There's also a lot to digest in Aquaman, as the movie gives fans a crash course on ten thousand years' worth of Atlantean history. Don't worry, though — we're here to help you keep track of all those lost tribes and strange artifacts and weird merman names.
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Superhero movies have generated billions at the box office, but that doesn't mean they're always successful. The following superhero flicks bombed super hard.
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It's not over until the Clown Prince of Crime cackles — and he just did. Director Todd Phillips announced on Monday, December 17 that filming on his upcoming Joker movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix as failed comedian Arthur Fleck, the man who takes on the Joker mantle, has officially wrapped.
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What's left to take away after the Atlantean prince's rise to power and journey of self-discovery? Well, a whole lot of questions, not the least of which is how they taught an octopus to drum. Here's what we still want to find out about the world of DC's undersea kingdoms.
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Like any good movie adapted from a comic book with years and years of history, Aquaman has its fair share of Easter Eggs. Interestingly, while there are a few nods to Aquaman's comic book past, there are also a handful of non-DC Comics references hidden in the film.
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Henry Cavill isn't swinging his cape away from his Superman post just yet — according to fellow DC Extended Universe actor Jason Momoa, that is. The Aquaman star shut down rumors that Cavill would soon hang his cowl, stepping away from the Man of Steel mantle and the DCEU for good.
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Joel McHale: actor, comedian, writer, television host, and now, superhero. The Community alum and former host of The Soup has been cast in the forthcoming DC series Stargirl. He'll portray Starman (a.k.a. Sylvester Pemberton) alongside Brec Bassinger's Courtney Whitmore, the titular Stargirl.
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Much of what is assumed about Watchmen and its making would be loudly shouted down by creators Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The inspirations for Watchmen, its creators' intentions, and the contributions each creator brought to the table are often misunderstood or overlooked.
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Here's a look at the untold truth behind one of DC's most fascinating characters.
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There are very few things Batman doesn't excel at, and even fewer that he just can't do at all. They do exist, however, and there's one character who can do quite a bit that Batman can't: the Joker. Here are the things that the Joker can do that Batman just can't.
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Let's merrily break down the real reasons Robin Hood bombed at the box office.
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After a couple of big-screen appearances, Jason Momoa's Aquaman is finally stepping out on his own with his first solo adventure.
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The world has known for months now that Joaquin Phoenix is playing DC's Clown Prince of Crime in director Todd Phillips' Joker movie. But is he actually our next Joker? A new theory suggests that Phoenix's character, struggling comedian Arthur Fleck, in the origin film isn't the real Joker.
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On the most recent episode, the series teased that viewers' craving for Batman might not be satisfied for quite some time.
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The CW's Elseworlds crossover event just got a lot more Super. The first image of Superman and Lois Lane from the much-teased mashup of the network's popular DC Comics-based series Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl has been made public, thanks to star Tyler Hoechlin's Instagram post.
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Jonny Quest finally has somebody steering the ship. Warner Bros. has hired The Lego Batman Movie director Chris McKay to direct the live-action adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera animated series, which aired for only one season in 1964. The picture has been in the works for some time.
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There's more to Bane than most people know. From a twisted origin to his tenure as an almost good guy, here's the truth behind Batman's overpowered nemesis.
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The swamp just got a little more crowded. Veteran actor Will Patton has been cast in a co-leading role opposite Crystal Reed in Swamp Thing.
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Superman's black suit and numerous variations have reappeared often in the comics over the years, and looking at those appearances hints toward what we might expect from the black-clad Superman of "Elseworlds" in the Arrowverse.
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Keep a watchful eye over Gotham City, will you, Mr. Whigham? Speaking in a recent interview, Shea Whigham dished up details on his role in Todd Phillips' Joker, offering information about the type of guy he plays in the Joaquin Phoenix-starrer.
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Batman has indicated that he doesn't believe in God — but what does that mean in a comics universe where he's punched bad guys shoulder-to-shoulder with a literal angel? The answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think.
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Swamp Thing has officially found its Swamp Thing... the man and the monster. The forthcoming DC Universe streaming series has cast Andy Bean (Transformers: The Last Knight) in the role of Alec Holland, the scientist whose work leads to his transformation into the titular creature.
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Playing the Clown Prince of Crime really takes it out of a guy. Director Todd Phillips recently shared a photo of Joaquin Phoenix relaxing in between takes on the set of Joker, the forthcoming film in which Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, the struggling comedian who eventually becomes the Joker.
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Virginia Madsen is heading to the swamp. Madsen has been cast in the upcoming series Swamp Thing, produced by Aquaman director James Wan under his Atomic Monster production banner for release on DC's upcoming subscription-based streaming service DC Universe. She'll star alongside Crystal Reed.
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Todd Phillips' Joker movie has finally cast two of the most recognizable characters in the DC Comics lore, Bruce Wayne and his loyal butler and confidant Alfred Pennyworth, to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime — but the choices may raise a few eyebrows.
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From recalled issues to critical re-examinations, and all the way to some surprising instances of decidedly adult content, the Dark Knight has faced plenty of real-world controversy. Here are the most notable issues prompting fan reaction that was divisive, dismissive, or downright disgusted.
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While most fans couldn't really make sense of Jared Leto's Joker in Suicide Squad, there was no arguing against the fact that the Clown Prince of Crime had a unique look in the movie. But now, director David Ayer has confessed that he made a mistake with the character's design.
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