From left: All-Star Superman, Justice League: The New Frontier and Batman: Year One (Screenshot).The Snyder Cut of Justice League on HBO Max sparked renewed interest in Zach Snyder's vision for DC Extended Universe. This is the answer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe which began with Man Of Steel (2013). It is unlikely that Snyder will fulfill his dream of making Lois Lane, the child of Bruce Wayne, into Batman. However DC Comics fans can find many films that are equally weird and dark on the same streaming platform.Warner Bros. has been publishing a steady stream direct-to-video animated films that are based on DC Comics since 2007. Some are set in a shared universe that was created by The New 52 Comics Relaunch in 2011. Others are adaptations and updates to popular arcs from the past. These films don't directly tie in to any DC animated TV series, unlike previous releases like Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. They are rated PG-13 which allows them to explore more mature and violent stories.There are currently 41 DC Universe Animated Original Movies available, with the majority of them being available on HBO Max. You can probably find a good starting point by choosing your favorite comic character or superhero. The average quality of the movies is surprising high. We have compiled a list of top 10 DC animated films for you to enjoy a more focused dive into DC animation.
