Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

The end is near.

RELEASED 28 Sept 20101h 19m★ 7.2 TMDB

Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with superhuman powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.

Why it matters in DC

A young woman connected to Superman draws both Batman and Darkseid into a conflict over her place in the world. The film expands the Superman/Batman pairing toward the Superman family and Apokolips, shifting attention from their partnership to the responsibilities it creates for others.

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Wonder WomanOptional background1h 14m★ 7.2
Superman/Batman: Public EnemiesOptional background1h 7m★ 7.1
Justice League: Crisis on Two EarthsOptional background1h 15m★ 7.3
Batman: Under the Red HoodOptional background1h 15m★ 7.8

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is title 9 of 40 in our Animated Elseworlds viewing sequence. Apocalypse is the second Superman/Batman feature in this catalogue pairing, following Public Enemies as a useful starting point for the central partnership. Its focus shifts toward Superman's family and Darkseid. It is separate from the later connected animated movie universe and should not be placed inside that universe's Superman sequel chain.

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