Alongside the connection between the Arrowverse and the DCEU, it appears that DC is heavily leaning into the multiverse theory. With hundreds of worlds to explore within DC's movie and TV universe, it's fun to know that they could all be connected.
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We've heard about the World's of DC banner that showcases that different stories will be told in the movies, based on the world-famous comics, but if you're not quite up to date, here's 10 movies from the DC archive to help catch up on this expanding multiverse.
Diana from Themyscira has enjoyed some live-action success in the past, but a solo film is a big deal for this Amazonian warrior. Taking place during World War Two, Wonder Woman must face off against the god of war, Ares and his loyal henchmen.
With great villains such as Dr. Poison included into the mix and Themyscira finally being given the cinematic attention it deserves, this groundbreaking movie is so crucial to watch now, considering there's a sequel on the way!
The first-ever crossover movie for the DC Universe saw Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman team up to take on the force of Steppenwolf. Of course, the movie has since created a lot more of a culture surrounding it.
This was huge for launching characters like Aquaman into his own film and Cyborg to be used on the TV side of the universe. This was also massive in creating the Snyder Cut movement, which is such a large part of the DC conversation currently.
Another movie that's really influenced the overall DC brand is based upon the clown prince of crime. The movie has certainly been controversial in its portrayal of the Joker and indeed the larger representation of both Gotham City and the dark knight himself.
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Following Arthur Fleck, a middle-aged man with mental health problems, the movie looks at his eventual spiral into madness and face paint. We may never know how he makes the transition from a symbol of anarchy to Batman villain but it's an interesting watch nonetheless.
Harley Quinn has been a standout character in the DCEU thus far and therefore this warranted her own spin-off movie. Alongside this beloved character, however, a brand new team has been added to the universe.
While the Birds of Prey have been seen on the small screen in the past, in their own TV show, and in the Arrowverse, this is yet another interpretation of the famous comic characters, which include the Question, The Huntress and The Black Canary.
There was a lot of speculation on how Billy Batson based production was going to turn out, but the first portrayal of Shazam on the big screen certainly did not disappoint. In fact, the movie manages to introduce the whole Marvel family to the cinema.
This is a completely different take on the superhero movie and yet it fits into the DCEU so perfectly. This is a character that fans absolutely love and who will continue to spin-off a franchise, perhaps even playing into the multiverse more in the future.
The Green Lanterns are about to become far more prominent again with the HBO Max setting up its own TV show to explore the corps and the Arrowverse finally giving John Diggle a ring to start his adventure as their version of John Stewart.
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The original live-action film that has caused so much controversy over the years is always worth another watch. Since other superhero films continue to reference it and Taika Waititi is on a bit of a roll, it's the perfect time to jump back into Hal Jordon's journey.
It's a great moment in DC history to revisit this movie. Brandon Routh has been starring in the Arrowverse for years as the Atom, however, his appearance as the man of steel was enhanced by the recent Crisis crossover event.
His return as Superman showcased that the multiverse really does include the movies too. Although the movie has aged terribly and some of its cast and crew have since been in many controversial legal struggles, Routh's fantastic performance is at the heart of the piece.
There's perhaps no better film in the DC Universe than the middle installment to the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy. The film really did set the stage for what superhero movies could achieve as well as putting forward a definitive version of the Joker.
It's excellent on almost every level and we've already seen how this movie franchise is playing into the larger multiverse, with even Bane's mask appearing in the Arrowverse. This is a must-watch for any DC fan who is yet to see is.
John Constantine has made a bit of a comeback thanks to his own TV show and his time with the Legends. However, there are always nods to old life and that was the movie that really brought this character into the mainstream.
This is currently a bit of a renaissance for Keanu Reeves as well and the movie where he played a sorcerer has really been underrated. In fact, there's actually plenty of people looking back on this film fondly and appreciating it for what it is.
The TV show based on the classic Watchmen graphic novel has been an absolute success. So much so that people are going back to the Zack Snyder film to see how the events in this cinematic retelling differ from the original source material.
As the DC Universe continues to expand and change and the comics are telling their own story involving the characters from the Watchmen universe, it's clear that this graphic version of the story is worth checking out for new and old fans alike.
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