List RulesOnly movies based on DC comic books.
A list of DC Comics movies. These are films based on DC comics such as Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern, characters that live within the DC Universe. Unlike other comic book companies which really didn't start having films made until the turn of the century, DC Comics have been a bit more popular with several films being released in the 80s and a number of movies and serials dating all the way back to 1951.
Ironically, movies based on DC Comics almost put the comic book movie genre out of business during the 1990's (the Batman sequels). Today though, DC Comics films are in the middle of a renaissance. DC Comics is currently owned by DC Entertainment, which in turn is owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment and they have been putting out some excellent DC Comics movies as of late.
If you're into movies based on comic books, check out the best Marvel comic movies and the best DC animated movies for more awesome comic book movie action.
What the best movies based on DC Comics? It's up to you to decide.
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560109The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2008
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures/Syncopy FilmsThe Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics... more2
375111Batman
Jack Nicholson, Kim BasingerReleased: 1989
Directed by: Tim Burton
Studio: Warner Bros.Batman is a 1989 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics... more3
394128Batman Begins
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2005
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures/Syncopy FilmsBatman Begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics... more4
403160The Dark Knight Rises
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2012
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC... more5
345128V for Vendetta
Natalie Portman, John HurtReleased: 2006
Directed by: James McTeigue
Studio: Warner Bros.V for Vendetta is a 2006 American political thriller film directed by James McTeigue and... more6
291131Superman
Marlon Brando, Gene HackmanReleased: 1978
Directed by: Richard Donner
Studio: Warner Bros.Superman is a 1978 superhero film directed by Richard Donner. It is based on the DC Comics... more7
277123Batman Returns
Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher WalkenReleased: 1992
Directed by: Tim Burton
Studio: Warner Bros.Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film, directed and produced by Tim Burton, based... more8
292151Man of Steel
Henry Cavill, Amy AdamsReleased: 2013
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Man of Steel is a 2013 superhero film directed by Zack Snyder, based on the DC Comics... more9
315176Watchmen
Malin Åkerman, Carla GuginoReleased: 2009
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures/Paramount Pictures/Legendary PicturesWatchmen is a 2009 American neo-noir superhero film directed by Zack Snyder and starring Malin... more10
200120Superman II
Gene Hackman, Christopher ReeveReleased: 1980
Directed by: Richard Lester, Richard Donner
Studio: Warner Bros.Superman II is a 1980 British-American superhero film directed by Richard Lester. It is a... more11
185141Constantine
Rachel Weisz, Keanu ReevesReleased: 2005
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Studio: Warner Bros.Constantine is a 2005 American supernatural action-thriller film directed by Francis Lawrence... more12
159116Red
Bruce Willis, Morgan FreemanReleased: 2010
Directed by: Robert Schwentke
Red is a 2010 American action comedy film directed by Robert Schwentke, inspired by the comic... more13
12090Superman v Batman: Dawn of Justice
Ben Affleck, Henry CavillReleased: 2016
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a 2016 American superhero film directed by Zack Snyder,... more14
113127A History of Violence
Viggo Mortensen, Maria BelloReleased: 2005
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Studio: New Line CinemaThis film is a 2005 American thriller film directed by David Cronenberg and written by Josh... more15
8379Suicide Squad
Will Smith, Jared LetoReleased: 2016
Directed by: David Ayer
Suicide Squad is a 2016 American superhero film directed by David Ayer, based on the DC Comics... more16
8415Aquaman
Jason Momoa, Amber HeardReleased: 2018
Directed by: James Wan
Aquaman is a 2018 American superhero film, based on the DC Comics character, directed by James... more17
135158The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Sean Connery, Peta WilsonReleased: 2003
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Studio: 20th Century FoxThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, also promoted as LXG, is a 2003 superhero film loosely... more18
116138Road to Perdition
Tom Hanks, Daniel CraigReleased: 2002
Directed by: Sam Mendes
Studio: DreamWorksRoad to Perdition is a 2002 American thriller film directed by Sam Mendes. The screenplay was... more19
8595Red 2
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bruce WillisReleased: 2013
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Red 2 is an American action comedy film and sequel to Red. It was inspired by the limited... more20
135188Batman Forever
Nicole Kidman, Drew BarrymoreReleased: 1995
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Studio: Warner Bros.Batman Forever is a 1995 American superhero film directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by... more21
155Superman: Red Son
Jason Isaacs, Tara StrongReleased: 2020
Directed by: Sam Liu
Superman: Red Son is a 2020 American direct-to-video animated superhero film directed by Sam... more22
4764The Losers
Zoe Saldana, Idris ElbaReleased: 2010
Directed by: Sylvain White
The Losers is a 2010 action-adventure film written by Peter Berg, Andy Diggle and James... more23
1512Batman: Hush
Jason O'Mara, Jennifer MorrisonReleased: 2019
Directed by: Justin Copeland
Batman: Hush is a 2019 animated superhero film directed by Justin Copeland, based on the comic... more24
107173Superman Returns
Marlon Brando, Kevin SpaceyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Bryan Singer
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary PicturesSuperman Returns is a 2006 American superhero film directed and produced by Bryan Singer. It... more25
118235Green Lantern
Blake Lively, Ryan ReynoldsReleased: 2011
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Green Lantern is a 2011 action fantasy film written by Greg Berlanti, Michael Green and Marc... more