Extended universe · List checked on September 26, 2026
DC: what order to watch the movies and shows in?
DC has 23 titles to check off: 19 movies and 3 shows (4 seasons). For a first watch, follow release order: start with Man of Steel (2013) and finish with Man of Tomorrow (2027). In the story's chronological order, it all begins with Man of Steel (2013). The movies alone add up to 41 hrs 59 of viewing, not counting the movie still to come.
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DCEU (2013-2023)
DCU (2025-)
See the full chronological order
DCEU (2013-2023)
- Man of Steel (2013)
- Batman v Superman (2016)
- Suicide Squad (2016)
- Wonder Woman (2017)
- Justice League (2017)
- Aquaman (2018)
- Shazam! (2019)
- Birds of Prey (2020)
- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
- The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Black Adam (2022)
- Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
- The Flash (2023)
- Blue Beetle (2023)
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
DCU (2025-)
- Creature Commandos, season 1 (2024)
- Superman (2025)
- Peacemaker, season 1 (2022)
- Supergirl (2026)
- Lanterns, season 1 (2026)
- Peacemaker, season 2 (2025)
- Man of Tomorrow (2027)
How this list is made
Every title is linked to its TMDB entry, checked by hand, ID by ID. Shows are checked off season by season, in their place in both orders.
The saga has several continuities (DCEU (2013-2023), DCU (2025-)): each has its own section and numbering.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should you watch DC in?
For a first watch, follow release order: start with Man of Steel (2013) and finish with Man of Tomorrow (2027). In the story's chronological order, it all begins with Man of Steel (2013).
How long does it take to watch everything?
41 hrs 59 for the 18 movies already out, plus 4 seasons of TV; add the movie still to come.
Do you need to watch the shows?
The list has 3: Creature Commandos, Peacemaker, Lanterns. They slot in between the movies in both orders; the Movies filter hides them if you only want the films.