Batman - Watch Order: DCEU Batman
The DC Extended Universe Batman features Ben Affleck's portrayal of an older, more brutal Dark Knight who has been protecting Gotham for decades, existing within a shared cinematic universe alongside Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League.
This watch list includes both versions of Justice League - the 2017 theatrical cut and Zack Snyder's 2021 director's cut - allowing viewers to experience how different creative visions shaped Batman's team formation story. The viewing experience shows Batman's evolution from Superman's antagonist to full Justice League member across multiple interpretations of the same universe.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Justice League
Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
The Flash
When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
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