Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Movie Guide

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Justice League Dark: Apokolips War follows a battered group of DC heroes and unlikely allies as they regroup after Darkseid devastates Earth. With the planet’s survivors facing an overwhelming threat, the remaining forces of good must unite, plan their response and confront the intergalactic tyrant.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War is a 2020 animated action-adventure from the DC animated movie universe. The film places its heroes in the aftermath of a disastrous conflict with Darkseid, leaving Earth devastated and its defenders badly diminished.

Rather than focusing on a single hero, the story brings together members of the Justice League, Teen Titans, Suicide Squad and other surviving figures. Their shared objective is clear: reorganize their forces and challenge Darkseid before the planet and its remaining inhabitants are lost.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War movie details

Story without spoilers

The film begins after Darkseid’s campaign has inflicted severe damage on Earth and defeated much of the Justice League. The surviving heroes and other forces associated with the DC universe must set aside their separate roles and work toward a common plan.

John Constantine, Superman, Raven, Batman, Wonder Woman and other familiar characters are among the central figures represented in the voice cast. Their effort combines regrouping, strategy and direct resistance as they prepare to take the fight back to Darkseid. The premise establishes a bleak, high-stakes conflict without revealing how the confrontation unfolds.

What to expect

This is an animated superhero film built around action, adventure, fantasy and a large ensemble of DC characters. Its premise emphasizes a damaged world, an apparently overwhelming enemy and a coordinated attempt to reverse a catastrophic defeat.

The supplied keywords point to a notably grim atmosphere, with descriptions including “hopeless,” “depressing” and “bitter.” Viewers can therefore expect a darker tone than a straightforward team-up story, along with comic-book mythology and a conflict centered on survival, sacrifice and resistance—without assuming details beyond the stated premise.

Cast and creative team

Matt Peters and Christina Sotta direct Justice League Dark: Apokolips War from a screenplay by Mairghread Scott and Ernie Altbacker. The English voice cast includes Matt Ryan as John Constantine, Jerry O’Connell as Clark Kent / Superman, Taissa Farmiga as Rachel Roth / Raven, Jason O’Mara as Bruce Wayne / Batman and Rosario Dawson as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman.

Stuart Allan voices Damian Wayne / Robin, with Rebecca Romijn as Lois Lane, Rainn Wilson as Lex Luthor, Tony Todd as Darkseid and Shemar Moore as Victor Stone / Cyborg. The ensemble reflects the film’s broad combination of Justice League members, allies and opposing forces.

• Matt Ryan as John Constantine (voice)
• Jerry O'Connell as Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
• Taissa Farmiga as Rachel Roth / Raven (voice)
• Jason O'Mara as Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
• Rosario Dawson as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
• Stuart Allan as Damian Wayne / Robin (voice)
• Rebecca Romijn as Lois Lane (voice)
• Rainn Wilson as Lex Luthor (voice)
• Tony Todd as Darkseid (voice)
• Shemar Moore as Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)

Release and production context

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War was released on May 5, 2020. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes and was produced in the United States of America. The film is in English and was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC.

Production companies: Warner Bros. Animation, DC

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With its post-defeat premise and unusually broad roster of DC characters, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War is positioned as a concise animated fantasy-action story about resistance against an intergalactic tyrant. Its 90-minute runtime keeps the focus on the central crisis, the regrouping of Earth’s remaining defenders and the effort to confront Darkseid.

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