The 15 Best DC Comics Movies, Ranked According to Letterboxd

DC Comics has seen a recent upswing with successful releases in theaters and on HBO Max, but its cinematic history stretches back far beyond the present moment, across live-action and animated projects. Before James Gunn begins his work on the DCU, it’s worth revisiting past films and how audiences have responded to them on Letterboxd, the social platform where fans review movies and track each other’s tastes.

Zack Snyder’s Watchmen (2009) earns praise for its striking visuals and holds a Letterboxd rating of 3.7/5.0. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) sits at 3.8/5.0, with fans singling out a brief but powerful flashback scene that underscores the film’s emotional core.

Animated adaptations fare strongly: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) rates 3.8/5.0 and is noted for faithfully translating the comic’s older, grimmer Bruce Wayne.

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