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324 titles · 212 films · 112 TV series · 2655h 52m

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324Total titles
212Films
112TV series
2655h 52mCatalogue runtime
54h 41mEssential 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 41m of recorded runtime
  • Combine with either viewing order
  • Check individual guides before skipping a direct predecessor

324 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 9m
  2. 2SupergirlFilm1h 48m
  3. 3ClayfaceFilm1h 48m
  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 31m
  5. 5Suicide SquadFilm2h 3m
  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. 6Gotham GirlsTV series1h 2m
  7. 7Batman: Mystery of the BatwomanFilm1h 14m
  8. 8Chase MeFilm0h 6m
  9. 9Static ShockTV series18h 12m
  10. 10Justice LeagueTV series20h 48m
  11. 11Justice League UnlimitedTV series14h 57m
  12. 12Batman and Harley QuinnFilm1h 14m
  13. 13Justice League vs. the Fatal FiveFilm1h 17m
  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. 5Nightwing and RobinFilm0h 1m
  6. 6Batman vs. RobinFilm1h 20m
  7. 7Batman: Bad BloodFilm1h 14m
  8. 8Justice League vs. Teen TitansFilm1h 18m
  9. 9Justice League DarkFilm1h 16m
  10. 10Teen Titans: The Judas ContractFilm1h 24m
  11. 11Suicide Squad: Hell to PayFilm1h 26m
  12. 12The Death of SupermanFilm1h 21m
  13. 13Reign of the SupermenFilm1h 27m
  14. 14Batman: HushFilm1h 22m
  15. 15Wonder Woman: BloodlinesFilm1h 23m
  16. 16Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarFilm1h 30m
  17. 17DC Showcase - Constantine: The House of MysteryFilm0h 27m
  18. 18Constantine: City of Demons - The MovieFilm1h 30m

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 26m
  4. 4DC Showcase: The LosersFilm0h 16m
  5. 5Batman: The Long Halloween, Part TwoFilm1h 28m
  6. 6DC Showcase: Adam StrangeFilm0h 16m
  7. 7Green Lantern: Beware My PowerFilm1h 28m
  8. 8Legion of Super-HeroesFilm1h 24m
  9. 9Justice League: WarworldFilm1h 30m
  10. 10Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part OneFilm1h 33m
  11. 11Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part TwoFilm1h 34m
  12. 12Justice 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. 4VixenTV series1h 4m
  5. 5SupergirlTV series88h 22m
  6. 6DC's Legends of TomorrowTV series76h 38m
  7. 7Black LightningTV series41h 21m
  8. 8BatwomanTV series36h 3m
  9. 9Freedom Fighters: The RayTV series1h 12m
  10. 10Vixen: The MovieFilm1h 15m

