DC Movies in Order: Every Film from Superman to the New DC Universe
Every DC movie in order, from Superman and Batman to the Dark Knight trilogy, the DCEU, Joker, The Batman and the new DC Universe.
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DC has a lot of films and not one single universe. This guide groups them by era, with each group in release order, so you always know what connects to what.
Each title links to its page on Nocturne, where you can see the cast, find where to watch, and add the film to My List.
The classics
The films that started it all: Superman in 1978 and Batman in 1989.
1. Superman (1978)
2. Batman (1989)
Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy
Grounded, serious, and still among the best superhero films ever made.
3. Batman Begins (2005)
4. The Dark Knight (2008)
5. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
DC Extended Universe (2013–2023)
From Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Uneven, but with real highlights like Wonder Woman and The Suicide Squad.
6. Man of Steel (2013)
7. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
8. Suicide Squad (2016)
9. Wonder Woman (2017)
10. Justice League (2017)
11. Aquaman (2018)
12. Shazam! (2019)
13. Birds of Prey (2020)
14. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
15. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
16. The Suicide Squad (2021)
17. Black Adam (2022)
18. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
19. The Flash (2023)
20. Blue Beetle (2023)
21. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
Standalone stories
Not tied to the shared universe: Joker and The Batman each stand on their own.
22. Joker (2019)
23. The Batman (2022)
24. Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
The new DC Universe
Superman (2025) restarts DC on screen, followed by Supergirl and Clayface in 2026.
25. Superman (2025)
26. Supergirl (2026)
27. Clayface (2026)
Where to start
Short on time? Start with The Dark Knight, then Joker, then The Batman. Want the shared universe? Begin at Man of Steel. For other long-running franchises, browse all collections on Nocturne, or check the release calendar for new films.