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Robert Pattinson in The Batman.

The Batman Part II, Superman: Legacy headline new DC film and TV slate

James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled the first slate of upcoming projects for DC Studios, including The Batman Part II and Superman: Legacy.
The Joker laughs in Batman.

The best supervillain deaths in movies, ranked

Though Marvel and DC tend to kill off supervillains after one film, many villains have had some memorable deaths in comic book movies.
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How 2019’s Brightburn shows what James Gunn has in store for Superman

While some are skeptical about James Gunn making a new Superman film, 2019's Brightburn offers some clues as to how the director will handle the Man of Steel.
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, screaming while surrounded by flowers in the film The Suicide Squad.

5 actors we hope will stay in James Gunn’s DC Universe

Now that James Gunn has taken over the DC Universe and canceled many of its projects, fans are wondering which actors will stay in the franchise.
Soldiers battle in combat in Warhammer 40,000.

5 things we want to see in Henry Cavill’s Warhammer show

Warhammer is coming to live-action thanks to Henry Cavill, and fans already have several ideas of what they want to see in the upcoming series.
Darkseid sits on a throne in "Zack Snyder's Justice League."

The 5 most powerful Superman villains, ranked

Superman's villains include some of the most fierce opponents in DC Comics. We rank the five most powerful baddies the Man of Steel has ever faced.
James Gunn on stage at San Diego Comic-Con.

7 things we want James Gunn to do in the DC Extended Universe

With James Gunn co-running DC Films, fans are excited to see how the acclaimed writer/director will run the entire DC Universe alongside Peter Safran.
Batman and Gordon having coffee in Holiday Knights.

The best DC Animated Universe Christmas episodes

For comic book and superhero fans during the holiday season, there is a solid selection of Christmas-themed adventures within the DC Animated Universe.

The 10 best movie sequels ever made

Sequels are almost impossible to nail, but sometimes a truly great one comes out of the blue. Here are the 10 best movie sequels ever made
Henry Cavill holds a sword as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher.

Why Henry Cavill is better as the Witcher than Superman

Henry Cavill made headlines last week when he announced he wouldn't return to The Witcher. However, is it wrong to say Cavill is a better Geralt than Superman?
Robert Downey Jr. In Avengers: Endgame.

The best superhero deaths in movies, ranked

There are many Marvel and DC superhero movies like Avengers: Infinity War, Watchmen, and Black Adam that show their heroes suffering some memorable deaths.
Batman confronts Catwoman in The Batman.

Why The Batman universe doesn’t need the DCEU

Amid course correcting the DCEU and the scorched-earth approach from the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, The Batman can prove it can stand wholly on its own.
A man looks at a spinning top in Inception.

Best movies of the 2010s, ranked by IMDB

The previous decade proved to be a transformative and memorable era for Hollywood. Here are the best movies of the 2010s according to IMDB.
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The best Superman movies, ranked

With Henry Cavill returning as the Man of Steel, we thought it would be worth ranking the best live-action Superman movies of all time.
Henry Cavill reclines as Sherlock Holmes in a scene from Enola Holmes 2.

Henry Cavill reveals more about Superman’s return, Enola Holmes 2, and the status of his gaming rig

Superman actor Henry Cavill discusses his return as Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes 2, as well as the future of the Man of Steel and his gaming rig's status.
Batman standing with Gotham and the Red Hood looming overhead.

The best Batman movies and shows on HBO Max

One of the best ways to celebrate Batman is with HBO Max's collection of live-action and animated movies and shows.
Batman overlooking the neon lights of Gotham in Arkham Knight.

Batman and the city: depictions of Gotham from The Dark Knight to Gotham Knights

Everyone knows Gotham City is Batman's HQ, but few know how the iconic location has changed in movies like The Dark Knight to video games like Gotham Knights.
Black Adam walks away from an explosion in Black Adam.

