How to Watch DC Movies in Order

Watch your favorite DC heroes on Max

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Updated on June 14, 2024

What to Know

  • Chronologically: Start with Wonder Woman, then view Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman, and Justice League.
  • Release order: Man of Steel and Batman vs. Superman, then Suicide Squad (2016) and Wonder Woman.
  • You can find and watch these movies online on Max.

If you want to watch all the DC Extended Universe movies, you can find them on Max (formerly HBO Max). There are a couple of ways you can watch these films. First, there is the actual chronological order that the movies take place, and then there's the order of their release.

These are all movies of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and do not include standalone movies or series such as Joker, The Dark Knight, or animated DC movies or shows.

How to Watch DC Movies in Chronological Order

Although many more films include DC characters, the DCEU is an interconnected series involving popular DC universe heroes. It began in 2010 with Man of Steel, and each movie within the DCEU is connected. So, there is a chronological order in which you can watch them.

If you want to see the DC movies in the order of events within the actual DC universe, follow this list.

Movie Chronology Where to Watch
Wonder Woman 1918 Max
Wonder Woman 1984 1984 Max
Man of Steel 2013 Max
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 2014 (18 months after Man of Steel) Max
Suicide Squad 2015 Max
Justice League 2016 Max
Zack Snyder's Justice League 2016 Max
Aquaman 2017 Max
Shazam! 2018 Max
Birds of Prey 2020 Max
Shazam: Fury of the Gods 2020 Max
The Suicide Squad 2021 Max
Black Adam 2022 Max
The Flash 2023 (and an alternate 2013) Max
Blue Beetle 2023 Max

How to Watch DC Movies in Order of Release

You may instead want to view the DC movies in order of their production and release in theaters. This order is a little different than watching them chronologically, so follow the list below to watch them in order of release.

Movie Release Date Where to Watch
Man of Steel 2013 Max
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 2016 Max
Suicide Squad 2016 Max
Wonder Woman 2017 Max
Justice League 2017 Max
Aquaman 2018 Max
Shazam! 2019 Max
Birds of Prey 2020 Max
Wonder Woman 1984 2020 Max
Zack Snyder's Justice League 2021 Max
The Suicide Squad 2021 Max
Black Adam 2022 Max
Shazam: Fury of the Gods 2023 Max
The Flash 2023 Max
Blue Beetle 2023 Max

Future DC Movies

After Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the DC Extended Universe will become the DC Universe under producers James Gunn and Peter Saffran. The DCU won't completely reboot the events of the DCEU, but it will represent a new direction for the franchise.

Movie Release Date
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom December 2023
Superman: Legacy July 2025
The Authority July 2025
The Brave and the Bold TBA
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow June 2026
Swamp Thing TBA
FAQ
  • How do I watch Marvel movies in order?

    To watch Marvel movies in order chronologically, start with Captain America: The First Avenger, then watch Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Iron Man 2. To watch in release order, start with Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, then Iron Man 2 and Thor.

  • How do I watch the X-Men movies in order?

    To watch the X-Men movies in order chronologically, start with X-Men: First Class and end with Logan. To watch in release order, start with X-Men and end with The New Mutants.

  • How do I watch the Twilight movies in order?

    To watch the Twilight movies in order chronologically, start with 2008's Twilight, and then watch The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2.

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