DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book publishers. It produces material featuring numerous well-known superhero characters, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Green Arrow. Most of this material takes place in a shared fictional universe, which also features teams such as the Justice League, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans.
Film adaptations based on DC Comics properties have included serials, live action and animated feature films, direct-to-video releases, television films, and documentary films.
Live-action films
Feature films
Live-action feature films produced by DC Studios are set within the DC Universe (DCU) unless otherwise noted.
Serials and short films
From DC imprints
Vertigo
Paradox Press
WildStorm
Vertigo
Paradox Press
WildStorm
Television films
Episodes as films
Episodes as films
Animated films
All the feature films are produced by Warner Bros. Animation, except as indicated.
Theatrically released films
Movies produced for a theatrical release to cinemas.
Direct-to-video and streaming films
The following movies are produced primarily for release to home video and streaming. Limited theatrical screenings are noted when applicable.
Episodes as films
Television series episodes are released as direct-to-video films.
Lego versions
All films are direct-to-video, except as indicated.
Short films
Theatrical
Direct-to-video
Theatrical
Direct-to-video
Reception
Box office
Critical and public reception
From DC imprints
See also
External links
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