Black Adam’s ending explained

Want to know what happens in the DCEU movie Black Adam starring The Rock? Digital Trends has all the details (including who appears in the end credits scene).
Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight in red promo art for The Batman.

Batman’s live-action future should be on HBO, not on the big screen

Matt Reeves' prospective The Batman trilogy is undoubtedly the current focus, but DC should be looking to the HBO brand when the next reboot needs a new angle.
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Every DCEU villain ranked from worst to best

DCEU villains from Ares to Joker run the gamut from totally uninteresting to thoroughly compelling, but where exactly does each villain fall?
Batman holding his cape under the moonlight in Caped Crusader key art.

Batman: Caped Crusader can recapture the spirit of the DC Animated Universe

Despite the news of Batman: Caped Crusader being canceled on HBO Max, the animated show from Matt Reeves could still rekindle the era of the DCAU elsewhere.
Harley hugging Taz.

Warner Bros Games chief isn’t worried about the Discovery merger

The head of Warner Bros. Games says that it has been profitable and that there are no worries surrounding the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Terry McGinnis as Batman in promo art for the Batman Beyond animated series.

Batman Beyond deserves a ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ animated movie

With its unique premise and neon-soaked visuals, the dormant Batman Beyond franchise deserves a Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse-inspired animated movie.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Rises

10 years later, is The Dark Knight Rises a bad film or simply misunderstood?

Christopher Nolan wrapped up his Dark Knight trilogy with a third entry, The Dark Knight Rises, that seems rushed, surprisingly clumsy, and pretty unnecessary.
Early art for Batman: Caped Crusader.

Bye-bye, Batman: Caped Crusader. Animated series is no longer on HBO Max

HBO Max has dropped several animated projects, including Batman: Caped Crusader, which will all be shopped to find new homes on other services.
Batman spreading his cape in the Mask of the Phantasm poster.

Forget The Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is still the best Batman movie adaptation

The Batman set up an exciting crime-noir adaptation of the Dark Knight in live-action, but Mask of the Phantasm still stands as the character's best adaptation.
Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin.

Colin Farrell’s life is turned upside down in trailer for The Banshees of Inisherin

Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell play former friends whose connection comes to a very abrupt end in The Banshees of Inisherin.
Joaquin Phoenix in clown makeup as Joker in the 2019 movie.

Clayface and Man-Bat should get the ‘Joker’ movie treatment

DC had a surprise hit on its hands with Joker, and that sort of isolated storytelling could benefit Batman's more fantastical rogues like Man-Bat and Clayface.
Tom Cruise flys a plane in Top Gun: Maverick.

Hollywood is abandoning movie theaters at the wrong time

With Top Gun: Maverick and Thor: Love and Thunder, audiences are finally back in movie theaters. So why is Hollywood blowing it with a desolate fall film slate?
Amleth screams for battle In The Northmen.

Do original movie directors have a future in Hollywood?

Auteur-driven blockbusters like Dune have been all the rage for the last few years, but they're a double-edged sword when it comes to critics and audiences.
Sonic gets ready to battle in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Satire, subversion, and Sonic the Hedgehog: What a hit YouTube series reveals about web culture

By repurposing in-game Sonic cutscenes and overdubbing amusing new lines, this YouTuber has found a winning formula for satirizing online culture.
The shadowy silhouette of Batman standing atop a building in Gotham City.

10 best episodes from Batman: The Animated Series on HBO Max

With The Batman spreading its success over to HBO Max, fans should take a look at the revered Animated Series for some of the best Dark Knight stories.
Nightwing with his hands behind his head in DC Comics.

Nightwing is DC’s greatest force for good & the DCEU needs him

Nightwing, DC's biggest force for good, has never received a solo project on the big screen, but his presence is more necessary than ever.
Batman holding his cape under the moonlight in Caped Crusader key art.

Underrated Batman villains that should be in Caped Crusader

Batman arguably has the richest rogues' gallery in superhero history, but HBO Max's Caped Crusader show should dig into more underrated villains.