The Avengers films and upcoming Captain America: Civil War movie allow Marvel fans to see some of their favorite characters together on the big screen, and now, DC fans will finally get the chance to experience the same thing with the Friday release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Whether you're heading to theaters to see who will win when the Dark Knight and Man of Steel go against each other, or just to check out Wonder Woman, the important thing is that you will watch it over the weekend, because there is no escaping the fact the entire Internet will be talking about it for days.
So, what better way to prepare for the film than by streaming as much DC content as possible? This includes some of our favorite Batman movies, as well as other series like The Flash and Arrow that we've been hooked on.
Here are the DC Comics movies and TV series available on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Video worth streaming before the March 25 premiere of Batman v Superman.
When you're done, you can always check out our Marvel movie and TV streaming guide.
Batman (1989)
| •Director: Tim Burton •Stars: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger •Why stream this title? This classic Batman movie is unique in a way only Tim Burton could pull off. Not to mention, it's just much more fun than the other Batman movies. •First Comic: Detective Comics #27, May 1939 •Available On: Netflix |
Man of Steel (2013)
| •Director: Zack Snyder •Stars: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon •Why Steam This? Gives good insight to Cavill's Superman, setting the stage for Batman v Superman. •First Comic: Action Comics #1, June 1938 •Available On: Amazon Video (rent for $3.99, buy for $9.99) |
The Dark Knight (2008)
| •Director: Christopher Nolan •Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart •Why Stream This? This series is darker than previous Batman movies, so it's perfect for getting ready for the even darker Batman v Superman. Plus, Ledger's Joker is arguably the best. •First Comic: The Joker first appeared in Batman #1 April 25, 1949 •Available On: Amazon Video (rent for $3.99, buy for $7.99. All four movies available). |
Gotham (2014-)
| •Creator: Bruno Heller •Stars: Ben McKenzie, Jada Pinkett Smith, Donal Logue •Why Stream This? It's exciting to figure out who will wind up being the popular comic villains. It brings Batman's world alive like never before, serving as a prequel we never knew we could love so much (plus, Paul Reubens, who played Penguin's father in Batman Returns, has just reprised his role!). •First Comic: Penguin first appeared in Detective Comics #58, December 1941 •Available On: Netflix, Hulu |
The Flash (2014-)
| •Creators: Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg •Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker •Why Stream This? When you need a break from the Caped Crusader and Supes, Barry Allen brings something new with his super speed super powers. •First Comic: Showcase #4, October 1956 •Available On: Netflix, Hulu |
Arrow (2012-)
| •Creators: Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Marc Guggenheim •Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey •Why Stream This? The CW does a great job getting us glued to the screen, as well as with introducing aspects from the comics. •First Comic: More Fun Comics #71, November 1941 •Available on: Netflix, Hulu |
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016-)
| • Creators: Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Phil Klemmer • Stars: Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill • Why Stream This? If you love superheroes sharing the screen, this is for you. It's also perfect for fans of The Flash and Arrow since some characters previously made appearances on the other series. • First Comic: Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics #1, January 1940 • Available On: Hulu |
Justice League (2001-2006)
| • Creators: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster • Stars: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr • Why Stream This? Batman v Superman is expected to set up the 2017 film Justice League, so this animated series is the perfect way to get introduced to the team. • First Comic: The Brave and the Bold #28, March 1960 • Available On: Netflix |
Also, in case you want to also check out comic books to help prepare for the release of Batman v Superman, check out our video below.
