Animated movies can greatly attract not only children, but also many adults. Most of the animated movies are positive and convey some energetic messages to people with its funny or warm-hearted story plots. Watching an animated movie with your children or family is an enjoyable moment. Not only Disney, there are many other movie studios releases animated movies, including the popular DC.
DC is also known as DC Universe Animated Original Movies, which is a movie project created by Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Comics. In recent 12 years from 2007 to 2019, DC has released 36 animated movies for audiences to enjoy. In this blog, you will get the 36 DC animated movies is popular around the world now.
36 DC Animated Movies (2007-2019)
1. Superman: Doomsday
Movie released date: September 18, 2007
Runtime: 77 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Doomsday is a creature which has been genetically engineered. The evil people want to use it as a perfect killing machine and do missions for them. When the monster is being released by accident, it greatly threatens human's life and the peaceful society. So the superman have to stand out for protecting the citizens.
2. Justice League: The New Frontier
Movie released date: February 26, 2008
Runtime: 75 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
After the Korean War, a powerful but evil creature makes up its mind to destroy mankind with the most violent ways. When the justice team knows about the evil plan of the terrible creature, they are united for beating it and protect the peaceful life of mankind. You will see the superhero including Superman, Batman, The Flash and Wonder Woman get together for doing the mission together.
3. Batman: Gotham Knight
Movie released date: July 8, 2008
Runtime: 76 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
In the movie, you will see how Bruce Wayne grows up from a new trainer to be the powerful Dark Knight at the end. It is not easy to get power, and when a person gets more power, it means that he should burden more responsibility. So from the growth of Bruce Wayne, you will see some important events he has gone through.
4. Wonder Woman
Movie released date: March 3, 2009
Runtime: 74 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Wonder Woman is a legend and model for many modern women because she has shown her power and courage. From the solo movie of Wonder Woman, you will see how this powerful woman uses her power to fight with some Amazon fellows, only for bringing a man back to the civilization and humanity again.
5. Green Lantern: First Flight
Movie released date: July 28, 2009
Runtime: 77 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
In the movie, time is the most important thing because the Green Lantern has gotten an essential mission. He needs to run against with the time to stop the evil plan of Sinestro and protects in time. If he fails, the tragedy will happen…
6. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Movie released date: September 29, 2009
Runtime: 67 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
You will see in this movie, two powerful heroes of the UC universe will work together to complete a dangerous mission. They have to form a team and use their power to save the world from an evil plan, which is brought by the evil Lex Luthor.
7. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
Movie released date: February 23, 2010
Runtime: 75 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
The story of this movie is set on a so-called parallel planet, where there are some evil counterparts are going to implement the evil plans for hurting the universe. To maintain the peace and living quality of all people, Superman and Batman as well as other super heroes have to work together to defeat them even there are many tough conditions they have to face.
8. Batman: Under the Red Hood
Movie released date: July 27, 2010
Runtime: 75 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
In the movie, Batman is going to face the challenge of a vigilante, who wants to clean up the Gotham City. Although he seems to have a good mind, but he doesn't follow the moral rule and brings people with troubles. Therefore, Batman has to deal with this for preventing him from breaking the moral code.
9. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Movie released date: September 28, 2010
Runtime: 78 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Superman and Batman are going to work together again. This time, they will unit for saving a visitor from Kryptonian planet, who gets into the hand of a evil and powerful man called Darkseid. Although the mission is not simple, Superman and Batman still do their best to fight with the difficulties. See their great jobs from the movie now!
10. All-Star Superman
Movie released date: February 22, 2011
Runtime: 76 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
All-Star Superman is a series of comic book that focuses on Superman. This story tells about Superman of his experience after being exposed to the radiation. Now he is wondering and feeling confused his future. What will Superman decides to do to protect himself and choose his future?
11. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
Movie released date: June 7, 2011
Runtime: 84 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Green Lantern is going to have another mission now. This time, you will get to know about a new recruit named Arisia. He will join with Hal Jordan, and together they will unite to save the universe by defeating the forces of Krona. Start with the trailer below to know about this awesome DC animated movie.
12. Batman: Year One
Movie released date: October 18, 2011
Runtime: 64 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Batman: Year One is another movie of Batman series, which follows the story line of the origin. In this movie, you will see how Bruce Wayne tries to get used to the violence and corruption of the Gotham City. During this period, Bruce turns into Batman, and starts to fight with crimes and evil forces in the city.
