Legion of Super-Heroes
A grieving Supergirl finds purpose among the Legion of Super-Heroes while confronting a dangerous futuristic conspiracy.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- earnest
- uplifting
- brisk
- superhero movie night
- comic book marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a standard but enjoyable animated superhero adventure with an effective focus on the Legion's team spirit.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kara is devastated by Krypton's loss and must adjust to life on Earth while joining the Legion.
The film places its superhero team and Dark Circle conflict in a far-future setting involving cyborgs and advanced weaponry.
The Dark Circle searches for a powerful weapon held in the Legion's sphere of influence.
The Warner Bros. Animation and DC production adapts Legion superheroes through animated science fiction action imagery.
Films like Legion of Super-Heroes, and why
Justice League: Warworld
animated superhero adventure with a young hero joining a larger team against a high-stakes threat
Justice League vs. the Fatal Five
dc animated science fiction action featuring team dynamics, cosmic danger, and recognizable superheroes
Superman: Man of Tomorrow
comic-book animated adventure balancing coming-of-age emotion with futuristic superhero conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Wamester
- Release Date
- 2023-02-07
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (231)
Cast
- Meg Donnelly
- Harry Shum Jr.
- Jensen Ackles
- Gideon Adlon
- Matt Bomer
- Darren Criss
- Robbie Daymond
- Darin De Paul
- Ben Diskin
- Victoria Grace
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- 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 Legion of Super-Heroes about?
- A grieving Supergirl finds purpose among the Legion of Super-Heroes while confronting a dangerous futuristic conspiracy.
- What is Legion of Super-Heroes like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Legion of Super-Heroes as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Legion of Super-Heroes violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Legion of Super-Heroes as moderate.
- What did critics think of Legion of Super-Heroes?
- Critics broadly found the film a standard but enjoyable animated superhero adventure with an effective focus on the Legion's team spirit.
- Which films are like Legion of Super-Heroes?
- Films with a similar feel include Justice League: Warworld, Justice League vs. the Fatal Five, and Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
- How long is Legion of Super-Heroes?
- Legion of Super-Heroes runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch Legion of Super-Heroes?
- In United States, Legion of Super-Heroes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
In Ember's collections
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