There are plenty of great DC movies and TV shows on Netflix for comic book fans to check out, which is one thing that makes it one of the best streaming services to subscribe to today. Let's take a deeper look at all of the great superhero movies and series under the DC umbrella that a Netflix subscription provides — some of which a Max subscription will not even get you.
Preacher (2016-2019)
Criminal-turned-minister Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), his ex-girlfriend Tulip (Ruth Negga), and a vampire named Cassidy (Joe Gilgun) team up to, literally, find God after the Almighty goes missing.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: Based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's hit DC Wildstorm comic, Preacher is a refreshingly unique and cheekily funny supernatural thriller from developers Sam Catlin, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg.
Batwheels (2022-Present)
The Batmobile (voiced by Jacob Bertrand) and other vehicles used by the Dark Knight (voiced by Ethan Hawke) and the BatFamilly become equipped with a sentient A.I. that allows them to become heroes on their own.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: For younger children who may not be ready for the live-action Batman films or even Batman: The Animated Series, Batwheels serves as a perfect entry point into the DC Universe.
The Flash (2023)
After discovering he can travel through time, Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) finds himself trapped in an another reality where he must team-up with alternate versions of himself and other heroes.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: Director Andy Muschietti's DC Multiverse-spanning adventure, The Flash, qualifies as one of the best live-action Batman movies in recent memory for Michael Keaton's awesome return to the role and also features a great performance by Sasha Calle as Supergirl.
Justice League And Justice League Unlimited (2001-2004, 2004-2006)
Batman (the late Kevin Conroy), Superman (George Newbern), Wonder Woman (Susan Eisenberg), and more of the world’s greatest heroes form an alliance that grows much, much larger in later years.
Why they are some of the best DC titles on Netflix: Relive all of the best episodes of Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, which was the cornerstone of the much esteemed DC Animated Universe that was spearheaded by Batman: The Animated Series.
The Batman (2004-2008)
The wealthy, orphaned Bruce Wayne (Rino Romano, one of the most underrated and best Batman voice actors) becomes a symbol of his greatest fear to intimidate the most feared criminals threatening Gotham City.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: Not to be confused with the 2022 comic book movie starring Robert Pattinson, The Batman is an animated series that offers a refreshing take on the early years of Bruce Wayne’s war on crime.
Arrow (2012-2020)
An irresponsible billionaire (Stephen Amell) returns from a long hiatus with a new determination to protect his crime-ridden city with expert archery skills.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: Based on the character of Oliver “Green Arrow” Queen, co-developer Greg Berlanti’s acclaimed Arrow pioneered a shared universe of DC TV shows on The CW that came to aptly be known as the “Arrowverse.”
The Flash (2014-2023)
After he is struck by lightning, a forensics investigator (Grant Gustin) gains the ability to move faster than any other living being.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: The second installment of the Arrowverse, The CW’sThe Flash, also boasts one of the most beloved iterations of Barry Allen.
Supergirl (2015-2021)
Clark Kent’s cousin, Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist), uses her Kryptonian abilities to fight crime on her own in National City.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: Originally airing on CBS before joining her fellow Arrowverse-canon series on The CW, Supergirl is, surprisingly, among the lowest-rated superhero TV shows on IMDb, but is one of the best modern DC TV shows, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow (2016-2022)
A diverse group of crime fighters and criminals work together, traveling through time to fight evil.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: You never know what you are going to see next while following the ragtag crew from DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, which was cancelled before it could finish its story after seven seasons.
Black Lightning (2017-2021)
A former superhero (Cress Williams) with the ability to generate electricity comes out of retirement to protect his community from a vicious criminal gang.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: One of the more unique installments of the Arrowverse — for following an older character who forms a team with his own family — is Black Lightning, which was cancelled at The CW after four seasons.
Lucifer (2016-2021)
After growing tired of his life ruling Hell, Satan (Tom Ellis) comes to Earth in human form and uses his expertise in all things evil as an LAPD consultant.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: Originally airing on Fox, Lucifer — based on the DC Vertigo title — later became one of the best crime TV shows on Netflix for its dazzling blend of fantasy and hard-boiled mystery.
Sweet Tooth (2021-2024)
A young, half-man, half-deer hybrid (Christian Convery) struggles to survive Earth’s post-apocalyptic landscape with help from one of the few humans left (Nonso Anozie).
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: Robert Downey Jr. serves as a producer for this comparatively more lighthearted adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s dark, dystopian fantasy series from DC Comics, Sweet Tooth.
The Sandman (2022-Present)
After spending over a century in captivity, the personification dreams (Tom Sturridge) must prevent a living nightmare (Boyd Holbrook) from wreaking havoc on the Earth.
Why it is one of the best DC titles on Netflix: After years in development hell, Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman — which has a second season in the works — was finally adapted for screen as a Netflix original series featuring a top-notch, star-studded cast and a passionate understanding of its source material.
Bodies (2023)
The same corpse of an unidentified man is discovered in the exact same place in London by four different detectives in four different time periods.
Why they are some of the best DC titles on Netflix: Based on Si Spencer's acclaimed graphic novel published by DC Vertigo in 2015, Bodies is an eight-episode, Netflix original crime drama with a mind-bending sci-fi twist, developed by Torchwood writer Paul Tomalin.
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