13. Justice League: Doom
Movie released date: February 28, 2012
Runtime: 77 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Vandal Savage, a ruler who has lived for hundreds of years, organizes several supervillains to destroy and rule the world. Undoubtedly, the Justice League is his biggest challenge. Therefore, Savage's first plan is to kill the Justice League who are attacked on purpose and on their weakness. But the Justice League doesn't step back and finally defeat Savage. The only doubt is how Savage know their weaknesses so exactly.
14. Superman vs. The Elite
Movie released date: June 12, 2012
Runtime: 76 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
The world becomes more and more unrest, and every person feels great threats to his or her life. Superman is still fighting for justice and peace and defeating criminals with superpower who tries to ruin the world. Meanwhile, the Elite, a group of superheroes, shows up and helps Superman out of troubles. But it seems far away from surface. What's the secret of the Elite? Let's watch the movie and know the answer!
15. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Movie released date: September 25, 2012 (Part 1) & January 29, 2013 (Part 2)
Runtime: 76 minutes (Part 1) & 76 minutes (Part 2)
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
After Batman disappears for ten years, the Gotham City has become a crime empire. The aging Batman, the Dark Knight, decides to come back, fight for justice, and defeat his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face. You think this is the end? No, Batman falls into the confrontation with his old friend Superman and must choose from himself and Superman to survive.
16. Superman: Unbound
Movie released date: May 7, 2013
Runtime: 75 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
As a superhero and as normal, Superman saves Louis Lane with his outstanding ability. Meanwhile, an unknown object has entered through the atmosphere. Superman stops it and discovers that it is a ferocious robot. He doesn't take it seriously until he knows about his cousin Clark's sad memory that she is forced to depart with her parent with the invasion of these robots to her planet. Then Superman tries to take more action and protect Earth.
17. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
Movie released date: July 30, 2013
Runtime: 81 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
This DC animated movie is about the Flash, Barry Allen. He is cheated by his archenemy, Professor Eobard 'Zoom' Thawne, who has a plan to destroy the world. To save his mother across time and space, Barry changes the history. Nevertheless, the result is that Barry raises a butterfly effect and the third World War. How will Barry turn it back to normal?
18. Justice League: War
Movie released date: January 21, 2014
Runtime: 79 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
In Gotham City, there are many kidnapping cases whose suspect is Batman. Batman and Green Lantern are going to investigate these cases and find out the real criminal. They discover a device which belongs to the Parademon and ask Superman for help, involving other superheroes to stop Parademon's plan to invade Earth.
19. Son of Batman
Movie released date: April 22, 2014
Runtime: 74 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
This DC animated movie is a little bit different from the above films because this is not a pure superhero movie. It is also about love and relationship. The son of Batman is raised by his grandfather who is relentlessly murdered afterwards. Then he is brought to his father Batman. Let's see how Batman and his son get along with each other for developing their relationship!
20. Batman: Assault on Arkham
Movie released date: July 29, 2014
Runtime: 76 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Set in the universe of Batman: Arkham video game franchise, a group of utterly evil prisoners under sentence of death is assigned to break into Arkham Asylum and get a secret name list that was stolen by Riddler. However, difference between the group members, the Dark Knight in Gotham City, and other evils all become the difficulties and challenges in the assignment.
21. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Movie released date: January 13, 2015
Runtime: 72 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
When it comes to the name of Atlantis, you may recall Arthur and relate it to Aquaman. Yes! You are right to some extent. The story begins as a naval submarine is attacked. The Justice League gathers and discusses about the attack. After their investigation, the attack is related to Atlantis which declares a war to human. Arthur becomes the key, and he combines with the Justice League to solve the threat.
22. Batman vs. Robin
Movie released date: April 7, 2015
Runtime: 80 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Like Son of Batman, this DC animated movie focuses on Batman and his illegitimate son, Damian Wayne – the current Robin. It depicts the adventure of Robin that he destroys a den of abusing children. However, in this process, there are some educational conflicts between Batman and Robin. If you have a child, this film can serve as an enlightenment for education.
23. Justice League: Gods and Monsters
Movie released date: July 21, 2015
Runtime: 76 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
When the superheroes are no longer the same as before, what will you think? Superman becomes the son of General Zod, Batman becomes a vampire, and Wonder Woman becomes a new 'god'. Will you still believe in what you have seen about them before? Actually, they are slandered. In order to save their reputation, they start from a case including three dead scientists, which forms the plot of this DC animated movie.
24. Batman: Bad Blood
Movie released date: January 20, 2016
Runtime: 72 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Batman Bruce Wayne perishes suddenly and suspiciously. Under Alfred Pennyworth's concealment of this news to the outside world, Nightwing and Robin has to take the responsibility of protecting the Gotham City. Meanwhile, Batwoman and Batwing starts to take part in this matter. So, what happens to Batman? Will Nightwing and Robin behave well?