Animated Elseworlds

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

  1. 1Superman: The 1941–1943 Theatrical ShortsTV series2h 25m
  2. 2The New Adventures of SupermanTV series7h 56m
  3. 3The Adventures of SuperboyTV series3h 24m
  4. 4The Superman/Aquaman Hour of AdventureTV series1h 48m
  5. 5The Adventures of BatmanTV series5h 38m
  6. 6Super FriendsTV series99h 57m
  7. 7The New Adventures of BatmanTV series8h
  8. 8The All-New Super Friends HourTV series60h
  9. 9Challenge of the Super FriendsTV series8h
  10. 10The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure ShowTV series17h 30m
  11. 11The World's Greatest Super FriendsTV series8h
  12. 12The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!TV series12h 40m
  13. 13Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers ShowTV series3h 49m
  14. 14The Super Powers Team: Galactic GuardiansTV series5h
  15. 15SupermanTV series5h 12m
  16. 16Swamp ThingTV series1h 51m
  17. 17WildC.A.T.S: Covert Action TeamsTV series6h 30m
  18. 18LoboTV series0h 42m
  19. 19The Aquaman & Friends Action HourTV series0h 7m
  20. 20Teen TitansTV series24h 55m
  21. 21The BatmanTV series23h 50m
  22. 22Krypto the SuperdogTV series14h 18m
  23. 23The Batman vs. DraculaFilm1h 23m
  24. 24Superman: Brainiac AttacksFilm1h 17m
  25. 25Teen Titans: Trouble in TokyoFilm1h 15m
  26. 26Legion of Super HeroesTV series9h 6m
  27. 27Superman: DoomsdayFilm1h 15m
  28. 28Justice League: The New FrontierFilm1h 15m
  29. 29Batman: Gotham KnightFilm1h 16m
  30. 30Watchmen: Motion ComicTV series5h
  31. 31Batman: The Brave and the BoldTV series23h 46m
  32. 32Batman: Black and White Motion ComicsTV series1h 31m
  33. 33Wonder WomanFilm1h 14m
  34. 34Tales of the Black FreighterFilm0h 26m
  35. 35Batgirl: Year OneTV series15h
  36. 36Superman: Red SonTV series1h 12m
  37. 37Green Lantern: First FlightFilm1h 15m
  38. 38Superman/Batman: Public EnemiesFilm1h 7m
  39. 39Justice League: Crisis on Two EarthsFilm1h 15m
  40. 40DC Showcase: The SpectreFilm0h 12m
  41. 41Jonah Hex Motion ComicsTV series1h 10m
  42. 42Batman: Under the Red HoodFilmEssential1h 15m
  43. 43DC Showcase: Jonah HexFilm0h 12m
  44. 44DC Super Friends: The Joker's PlayhouseFilm0h 17m
  45. 45MADTV series19h 4m
  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. 52DC Showcase: CatwomanFilm0h 15m
  53. 53Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesTV series8h 41m
  54. 54DC Nation ShortsTV series2h 8m
  55. 55Justice League: DoomFilm1h 17m
  56. 56Superman vs. The EliteFilm1h 16m
  57. 57Robot Chicken DC Comics SpecialsTV series1h 7m
  58. 58Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1Film1h 16m
  59. 59Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2Film1h 18m
  60. 60Superman: UnboundFilm1h 15m
  61. 61Teen Titans Go!TV series86h 25m
  62. 62Beware the BatmanTV series9h 32m
  63. 63Batman: Assault on ArkhamFilm1h 16m
  64. 64DC Super FriendsTV series1h 35m
  65. 65Justice League: Gods and Monsters ChroniclesTV series0h 18m
  66. 66Justice League: Gods and MonstersFilm1h 16m
  67. 67DC Super Hero GirlsTV series6h 19m
  68. 68Batman: The Killing JokeFilm1h 17m
  69. 69Batman: Return of the Caped CrusadersFilm1h 18m
  70. 70Justice League ActionTV series9h 32m
  71. 71The Lego Batman MovieFilm1h 44m
  72. 72DC Super Hero Girls LEGO shortsTV series4h 52m
  73. 73Batman vs. Two-FaceFilm1h 12m
  74. 74Batman: Gotham by GaslightFilm1h 18m
  75. 75Batman NinjaFilm1h 25m
  76. 76Teen Titans Go! To the MoviesFilm1h 24m
  77. 77Emmet's Holiday Party: A LEGO Movie ShortFilm0h 3m
  78. 78DC Super Hero Girls: Super ShortsTV series4h 19m
  79. 79DC Super Hero GirlsTV series14h 22m
  80. 80Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesFilm1h 27m
  81. 81Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen TitansFilm1h 17m
  82. 82DC Showcase: DeathFilm0h 19m
  83. 83Harley QuinnTV series22h 11m
  84. 84Superman: Red SonFilm1h 24m
  85. 85DC Showcase: The Phantom StrangerFilm0h 15m
  86. 86LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and MonstersFilm1h 21m
  87. 87Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The MovieFilm1h 27m
  88. 88Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!Film1h 20m
  89. 89DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the FamilyFilm0h 31m
  90. 90Batman: Soul of the DragonFilm1h 23m
  91. 91Teen Titans Go! See Space JamFilm1h 20m
  92. 92DC Showcase: Blue BeetleFilm0h 15m
  93. 93InjusticeFilm1h 18m
  94. 94Aquaman: King of AtlantisTV series2h 15m
  95. 95Catwoman: HuntedFilm1h 18m
  96. 96Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the MultiverseFilm1h 19m
  97. 97DC League of Super-PetsFilm1h 45m
  98. 98Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super SonsFilm1h 20m
  99. 99Batman: The Doom That Came to GothamFilm1h 26m
  100. 100Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part OneFilm1h 20m
  101. 101My Adventures with SupermanTV series11h 29m
  102. 102Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!Film1h 19m
  103. 103Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part TwoFilm1h 15m
  104. 104Merry Little BatmanFilm1h 37m
  105. 105Suicide Squad IsekaiTV series4h 1m
  106. 106Kite Man: Hell Yeah!TV series3h 53m
  107. 107Batman: Caped CrusaderTV series8h 47m
  108. 108Watchmen: Chapter IFilm1h 24m
  109. 109Beast Boy: Lone WolfTV series0h 38m
  110. 110Watchmen: Chapter IIFilm1h 29m
  111. 111Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza LeagueFilm1h 30m
  112. 112Krypto Saves the Day!TV series0h 37m
  113. 113Aztec Batman: Clash of EmpiresFilm1h 30m
  114. 114BAT-FAMTV series4h 13m
  115. 115Batman: Knightfall Part 1: KnightfallFilm1h 19m
  116. 116GET JIROTV series3h 2m
  117. 117Batman: Knightfall Part 2: KnightquestFilm1h 16mUpcoming
  118. 118The Mad Magazine TV SpecialFilm0h 22mUpcoming

