Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- dark
- magical
- tense
- superhero movie night
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film brisk, entertaining, and effective as a showcase for DC's supernatural characters, though some viewers considered it an uneven addition to the animated slate.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The loosely assembled team is recruited specifically to confront supernatural threats beyond the normal Justice League's abilities.
The film is explicitly framed as the dark side of justice and follows supernatural heroes through a darkly magical conflict.
John Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman band together to address threats requiring complementary powers.
The film combines DC superheroes with monsters and supernatural threats, while its R rating and horror classification signal an adult-oriented edge.
Films like Justice League Dark, and why
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Shares animated superhero action, occult mythology, supernatural threats, and a darker ensemble tone.
Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie
Combines comic-book heroes with horror imagery, magic, and a fast-moving supernatural adventure.
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham
Features an ensemble of supernatural heroes confronting occult forces in a dark animated fantasy-action format.
Doctor Strange
Connects superhero spectacle with magical lore, monsters, and a serious supernatural conflict.
Movie Details
- Director
- Jay Oliva
- Release Date
- 2017-01-24
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (1172)
Cast
- Matt Ryan
- Jason O'Mara
- Camilla Luddington
- Nicholas Turturro
- Rosario Dawson
- Jerry O'Connell
- Alfred Molina
- Roger Cross
- Jeremy Davies
- Enrico Colantoni
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Justice League Dark about?
- A darkly entertaining animated DC crossover sends Constantine and an unconventional team of heroes against occult forces beyond the Justice League’s reach.
- What is Justice League Dark like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Justice League Dark as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Justice League Dark violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Justice League Dark as moderate.
- What did critics think of Justice League Dark?
- Critics generally found the film brisk, entertaining, and effective as a showcase for DC's supernatural characters, though some viewers considered it an uneven addition to the animated slate.
- Which films are like Justice League Dark?
- Films with a similar feel include Batman: Under the Red Hood, Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie, Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham, and Doctor Strange.
- How long is Justice League Dark?
- Justice League Dark runs 76 minutes.
- Where can I watch Justice League Dark?
- In United States, Justice League Dark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
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