FILM · STORY PREREQUISITE
Man of Steel
Man of Steel is recorded as a direct predecessor to Zack Snyder's Justice League in DC Extended Universe, establishing the version of this world carried into the later title.
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OUT NOWReleased 18 March 2021
What to watch before Zack Snyder's Justice League
9 titles · 20h 13m to catch up
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Story route 3 titles · 7h 15m
These are the earlier stories in the confirmed or strongly indicated narrative chain leading to Zack Snyder's Justice League.
FILM · STORY PREREQUISITE
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is recorded as a direct predecessor to Zack Snyder's Justice League in DC Extended Universe, establishing the version of this world carried into the later title.
FILM · STORY PREREQUISITE
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is recorded as a direct predecessor to Zack Snyder's Justice League in DC Extended Universe, establishing the version of this world carried into the later title.
More continuity context6 titles · 12h 58m
Helpful earlier stories from the same screen world that are not currently marked as direct prerequisites.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Suicide Squad
Features The Flash and The Joker and Batman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Zack Snyder's Justice League.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Justice League
Features Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman and The Flash and Aquaman and Cyborg and Lois Lane and Steppenwolf and James Gordon and Alfred Pennyworth and Hippolyta and Mera and Lex Luthor and Deathstroke and Ares earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Zack Snyder's Justice League.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Aquaman
Features Aquaman and Mera and Nuidis Vulko earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Zack Snyder's Justice League.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Shazam!
Features Superman earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Zack Snyder's Justice League.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Features The Joker earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Zack Snyder's Justice League.
FILM · RECOMMENDED
Wonder Woman 1984
Features Wonder Woman and Hippolyta earlier in DC Extended Universe, providing character context before Zack Snyder's Justice League.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch everything before Zack Snyder's Justice League?
No. This 9 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 Zack Snyder's Justice League?
The complete route currently takes 20h 13m, or about 2.9 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?
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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