The DCEU is a film continuity that started in 2013 and ended in 2023. The films starred the heroes and villains from DC Comics. The film continuity got mixed reception, but I liked most of the films in the continuity. The two versions of Justice League are highly different from each other, so I will be ranking them as separate films.
16. Wonder Woman
I've never been a big Wonder Woman fan, and sadly, the film did little to change my view of the character. It's a film that took itself too seriously for me to get much enjoyment out of.
15. Wonder Woman 1984
The sequel improves things by being lighter and more colorful than the first film, but it's not a film that I got that much out of.
14. Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
The film earns points for adapting underrated characters, but it loses points for not adapting those characters in ways that I was fully okay with.
13. Blue Beetle
The film focuses on a character that I've been pretty indifferent towards in the past, but the heart and humor mostly make up for that.
12. Shazam!
Like Blue Beetle, Shazam! is a film that benefits from having a fun, touching story about family.
11. The Suicide Squad
The film has a really fun cast and lots of memorable moments. It would be ranked higher if it didn't resort to mean-spirited humor.
10. Justice League (theatrical version)
The theatrical version is a bit random in terms of pacing and story, but it's an enjoyable film.
9. Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Shazam's sequel improves upon the first film by having a lot more superhero action and comedy.
8. Black Adam
Seeing Black Adam fight off against two underrated superheroes, Doctor Fate and Hawkman, is an exciting event.
7. Man of Steel
As an adaptation of Superman, it's terrible. However, as an action film, it's one of the best in the entire superhero genre.
6. Aquaman
The film gave the titular character the fun solo film that he had needed and deserved for a long time.
5. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
The film has the fun elements of the first film in addition to new, strong additions. The increased screentime and new design for Black Manta are elements that I greatly appreciate.
4. Suicide Squad
The film could be considered a random mess, but it's one of the most entertaining blockbusters of all time.
3. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Like Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman isn't a good adaptation of Superman. It also directly goes against Batman's morality. However, seeing two of the most essential characters of my childhood battle it out in a blockbuster film was an amazing experience that meant a lot to me.
2. Justice League (extended version)
Thanks to being twice as long as the theatrical version, the extended version of Justice League has more action, excitement, depth, heart and characters. It's one of the best superhero teams of all time and one of the most notable things to come out of the DCEU.
1. The Flash
Michael Keaton, the fan-favorite Batman of my childhood, came back to play his greatest role. It was something that I had desperately wanted for years, but I thought that it would never happen. Even though Michael Keaton's Batman isn't even the main character of the film, his role is enough for The Flash to be my favorite DCEU film of all time.
16. Wonder Woman
I've never been a big Wonder Woman fan, and sadly, the film did little to change my view of the character. It's a film that took itself too seriously for me to get much enjoyment out of.
15. Wonder Woman 1984
The sequel improves things by being lighter and more colorful than the first film, but it's not a film that I got that much out of.
14. Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
The film earns points for adapting underrated characters, but it loses points for not adapting those characters in ways that I was fully okay with.
13. Blue Beetle
The film focuses on a character that I've been pretty indifferent towards in the past, but the heart and humor mostly make up for that.
12. Shazam!
Like Blue Beetle, Shazam! is a film that benefits from having a fun, touching story about family.
11. The Suicide Squad
The film has a really fun cast and lots of memorable moments. It would be ranked higher if it didn't resort to mean-spirited humor.
10. Justice League (theatrical version)
The theatrical version is a bit random in terms of pacing and story, but it's an enjoyable film.
9. Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Shazam's sequel improves upon the first film by having a lot more superhero action and comedy.
8. Black Adam
Seeing Black Adam fight off against two underrated superheroes, Doctor Fate and Hawkman, is an exciting event.
7. Man of Steel
As an adaptation of Superman, it's terrible. However, as an action film, it's one of the best in the entire superhero genre.
6. Aquaman
The film gave the titular character the fun solo film that he had needed and deserved for a long time.
5. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
The film has the fun elements of the first film in addition to new, strong additions. The increased screentime and new design for Black Manta are elements that I greatly appreciate.
4. Suicide Squad
The film could be considered a random mess, but it's one of the most entertaining blockbusters of all time.
3. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Like Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman isn't a good adaptation of Superman. It also directly goes against Batman's morality. However, seeing two of the most essential characters of my childhood battle it out in a blockbuster film was an amazing experience that meant a lot to me.
2. Justice League (extended version)
Thanks to being twice as long as the theatrical version, the extended version of Justice League has more action, excitement, depth, heart and characters. It's one of the best superhero teams of all time and one of the most notable things to come out of the DCEU.
1. The Flash
Michael Keaton, the fan-favorite Batman of my childhood, came back to play his greatest role. It was something that I had desperately wanted for years, but I thought that it would never happen. Even though Michael Keaton's Batman isn't even the main character of the film, his role is enough for The Flash to be my favorite DCEU film of all time.