Live-action Elseworlds

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

  1. 1Adventures of Captain MarvelFilm3h 36m
  2. 2Spy SmasherFilm3h 35m
  3. 3BatmanFilm4h 20m
  4. 4Hop Harrigan: America's Ace of the AirwaysFilm4h 30m
  5. 5The Vigilante: Fighting Hero of the WestFilm4h 45m
  6. 6SupermanFilm4h 4m
  7. 7Congo BillFilm4h 30m
  8. 8Batman and RobinFilm4h 23m
  9. 9Atom Man vs. SupermanFilm4h 12m
  10. 10Superman and the Mole MenFilm0h 58m
  11. 11Adventures of SupermanTV series41h 34m
  12. 12Stamp Day for SupermanFilm0h 18m
  13. 13BatmanTV series50h
  14. 14BatmanFilm1h 45m
  15. 15Wonder Woman: Who's Afraid of Diana Prince?Film0h 5m
  16. 16Wonder WomanFilm1h 15m
  17. 17Shazam!TV series14h
  18. 18It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!Film1h 32m
  19. 19IsisTV series11h
  20. 20Wonder WomanTV series50h 53m
  21. 21Legends of the SuperheroesTV series1h 40m
  22. 22Up the AcademyFilm1h 27m
  23. 23Swamp ThingFilm1h 31m
  24. 24Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of SteelFilm0h 49m
  25. 25SuperboyTV series36h 39m
  26. 26The Return of Swamp ThingFilm1h 24m
  27. 27Swamp ThingTV series36h
  28. 28The FlashTV series17h 58m
  29. 29Human TargetTV series7h
  30. 30Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV series67h 30m
  31. 31SteelFilm1h 37m
  32. 32Justice League of AmericaFilm1h 26m
  33. 33SmallvilleTV series152h 55m
  34. 34Road to PerditionFilm1h 57m
  35. 35Birds of PreyTV series9h 8m
  36. 36Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and BurtFilm1h 30m
  37. 37The League of Extraordinary GentlemenFilm1h 50m
  38. 38CatwomanFilm1h 44m
  39. 39ConstantineFilm2h 1m
  40. 40A History of ViolenceFilm1h 36m
  41. 41V for VendettaFilm2h 12m
  42. 42AquamanTV series0h 42m
  43. 43StardustFilm2h 7m
  44. 44WatchmenFilm2h 43m
  45. 45Human TargetTV series17h 6m
  46. 46The LosersFilm1h 37m
  47. 47Jonah HexFilm1h 21m
  48. 48REDFilm1h 51m
  49. 49Green LanternFilm1h 54m
  50. 50RED 2Film1h 56m
  51. 51GothamTV series72h 55m
  52. 52iZombieTV series49h 47m
  53. 53LuciferTV series71h 55m
  54. 54PreacherTV series32h 6m
  55. 55PowerlessTV series3h 18m
  56. 56KryptonTV series14h 11m
  57. 57TitansTV series38h 28m
  58. 58Doom PatrolTV series39h 26m
  59. 59Swamp ThingTV series8h 20m
  60. 60Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's ButlerTV series25h 1m
  61. 61The KitchenFilm1h 43m
  62. 62WatchmenTV series8h 50m
  63. 63DC's StargirlTV series27h 43m
  64. 64Superman & LoisTV series38h 20m
  65. 65Sweet ToothTV series19h 34m
  66. 66Y: The Last ManTV series8h 30m
  67. 67NaomiTV series9h 7m
  68. 68DMZTV series3h 42m
  69. 69The SandmanTV series20h 9m
  70. 70Gotham KnightsTV series9h 15m
  71. 71BodiesTV series7h 35m
  72. 72Dead Boy DetectivesTV series7h 14m
  73. 73Global FrequencyFilm0h 45mUpcoming

