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Batman Begins
Starts the Dark Knight trilogy, a three-film Batman story with its own world.
Movie 2005 Batman and Joker films IMDb 8.2 Essential
How to Watch DC Movies in Order
This is a 9-title starting path for someone new to DC, in release order.Each pick starts a story, continues one from this list or stands alone.Full DC release order.
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2005
2008
The Dark Knight
The second film of the trilogy, so watch it right after Batman Begins.
Movie 2008 Batman and Joker films IMDb 9.1 Essential
2012
2013
Man of Steel
The first film of the DCEU, which tells one connected story across several films.
Movie 2013 DCEU IMDb 7.1 Essential
2017
Wonder Woman (2017)
A DCEU film that tells the origin of Diana, so it works as a first Wonder Woman story.
Movie 2017 DCEU IMDb 7.3 Essential
2019
Joker
A standalone story about the Joker, with no other DC film needed first.
Movie 2019 Batman and Joker films IMDb 8.3 Essential
2021
The Suicide Squad
A James Gunn film with a new cast of antiheroes, and the link to the DCU.
Movie 2021 DCEU IMDb 7.2 Essential
2022
The Batman (2022)
A new Batman story, set apart from the Dark Knight trilogy.
Movie 2022 Batman and Joker films IMDb 7.8 Essential
2025
Superman (2025)
Starts the new DCU, the universe that new DC films and series now build on.
Movie 2025 DCU IMDb 7.0 Essential
About this guide
DC has many separate universes, so there is no single order that covers all of it. This path picks one strong starting point from the main universes.
Batman has the most picks because Batman movies are what most people look for first. When you want more, the Batman, Superman and other franchise pages list every film.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start with DC movies?
Start with Batman Begins for Batman or Man of Steel for the DCEU. Superman (2025) is the best start for the new DCU.
Do I need to watch all DC movies in order?
No. DC has several universes with their own stories. This path picks a few strong starting points, and the full DC release order lists everything.
Why is this watch order in release order?
Release order shows each film in the order audiences first saw it, with no timeline to work out.