Every DCEU Movie In Release and Chronological Order (and Where to Watch Them)

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2025 is set to mark a new chapter in DC Comics’ cinematic universe, with James Gunn and Peter Safran taking the reins to relaunch DC on the big screen, starting with Superman. The movie will be the first film to kickstart James Gunn’s larger vision of a cohesive, shared DC Universe, now officially known as the DCU.

But as we look forward to this exciting new era, it’s worth reflecting on the legacy of the DCEU, a franchise that spanned for over a decade, and introduced fans to a darker, grittier heroic universe. With standout releases like Man of Steel, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Shazam!, the DCEU brought unforgettable heroes and epic clashes to the forefront of pop culture.

The DCEU broke new ground in celebrating powerful female characters, giving fans the first-ever live-action Harley Quinn, portrayed by Margot Robbie. Her electrifying performance in Suicide Squad made Harley Quinn an instant fan favorite, leading to her own standalone film, Birds of Prey, where she took center stage as a chaotic yet empowering anti-hero.

Equally trailblazing was Wonder Woman, a cultural and financial triumph for the franchise. Directed by Patty Jenkins, it became the most successful female-directed superhero movie in its opening weekend, shattering box office records and inspiring audiences worldwide with its portrayal of strength, compassion, and heroism.

If you’re interested in watching all the DCEU movies while you wait for the new DCU movies to release, check out this streaming guide below.

DCEU Movies In Chronological Order

If you’re looking to watch the DCEU movies in chronological order you’ll want to start with Wonder Woman, which takes place in 1918 at the same time as World War I. From there, you continue with Wonder Woman 1984, which amps up the action and expands on Wonder Woman’s storyline in the vibrant 1980s.

After the Wonder Woman movies, you move on to Man of Steel which introduces you to Henry Cavill’s iconic portrayal as Superman, followed by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, where you see Superman and Batman form a camaraderie. This is followed by Suicide Squad which introduces fans to the beloved antiheroes, and includes Margot Robbie’s breakout performance as Harley Quinn. Continuing with the trend of epic team-ups you have Justice League next.

From there, the chronological order of movies lines up with the order the films were released in excluding Zack Snyder’s Justice League which serves as a non-canon extended alternative to Justice League.

DCEU Movies In Release Order and Where to Watch Them Streaming Online

Many fans prefer to watch the DCEU movies in release order due to the connectivity issues within the shared DC universe. While older films like Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League are closely linked, newer releases like Shazam!, Birds of Prey, and Aquaman function more as standalone stories. With fewer interconnected plotlines spanning multiple movies, watching them in the order of release offers a more straightforward and hassle-free experience.

Check out JustWatch’s guide below for the full list of movies in release order and find out where to stream them online in India.

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  1. Man of Steel

    Man of Steel

    2013

    #1

    A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

  2. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

    #2

    Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

  3. Suicide Squad

    Suicide Squad

    2016

    #3

    From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.

  4. Wonder Woman

    Wonder Woman

    2017

    #4

    An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.

  5. Justice League

    Justice League

    2017

    #5

    Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.

  6. Aquaman

    Aquaman

    2018

    #6

    Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.

  7. Shazam!

    Shazam!

    2019

    #7

    A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.

  8. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

    #8

    Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare diamond from a crime lord.

  9. Wonder Woman 1984

    #9

    A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.

  10. Zack Snyder's Justice League

    #10

    Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

  11. The Suicide Squad

    The Suicide Squad

    2021

    #11

    Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.

  12. Black Adam

    Black Adam

    2022

    #12

    Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

  13. Shazam! Fury of the Gods

    #13

    Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.

  14. The Flash

    The Flash

    2023

    #14

    When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

  15. Blue Beetle

    Blue Beetle

    2023

    #15

    Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab.

  16. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

    #16

    Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Arthur (Aquaman) forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.