DC Comics has been the foundation of superhero storytelling for over 80 years. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League are among the most recognisable characters in global popular culture.
The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) launched in 2013 with Man of Steel and has undergone significant creative turbulence since — a change in studio leadership, an abandoned Snyderverse, and a full reboot under James Gunn's DC Studios beginning in 2025.
This guide covers both the original DCEU and the new DC Universe.