Batman Unlimited

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

  1. 1Batman Unlimited: Animal InstinctsFilm1h 18m
  2. 2Batman Unlimited: Monster MayhemFilm1h 12m
  3. 3Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. MutantsFilm1h 12m

DC · continuity unassigned

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

  1. 1Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black AdamFilm0h 25m
  2. 2LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes UniteFilm1h 11m
  3. 3JLA Adventures: Trapped in TimeFilm0h 52m
  4. 4LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman Be-LeagueredFilm0h 22m
  5. 5LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro LeagueFilm0h 48m
  6. 6LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!Film1h 17m
  7. 7LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Cosmic ClashFilm1h 18m
  8. 8LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Gotham City BreakoutFilm1h 18m
  9. 9DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the YearFilm1h 12m
  10. 10DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic GamesFilm1h 16m
  11. 11Batman Is Just Not That Into YouFilm0h 2m
  12. 12Dark HoserFilm0h 2m
  13. 13Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?Film0h 1m
  14. 14Cooking with AlfredFilm0h 2m
  15. 15LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain DrainFilm1h 15m
  16. 16Etta's MissionFilm0h 3m
  17. 17DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle TalonFilm1h 45m
  18. 18ScalpedFilmTBA
  19. 19Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldFilm1h 16m
  20. 20LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The FlashFilm1h 18m
  21. 21LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain HighFilm1h 18m
  22. 22DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of AtlantisFilm1h 15m
  23. 23LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of AtlantisFilm1h 17m
  24. 24DC Showcase: Sgt. RockFilm0h 14m
  25. 25LEGO DC Batman: Family MattersFilm1h 12m
  26. 26DC Universe All Star GamesTV series4h 30m
  27. 27DC Showcase: Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth!Film0h 18m
  28. 28Dynamic DuoFilmTBAUpcoming
  29. 29Untitled Static Shock FeatureFilmTBAUpcoming
  30. 30Sgt. RockFilmTBAUpcoming
  31. 31Untitled Wonder Woman FilmFilmTBAUpcoming
  32. 32Savage HuntersFilmTBAUpcoming
  33. 33The Brave and the BoldFilmTBAUpcoming

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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