DC movies only — 3/5

DC movies only — 3/5 1. The LEGO Movie (2014); Animated feature: Supplemental setup featuring Batman before his spinoff. [7] 2. The LEGO Batman Movie (2017); Animated feature: The Batman spinoff is separate from the LEGO DC home-video line. [7] 3. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (2019); Animated feature: Supplemental continuation of the theatrical LEGO world. [7] Early theatrical serials Watch chapters in serial order within each title. The release-led list does not connect their fictional worlds. 1. Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941); Live-action serial: A 12-chapter Fawcett-era serial, included because the character later became part of DC. [2] 2. Spy Smasher (1942); Live-action serial: A 12-chapter Fawcett-era serial, not part of a shared Superman continuity. [2] 3. Batman (1943); Live-action serial: The first Batman screen serial runs for 15 chapters. [2] 4. Hop Harrigan (1946); Live-action serial: A 15-chapter aviation adventure adapted from the DC comic feature. [2] 5. The Vigilante (1947); Live-action serial: A 15-chapter Western crimefighter serial. [2] 6. Superman (1948); Live-action serial: Start Kirk Alyn’s Superman serials here, across 15 chapters. [2] 7. Congo Bill (1948); Live-action serial: A 15-chapter jungle-adventure serial based on the comic feature. [2] 8. Batman and Robin (1949); Live-action serial: The second 15-chapter Batman serial uses a new cast. [2] 9. Atom Man vs. Superman (1950); Live-action serial: Continue Kirk Alyn’s Superman with this 15-chapter sequel. [2] 10. Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom (1952); Live-action serial: A 15-chapter Quality Comics-era serial, included as a later-DC property. [2] Live action TV movies released pilots 1. Wonder Woman (1974); TV movie / pilot: Cathy Lee Crosby’s standalone TV pilot is separate from Lynda Carter’s version. [2] 2. The New Original Wonder Woman (1975); TV movie / pilot: The Lynda Carter pilot leads into her television series. [2] 3. It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s Superman! (1975); TV movie / pilot: A television adaptation of the stage musical, separate from the other Superman films. [14] 4. Aquaman (pilot) (2006-07-25); TV movie / pilot: The unpicked-up pilot was officially released digitally; it is not a Smallville episode. [15] Imprint adaptations separate worlds Publisher history is the reason for inclusion. These are separate stories, not DCEU or DCU chapters. 1. Mad Magazine Presents Up the Academy (1980); Live-action feature: A MAD-branded comedy rather than superhero continuity. [2] 2. Road to Perdition (2002); Live-action feature: A standalone adaptation of the Paradox Press graphic novel. [2] 3. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Live-action feature: A standalone adaptation of the America’s Best Comics/WildStorm title. [2] 4. A History of Violence (2005); Live-action feature: A standalone crime-film adaptation of the Paradox Press graphic novel. [2] 5. V for Vendetta (2006); Live-action feature: A standalone adaptation of the graphic novel, not a DC superhero timeline. [2] 6. Stardust (2007); Live-action feature: A standalone fantasy adaptation of the Gaiman story originally issued with Vess illustrations. [2] 7. The Losers (2010); Live-action feature: A standalone adaptation of the Vertigo comic. [2] 8. RED (2010); Live-action feature: Start this WildStorm-derived action-comedy pair. [2] 9. RED 2 (2013); Live-action feature: Continue after RED. [2] 10. The Kitchen (2019); Live-action feature: A standalone adaptation of the Vertigo crime miniseries. [2] Japanese crossover 1. DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon (2017-10-21); Animated feature: An officially licensed Japanese crossover, separate from the US animated timelines. [16] Compilation and version appendix Official feature format compilations Choose the feature edit or its component episodes and parts. Watching both repeats material rather than adding a new timeline event. 1. The Flash (1990); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The 1990 television pilot was also distributed in feature form. [2] 2. The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster (1991); Compilation / expanded feature edit: A feature-format package of Trickster television episodes, not a new sequel production. [2] 3. The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade (1991); Compilation / expanded feature edit: A feature-format package of Nightshade television episodes. [2] 4. Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The animated series’ opening three episodes in movie form. [2] 5. The Batman/Superman Movie: World’s Finest (1997); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The three-part animated crossover in movie form. [2] 6. Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The television opening in movie form, not a separate origin. [2] 7. Justice League: Secret Origins (2001); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The television opening in movie form. [2] 8. Justice League: Starcrossed (2004); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The television finale arc in movie form. [2] 9. Vixen: The Movie (2017); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The Arrowverse web series reassembled and expanded as a film. [2] 10. Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The Arrowverse-adjacent web animation in movie form. [2] 11. DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet Justice (2019); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The rebooted show’s opening four episodes in movie form. [2] 12. Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie (2020); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The expanded film tells the full standalone Deathstroke story. [2] 13. Aquaman: King of Atlantis (2022); Compilation / expanded feature edit: The animated miniseries re-edited into a feature; do not assume it is strict DCEU canon. [2] Alternate cuts not extra sequels These are alternate presentations. Place the chosen version at the original film’s position. 1. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006); Alternate cut: An alternative to the theatrical Superman II, not its sequel. [2] 2. Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021-03-18); Alternate cut: An alternative telling of Justice League, not an adventure after the 2017 film. [2] 3. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Deluxe Edition (2013); Alternate cut: Combines the two parts already listed. [2] 4. The Death and Return of Superman (2019); Alternate cut: Combines The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen already listed. [2] 5. Batman: The Long Halloween - Deluxe Edition (2022); Alternate cut: Combines the two parts already listed. [2] Shorts and specials appendix Selected live action specials 1. Stamp Day for Superman (1954); Short / TV special: A George Reeves-era Treasury promotional short. [2] 2. Legends of the Superheroes: The Challenge (1979); Short / TV special: The first of two live-action comedy specials. [17] 3. Legends of the Superheroes: The Roast (1979); Short / TV special: The second comedy special, not a narrative movie sequel. [17] 4. Etta’s Mission (2017); Short / TV special: An optional Wonder Woman home-video short after the film. [2] Fleischer Famous Superman shorts The complete original 17 theatrical shorts are presented in release sequence; they are short adventures, not feature films. 1. Superman (The Mad Scientist) (1941); Theatrical short: Start the original theatrical Superman cartoon sequence. [2] 2. The Mechanical Monsters (1941); Theatrical short: Continue the theatrical shorts in release order. [2] 3. Billion Dollar Limited (1942); Theatrical short: The third short in this theatrical cartoon run. [2] 4. The Arctic Giant (1942); Theatrical short: Continue the same short-film run. [2] 5. The Bulleteers (1942); Theatrical short: Continue the same short-film run. [2] 6. The Magnetic Telescope (1942); Theatrical short: Continue the same short-film run. [2] 7. Electric Earthquake (1942); Theatrical short: Continue the same short-film run. [2] 8. Volcano (1942); Theatrical short: Continue the same short-film run. [2] 9. Terror on the Midway (1942); Theatrical short: The last Fleischer-produced entry before Famous Studios takes over. [2] 10. Japoteurs (1942); Theatrical short: A wartime Famous Studios entry with racist period imagery; the title is preserved for identification. [2] 11. Showdown (1942); Theatrical short: Continue the Famous Studios run. [2] 12. Eleventh Hour (1942); Theatrical short: A wartime entry in the Famous Studios run. [2] 13. Destruction, Inc. (1942); Theatrical short: Continue the same theatrical run. [2] 14. The Mummy Strikes (1943); Theatrical short: Continue the final year of the original shorts. [2] 15. Jungle Drums (1943); Theatrical short: A wartime entry with period stereotypes. [2] 16. The Underground World (1943); Theatrical short: The penultimate short in the original run. [2] 17. Secret Agent (1943); Theatrical short: Finish the 17-short theatrical series here. [2] DC Showcase and companion shorts Each entry identifies its connection where useful. Most shorts are independent; Constantine: The House of Mystery follows Apokolips War. 1. Chase Me (2003); Animated short / interactive film: An optional silent companion to Mystery of the Batwoman. [2] 2. Tales of the Black Freighter (2009); Animated short / interactive film: An optional animated companion to the live-action Watchmen adaptation. [2] 3. DC Showcase: The Spectre (2010); Animated short / interactive film: A standalone Showcase short. [2] 4. DC Showcase: Jonah Hex (2010); Animated short / interactive film: A standalone Showcase short, not the live-action film’s continuity. [2] 5. DC Showcase: Green Arrow (2010); Animated short / interactive film: A standalone Showcase short. [2] 6. Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010); Animated short / interactive film: The lead story of the original Showcase shorts collection. [2] 7. DC Showcase: Catwoman (2011); Animated short / interactive film: An optional companion after Batman: Year One. [2] 8. LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman Be-Leaguered (2014); Animated short / interactive film: An optional start to the LEGO DC home-video adventure line. [2] 9. Nightwing and Robin (2015); Animated short / interactive film: A DCAMU companion short to Throne of Atlantis. [2] 10. #TheLateBatsby (2018); Animated short / interactive film: A short introducing the rebooted Super Hero Girls style. [2] 11. DC Showcase: Sgt. Rock (2019); Animated short / interactive film: A standalone Showcase short. [2]