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Superman is Richard Donner's 1978 DC film starring Christopher Reeve, widely credited with proving a comic-book superhero could anchor a major studio blockbuster.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a 1993 animated Batman film tied to Batman: The Animated Series and released theatrically by Warner Bros.
Batman is Tim Burton's 1989 DC film starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, a box-office hit that won the Oscar for Best Art Direction.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a 2000 animated film set in the Batman Beyond future, bringing Mark Hamill's Joker into Terry McGinnis's Gotham.
Superman is James Gunn's 2025 DC Studios reboot starring David Corenswet, released as the first feature film of the new DC Universe continuity.
The Death of Superman is a 2018 animated DC film retelling Superman's fatal battle with Doomsday as the first half of a two-part adaptation.
Hellboy is Guillermo del Toro's 2004 film based on Mike Mignola's Dark Horse Comics hero, with Ron Perlman playing the demon investigator.
Wonder Woman is a 2009 animated DC origin film directed by Lauren Montgomery, with Keri Russell voicing Diana of Themyscira.
Justice League: The New Frontier is a 2008 animated DC film adapting Darwyn Cooke's retro Cold War miniseries about the League's formation.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths is a 2010 animated DC film about the League fighting the Crime Syndicate from a parallel Earth.
Superman vs. The Elite is a 2012 animated DC film adapting Joe Kelly's Action Comics story about Superman's ethics against lethal antiheroes.
Planet Hulk is a 2010 Marvel animated film directed by Sam Liu, notable for adapting Greg Pak's Sakaar gladiator storyline.
Justice League: War is a 2014 animated DC film adapting Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's New 52 Justice League: Origin storyline.
Batman is a 1966 U.S. film based on the Adam West television series, notable as the first full-length theatrical Batman adaptation.
Justice League Dark is a 2017 animated DC film centered on occult heroes such as John Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, and Swamp Thing.
Green Lantern: First Flight is a 2009 animated DC film that retells Hal Jordan's origin as a Green Lantern, with Christopher Meloni voicing Jordan.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is a 2009 animated DC film adapting Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness's arc about Lex Luthor targeting both heroes.
Superman: Doomsday is a 2007 animated feature adapting The Death of Superman and launching the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line.
Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme is a 2007 animated Marvel film, notable for retelling Stephen Strange's origin after a car crash.
The Powerpuff Girls Movie is a 2002 theatrical prequel to Craig McCracken's Cartoon Network series, showing the girls' creation and first battle.
Ultimate Avengers is a 2006 direct-to-video animated Marvel film based on The Ultimates, notable as the first Marvel Animated Features release.
Ultimate Avengers 2 is a 2006 animated sequel, notable for adding Black Panther and Wakanda to the team's battle against the Chitauri.
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow is a 2008 animated Marvel film, notable for centering on the Avengers' children fighting Ultron.
Superman and the Mole Men is a 1951 U.S. film starring George Reeves, notable as the first theatrical feature based on a DC Comics character.
The Invincible Iron Man is a 2007 animated Marvel film, notable as the third Marvel Animated Features release and an origin story for Tony Stark.
Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors is a 2018 Marvel Animation television film, notable for spotlighting Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, Quake, and Patriot.
Supergirl is Craig Gillespie's 2026 DC Studios film starring Milly Alcock, adapted from Tom King and Bilquis Evely's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher is a 2014 Japanese Marvel anime film by Madhouse, notable as a team-up between Natasha Romanoff and Frank Castle.
The Incredible Hulk Returns is a 1988 NBC television film with Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno, notable for introducing a live-action Thor.
