Confused about understanding the whole story of the DCEU film? Check out the discussion of the DC film sequence according to the storyline from Jaka below, gang!
Drooling at the compliments and benefits received Marvel through movies Marvel Cinematic University (MCU), DC as Marvel's rivals finally answered their challenge, the gang.
Through movies Man of Steel, DC finally started DC Extended Universe (DCEU) which carries a darker feel than their rivals.
Unfortunately, unlike the MCU films which have a strong story connection, DC movie sequence It's a bit messy which Jaka wants to make it clear here!
DC Movie Sequence According to Storyline
After the star-studded movie Justice League failed to meet DC expectations and Warner Bros., it was decided that the next DCEU film would be more independent, gang.
Although this method ends up producing quality films like Wonder Woman and Shazam!, it also spoils the consistency somewhat.
Finally, there are many DCEU films whose position is a bit unclear when looking at the DC film sequences from the beginning even though they still contain references to other DCEU films.
But, based on the information that Jaka has summarized, Jaka can positively provide DC movie sequence by storyline which at least still makes sense, gang!
1. Wonder Woman (2017) (First Movie in DC's True Movie Sequence)
The opening and closing scenes of the film are set after the film Batman v Superman, but the majority of the film's story takes place in the period World War I.
This makes a movie Wonder Woman is in first place in the sequence of watching DC films that tell the adventures of demi-god superheroes Diana/Wonder Woman.
In search of his mortal enemy, Ares, Diana entered the human world together Steve, American soldiers stationed on the island Themyscira Diana's birthplace.
After a series of DCEU films that were considered unsatisfactory, this best DC superhero film managed to convince the public that the DCEU films could compete with the MCU, gang!
2. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
As the title says, movie Wonder Woman 1984 takes place in 1984 in the middle of the cold war and became the second film in the DC film sequence universe, gang.
This time, Diana/Wonder Woman have to face a combination of ruthless businessmen Maxwell Lord and Barbara/Cheetah, a super villain which has abilities similar to cheetahs.
Uniquely, Diana is also mysteriously reunited with her true love, Steve, who lost his life in the predecessor film, gang!
Different from other 2020 movies like MCU movies Black WidowThe release of this film is still not delayed due to the case of the spread of the corona virus.
3. Man of Steel (2013)
Despite being released first, the film Man of Steel is the third film in the DC film sequence series which tells the beginning of the superhero Clark Kent/Superman.
Here, Clark who originally lived as an ordinary human chose to adopt the identity of Superman to fight the threat General Zodo.
At the climax of the film, Superman is forced to viciously kill Zod and This ending invites controversy because Superman is not actually a cold-blooded killer, gang!
4. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Taking time right after Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice became the fourth film on the DC film list universe, gang.
As the title suggests, this film tells the story of The conflict between Batman and Superman due to the manipulation of psychopathic genius Lex Luthor who wanted to destroy them both.
Although many praised the appearance Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, that does not prevent this film from being called one of the worst superhero films, gang.
Apart from appearing Wonder Woman, the film also contains cameos from other DC superheroes such as Aquaman and The Flash which will appear in Justice League.
5. Suicide Squad (2016)
Located after Batman v Superman in the DC movie sequence comics, Suicide Squad tell the story of the beginning of the formation of the team Suicide Squad consisting of a group of criminal psychopaths.
Government agency Amanda Waller formed this team to anticipate the appearance of another powerful being who can threaten human survival.
One of these psychopaths is Harley Quinn played by Margot Robbie whose performance was praised by a wide audience, the gang.
Unfortunately, this film was also heavily criticized for its unclear appearance Jared Leto which until now was considered as The most chaotic Joker actor.
6. Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey (2020)
DC movie sequence continues in Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey that tells the adventure Harley Quinn right after the ending of the movie Suicide Squad.
Heartache after being cut off Joker, Quinn establishes a friendship with a boy Cassandra Cain that the villain boss is aiming for Zionist Romance.
To protect Cassandra, Quinn joins the antihero other women like Huntress in the face of Sionis and his men, the psychopath Victor Zsasz.
Jaka himself considers this film as most entertaining DC movies because a lot of craziness Quinn and his friends were successfully executed in this film, gang!
7. Justice League (2017)
Continuing the DCEU 'core' story, the sequence for watching DC movies continues to Justice League which takes place 2 years after the sacrifice Superman at the end Batman v Superman.
In this void, the earth is attacked by Steppenwolf, an alien from the planet Apokolips, together with the troops Parademons hers.
Batman and Wonder Woman are forced to embrace other superheroes, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg to deal with this threat.
Sadly, problem behind the scenes forced this film to have to be re-shot with a different director and made this film have an incoherent story, gang!
8. Aquaman (2018)
Located a few months after Justice League, the sequence of watching DCEU movies continues in solo adventure Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the movie Aquaman.
Here, Aquaman joins together Mera to face her stepbrother's ambitions, Orm who intends to destroy humans because they have damaged the sea.
Aquaman also has to face David/Black Manta, a mercenary who holds a grudge against Aquaman for killing his father.
Uniquely, director James Wan who also made a series The Conjuring insert easter eggs ghost doll Annabelle in this movie, gang!
9. Shazam! (2019) (Last Movie in DCEU Movie Sequence)
Currently, the DC movie viewing sequence ends at the movie Shazam!, a funny superhero film whose main characters are a pair of little boys, gang!
Here, we are invited to get acquainted with Billy Batson chosen by the magic magician Shazam with the ability to become a superhero.
With his powers, he can transform into an adult superhero who is also named Shazam which makes it targeted by mad scientists Doctor Sivana.
Uniquely, actor Zachary Levi who played the superhero Shazam also had a role in the MCU as Fandral, one of the colleagues Thor in Asgard.
That's the list DC movie sequence according to the storyline from Jaka, gang. Film Joker Jaka doesn't mention it here because it has a separate world background.
In addition, many other upcoming DC films will also be separated from the DCEU, such as The Batman who will be played Robert Pattinson.
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