25. Justice League vs. Teen Titans
Movie released date: March 26, 2016
Runtime: 79 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
The main character, Robin, is forced to participate in a team, that is consisted of young people and they are with great power. However, they are got by a demon, Trigon. After Trigon getting the team, many terrible things and hidden dangers are at a trigger. So the Justice League has to fight with Trigon and this team for getting the peace back.
26. Batman: The Killing Joke
Movie released date: July 22, 2016
Runtime: 77 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
This movie will follow Batman. Because Gordon, a commissioner, gets really annoyed due to the Jokers is getting crazy about him and he wants to show his twisted quest to Gordon. To get Gordon out of this trouble, Batman puts on his responsibility and decides to help him. Then you will see how Batman fight with Joker to let him give up Gordon.
27.Justice League Dark
Movie released date: January 24, 2017
Runtime: 75 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Led by John Constantine, a team named Justice League Dark is united by Batman. This team unites many specialists that are experts in the area of dark arts, and they now have to obey the order to figure out the mystery of a plague that is led by supernatural power. However, there is a rising evil power going to against them for reaching the target.
28. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Movie released date: March 31, 2017
Runtime: 84 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Following the above Teen Titans story, in this movie, you will see that a new member joins the team. Instead of behaving well, it seems that the new member has personal motives when they are dealing with the mercenary Deathstroke. What's the background of the member and what he really wants to do? If you also feel confused about it, watch the movie now!
29.Batman and Harley Quinn
Movie released date: July 21, 2017
Runtime: 74 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
In this movie you will be glad to see that Batman is going to work together with Harley Quinn. The story here will follow Batman and the Nightwing. One time when the Poison Ivy and the Plant Master brings a global threat to the whole world, Batmat and Nightwing have no choice and they have to stop the threat and prevent a large disaster that is going to happen among mankind.
30. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Movie released date: January 12, 2018
Runtime: 78 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
This movie sets the background in the Victorian era, when the infamous serial murder Jack the Ripper has done several murders, making the whole city in great panic. You will see a re-imagination towards Batman and follow his steps to find Jack the Ripper in the dark streets of the city.
31. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Movie released date: March 27, 2018
Runtime: 86 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
The warden, Amanda Waller, forms a special team, who are some incarcerated villains that have been sent into prison. He makes use of these dangerous people and offers them some powerful weapons, ordering them a mission to get a powerful mystical object back. What will the situation be when these people have to work together as a team? Can they finish the mission successfully?
32. The Death of Superman
Movie released date: July 20, 2018
Runtime: 81 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Doomsday comes back again. As this monster is doing great destruction to the city, Superman and other members of the Justice League have to team up for fight with Doomsday, stopping him from hurting people and the planet again. However, the monster is too powerful to defeat, so finally, Man of Steel, and two titans are also get united for fighting with it. So what will be the end of all people?
33. Reign of the Supermen
Movie released date: January 13, 2019
Runtime: 81 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
When the whole world is mourning the death of Man of Steel, there are some new heroes show up and they all claim that they are the reborn of the real superman. Due to the death of Superman, some evil forces target at the Earth and wants to implement a shot towards our planets. Who will be the real superhero for protecting the Earth?
34. Justice League vs. the Fatal Five
Movie released date: March 29, 2019
Runtime: 77 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
A team called the Fatal Five is threatening the security of the Earth, and now the Justice League is trying to fight with them for protecting the planet. What is Fatal Five? The team is a band that has the ability to do a time-travel casually, and they have powerful energy that can easily terrorise Metropolis. So the Justice League needs to try every mean to defeat them.
35. Batman: Hush
Movie released date: July 19, 2019
Runtime: 81 minutes
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
Batman is getting into chaos in his life because a mysterious evil person is trying to make use of Catwoman, Riddle, Ra’s al Ghul and other enemies as well as allies of Batman by leading them into a big game. This game is the reason for getting Batman's peaceful life in ruin. So how should Batman deal with all the events that happen on him? You will see in the movie.
36. Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
Movie released date: October 5, 2019
Runtime: /
Country: United States
Brief introduction:
In the movie, Wonder Woman is going to obey the order for doing a dangerous mission for saving a young girl, who is trapped in a criminal organization named Villainy Inc. Villainy Inc. forms a plan and wants to invade the superhero's home which is set in Themyscira. To prevent their home from being destroyed, Wonder Woman has to go through so many troubles for finishing the mission.
Here are all the 36 DC animated movies. If you have a child and he/she really likes watching heroes or heroines animated movies, DC animated movies are good choices for you to playback for him. Every child has a superhero dream, and this can be realized by watching DC animated movies!
