What is the best DC animated movie of all time?

Dark noir thrillers, alternate-universe epics, and fan-favorite villain showdowns — DC's animated film catalog ranges from beloved classics to modern gems. Which one deserves the crown?

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

The 1993 theatrical Batman film widely regarded as the greatest superhero animated movie ever made, exploring Bruce Wayne's past with noir storytelling.

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Batman: Under the Red Hood

The acclaimed 2010 film exploring Batman's grief over Jason Todd's death as the mysterious Red Hood emerges, featuring mature themes and stunning action.

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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

The 2013 dark alternate-timeline epic where the Flash accidentally destroys the world trying to save his mother, featuring a brutal and gripping story.

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1

The 2012 adaptation of Frank Miller's iconic comic depicting an aging Bruce Wayne returning to fight crime in a dystopian Gotham City.

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2

The 2013 conclusion to the Dark Knight Returns saga featuring the legendary Batman vs. Superman showdown in a stunning climax.

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Wonder Woman

The acclaimed 2009 origin film bringing Diana of Themyscira to life with vibrant action, feminist themes, and a pitch-perfect voice performance by Keri Russell.

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Batman: Year One

The 2011 faithful adaptation of Frank Miller's origin story tracing Batman's first year alongside James Gordon's arrival in a corrupt Gotham.

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Justice League: The New Frontier

The 2008 Golden Age celebration based on Darwyn Cooke's beloved comic, chronicling the birth of the Justice League in a retro 1950s America setting.

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Superman: Doomsday

The 2007 film adapting the Death of Superman arc as Lex Luthor exploits Superman's death to impose a dark replacement on Metropolis.

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Batman: Assault on Arkham

The 2014 Suicide Squad-centric film set in the Arkham game universe, praised for its mature tone, sharp wit, and surprising twists.

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Justice League Dark

The 2017 supernatural adventure pitting DC's magical heroes against a demonic threat, featuring Constantine, Zatanna, and Deadman.

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Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1

The 2021 noir murder mystery set in early Batman's career as a serial killer targets Gotham's crime families on each holiday, adapting the beloved comic.

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Superman: Red Son

The 2020 Elseworlds tale imagining Superman landing in Soviet Ukraine instead of Kansas, exploring ideology and power in a Cold War alternate history.

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Batman: Hush

The 2019 adaptation of Jeph Loeb's mystery epic following Batman as he investigates a shadowy villain called Hush targeting everyone he loves.

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Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

The 2017 adaptation of the classic comics arc featuring Terra's devastating betrayal of the Teen Titans and their confrontation with Deathstroke.

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