DC Universe watch order
The completed DC Extended Universe and the rebooted DC Universe, in release order.
22 entries·~65 hrs total runtime·2013–2026
The DC Universe began with Creature Commandos (2024) and is separate from the DCEU; Elseworlds films like Joker aren't included.
DC Extended Universe (2013–2023)
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1
Man of Steel
Movie143 min · 2013
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2
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Movie151 min · 2016
Introduces the DCEU's Batman and Wonder Woman. See also: Batman watch order (all versions).
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3
Suicide Squad
Movie123 min · 2016
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4
Wonder Woman
Movie141 min · 2017
Mostly set during WWI, with a present-day framing sequence.
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Justice League
Movie120 min · 2017
See also: Batman watch order (all versions).
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Aquaman
Movie143 min · 2018
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7
Shazam!
Movie132 min · 2019
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8
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Movie109 min · 2020
Continues Harley Quinn's story after Suicide Squad.
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9
Wonder Woman 1984
Movie151 min · 2020
Set in 1984, decades before the present-day events of Batman v Superman.
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10
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Special242 min · 2021
An alternate director's cut of Justice League, not a separate sequel.
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11
The Suicide Squad
Movie132 min · 2021
Introduces the Task Force X carried forward into Peacemaker.
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12
Peacemaker Season 1
TV Series8 episodes · 2022
Most events carry forward into the rebooted DCU.
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13
Black Adam
Movie125 min · 2022
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14
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Movie130 min · 2023
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15
The Flash
Movie144 min · 2023
Uses time travel to alter the DCEU timeline. See also: Batman watch order (all versions).
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16
Blue Beetle
Movie127 min · 2023
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17
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Movie124 min · 2023
The final DC Extended Universe film.
DC Universe – Chapter One: Gods and Monsters (2024–present)
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18
Creature Commandos Season 1
TV Series7 episodes · 2024–2025
The first release in the rebooted DCU.
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19
Superman
Movie129 min · 2025
The first theatrical film in the rebooted DCU.
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Peacemaker Season 2
TV Series8 episodes · 2025
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Supergirl
Movie108 min · 2026
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Lanterns Season 1
TV Series8 episodes · 2026
Introduces the DCU's Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
How many DC Universe movies and shows are there?
The completed DCEU has 17 entries including Zack Snyder's Justice League. The rebooted DCU has released 5 entries so far, with Clayface as its next release.
Do I need to watch the DCEU before the new DCU?
No — the new DCU is a reboot, not a continuation. The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker Season 1 provide background for a couple of returning characters, but the rebooted continuity starts fresh with Creature Commandos.
What order should a first-timer watch DC Universe in?
Release order within each continuity: the DCEU from Man of Steel through Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, then the rebooted DCU starting with Creature Commandos.
Is DC Universe finished or still ongoing?
The DC Extended Universe ended in 2023. The rebooted DC Universe is ongoing, with Clayface scheduled as its next release.
See also: Arrowverse watch order.
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