DC Universe (franchise)

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DC Universe (DCU) is a media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films and television series, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and based on characters that appear in American comic books by DC Comics. The franchise also includes comic books, short films, novels, and video games. The shared universe, much like the original DC Universe in comic books, was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters.

History

The DC Universe franchise began with the release of Man of Steel in 2013, directed by Zack Snyder. This film was intended to be the start of a new shared universe, with subsequent films and television series expanding on the characters and stories introduced in Man of Steel. The franchise has since grown to include numerous films, television series, and other media.

Films

The DC Universe franchise includes a variety of films, each focusing on different characters and storylines from the DC Comics universe. Some of the notable films include:

• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
• Suicide Squad (2016)
• Wonder Woman (2017)
• Justice League (2017)
• Aquaman (2018)
• Shazam! (2019)
• Birds of Prey (2020)
• Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
• Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
• The Suicide Squad (2021)

Television Series

The DC Universe franchise also includes several television series, which are often interconnected with the films. Some of the notable series include:

• Arrow
• The Flash
• Supergirl
• Legends of Tomorrow
• Black Lightning
• Titans
• Doom Patrol

Characters

The DC Universe franchise features a wide array of characters from the DC Comics universe. Some of the most prominent characters include:

• Superman
• Batman
• Wonder Woman
• Aquaman
• The Flash
• Cyborg
• Green Lantern
• Harley Quinn
• Joker

Related Pages

• DC Comics
• Marvel Cinematic Universe
• List of films based on DC Comics
• List of television series based on DC Comics