Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
A mysterious Kryptonian teenager becomes the focus of a dangerous struggle between Superman, Batman, and the cosmic tyrant Darkseid.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- heroic
- kinetic
- heightened
- superhero marathon
- comic book movie night
What critics said
Critics were divided, with some praising the story and Summer Glau's performance while others found the film underwhelming and criticized Andre Braugher's Darkseid.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Big Barda, Supergirl, and Darkseid all participate in the central conflict.
Kara Zor-El is a mysterious teenager struggling to understand her powers and connection to Superman.
Darkseid's interest in Supergirl carries the story from Earth to the danger of Apokolips.
The film foregrounds superhuman abilities, action set pieces, and the fantastical world of Apokolips.
Films like Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, and why
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
animated superhero crossover with cosmic stakes, iconic heroes, and a powerful young female protagonist
Justice League: Doom
dc animated action adventure featuring Superman, Batman, intergalactic villains, and heightened comic-book spectacle
Wonder Woman
female-led superhero origin story combining coming-of-age conflict, action, and extraterrestrial mythology
Movie Details
- Director
- Lauren Montgomery
- Release Date
- 2010-09-28
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (799)
Cast
- Tim Daly
- Kevin Conroy
- Summer Glau
- Andre Braugher
- Susan Eisenberg
- Julianne Grossman
- Ed Asner
- Rachel Quaintance
- Andrea Romano
- Salli Saffioti
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Superman/Batman: Apocalypse about?
- A mysterious Kryptonian teenager becomes the focus of a dangerous struggle between Superman, Batman, and the cosmic tyrant Darkseid.
- What is Superman/Batman: Apocalypse like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Superman/Batman: Apocalypse violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Superman/Batman: Apocalypse as moderate.
- What did critics think of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse?
- Critics were divided, with some praising the story and Summer Glau's performance while others found the film underwhelming and criticized Andre Braugher's Darkseid.
- Which films are like Superman/Batman: Apocalypse?
- Films with a similar feel include Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, Justice League: Doom, and Wonder Woman.
- How long is Superman/Batman: Apocalypse?
- Superman/Batman: Apocalypse runs 79 minutes.
- Where can I watch Superman/Batman: Apocalypse?
- In United States, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
In Ember's collections
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