DC Movie Universe

The DC Movie Universe (DCMU) is a film franchise and shared fictional universe that is the setting of superhero films based in comic book characters created by DC Comics. It was established using crossovers between various superhero films released by DC since 2012.

Superman Reborn
Superman Reborn (2012) was the first installment of the universe and a reboot of the Superman film series. The film focuses on Superman's origin, from his birth on Krypton, his childhood in Smallville and his new role as a superhero in Metropolis, where he encounters his first opponent; General Zod, a fellow Kryptonian who wants revenge of Superman as his father, Jor-El, was responsible for imprisoning Zod during the last days of Krypton.

The film features Armie Hammer as Superman, Cobie Smulders as Lois Lane, Joel Courtney as Jimmy Olsen, Tommy Lee Jones as Perry White, Benedict Cumberbatch as General Zod, Michael Biehn as Jax-Ur, Jon Hamm as Jor-El and Harrison Ford and Meryl streep as Johnathan and Martha Kent. Superman Reborn was directed by Matthew Vaughn and scored by Danny Elfman.

The Batman
The Batman (2013) was the second installment of the universe and a reboot of the Batman film series. The film focuses on Edward Nygma, a Wayne Industries employee, who develops a device which can enhance the human brain. However, it is stolen by his boss, Roland Daggett, causing the unstable Nygma to snap and become the supervillain known as the Riddler. Meanwhile, Batman and Police Commissioner James Gordon investigate a series of murders and are sent clues by the killer, eventually revealed to be Nygma himself.

The film features Eric Bana as Batman, Geoffrey Rush as Alfred Pennyworth, Bryan Cranston as James Gordon, Emma Stone as Barbara Gordon, Billy Dee Williams as Lucius Fox and Michael C. Hall as Edward Nygma. The Batman was directed by Sam Mendes and scored by David Julyan.

The Flash
The Flash (2014) is the third installment of the universe and is the first theatrical Flash film. The film focuses on Barry Allen, a forensic scientist who suffers a lab accident and gains the powers of super speed and super strength. Meanwhile, fire consultant Mick Rory becomes obsessed with Barry's new alter ego, the Flash, and transforms himself into the supervillain Heat Wave.

The film features Bradley Cooper as Barry Allen, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Iris West, Dylan McDermott as Mick Rory, Ben Foster as Hunter Zolomon, Charles Dance as Darryl Frye and Anthony Anderson. The Flash was directed by Brett Ratner and scored by Cliff Martinez.

Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman (2014) is the fourth installment of the universe and the first theatrical Wonder Woman film. The film focuses on Princess Diana of Themyscira, who is charged with escorting pilot Steve Trevor back to America after he crash lands on Themyscira. Meanwhile, the God of War Ares escapes from his prison and raises an army of undead Amazons to attack Washington D.C.

The film features Michelle Monaghan as Wonder Woman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Steve Trevor, Eric Roberts as Ares and Famke Janssen as Hippolyta. Wonder Woman was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and scored by Marco Beltrami.

Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn
Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn (2015) is the fifth installment of the universe and a reboot of the Green Lantern film series. The film focuses on test pilot Hal Jordan, who is selected by dying Green Lantern Abin Sur to be his successor. He is taken to the planet Oa to be trained by other Green Lanterns such as Kilowog, Tomar-Re and Thaal Sinestro. Hal must then save Earth from the alien warlord Atrocitus, who has gained control of an army of Manhunters.

The film features Nathan Fillion as Hal Jordan, Selma Blair as Carol Ferris, Sam Neil as Carl Ferris, Michael Chiklis as Kilowog, John Hurt as Tomar-Re, Jason Isaacs as Thaal Sinestro, Kenneth Branagh as Abin Sur and Vin Diesel as Atrocitus. Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn was directed by Louis Leterrier and scored by Brian Tyler.