series8h 30m
  58. 58NaomiTV series9h 7m
  59. 59DMZTV series3h 42m
  60. 60The SandmanTV series20h 9m
  61. 61Gotham KnightsTV series9h 15m
  62. 62BodiesTV series7h 35m
  63. 63Dead Boy DetectivesTV series7h 14m

DC · continuity unassigned

Separate adaptations, listed by release date. No shared viewing order.

  1. 1Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black AdamFilm0h 25m
  2. 2Robot Chicken: DC Comics SpecialFilm0h 22m
  3. 3Shade: The Changing ManFilm0h 2m
  4. 4LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes UniteFilm1h 11m
  5. 5The Riddler: Riddle Me ThisFilm0h 1m
  6. 6Superman 75Film0h 2m
  7. 7JLA Adventures: Trapped in TimeFilm0h 52m
  8. 8Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in ParadiseFilm0h 22m
  9. 9LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman Be-LeagueredFilm0h 22m
  10. 10LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro LeagueFilm0h 48m
  11. 11LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!Film1h 17m
  12. 12The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical FriendshipFilm0h 23m
  13. 13LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Cosmic ClashFilm1h 18m
  14. 14DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero HighFilm0h 44m
  15. 15LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Gotham City BreakoutFilm1h 18m
  16. 16DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the YearFilm1h 12m
  17. 17LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Galactic WonderFilm0h 22m
  18. 18Vixen: The MovieFilm1h 15m
  19. 19DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic GamesFilm1h 16m
  20. 20Batman Is Just Not That Into YouFilm0h 2m
  21. 21Dark HoserFilm0h 2m
  22. 22Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?Film0h 1m
  23. 23Cooking with AlfredFilm0h 2m
  24. 24LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain DrainFilm1h 15m
  25. 25Etta's MissionFilm0h 3m
  26. 26DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle TalonFilm1h 45m
  27. 27ScalpedFilmTBA
  28. 28Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldFilm1h 16m
  29. 29LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The FlashFilm1h 18m
  30. 30LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain HighFilm1h 18m
  31. 31DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of AtlantisFilm1h 15m
  32. 32The Late BatsbyFilm0h 4m
  33. 33Freedom Fighters: The RayFilm1h 13m
  34. 34Constantine: City of Demons - The MovieFilm1h 30m
  35. 35LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of AtlantisFilm1h 17m
  36. 36DC Showcase: Sgt. RockFilm0h 14m
  37. 37LEGO DC Batman: Family MattersFilm1h 12m
  38. 38Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen TitansFilm1h 17m
  39. 39Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus ScuffleFilm0h 6m
  40. 40Krypto Saves the Day!: Halloween HavocFilm0h 6m
  41. 41Krypto Saves the Day!: Package PandemoniumFilm0h 6m
  42. 42Krypto Saves the Day!: Coastal CatastropheFilm0h 6m
  43. 43Krypto Saves the Day!: Space BustedFilm0h 5m
  44. 44Krypto Saves the Day!: Robo-PalFilm0h 5m
  45. 45Dynamic DuoFilmTBAUpcoming
  46. 46Untitled Static Shock FeatureFilmTBAUpcoming
  47. 47Sgt. RockFilmTBAUpcoming
  48. 48Untitled Wonder Woman FilmFilmTBAUpcoming
  49. 49Savage HuntersFilmTBAUpcoming
  50. 50The Brave and the BoldFilmTBAUpcoming

Batman Unlimited

Suggested sequence within this continuity; alternate versions and TV crossovers may need additional context.

  1. 1Batman Unlimited: Animal InstinctsFilm1h 18m

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to watch every DC film and series?

No. Pick a continuity or a character that interests you. Earlier adaptations from other worlds are not automatic prerequisites.

What should I watch first?

Choose a continuity below and start with its first listed title. For a particular film or show, its title guide explains the direct prerequisites and any optional background.

Are essential picks mandatory?

Essential is an editorial recommendation. It does not mean that every other title can be skipped without affecting every possible sequel.

Why are there multiple numbered lists?

Each continuity has its own sequence. Numbering restarts to avoid suggesting that unrelated DC worlds share one chronology.

Does this include future releases?

Yes. Upcoming titles are labelled, and their dates and placement may change. Runtime totals use available catalogue values; unknown runtimes are omitted and series estimates may be included.

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