Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Seen it?2020 | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, action fans and animation lovers. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Earth is decimated after intergalactic tyrant Darkseid has devastated the Justice League in a poorly executed war by the DC Super Heroes. Now the remaining bastions of good – the Justice League, Teen Titans, Suicide Squad and assorted others – must regroup, strategize and take the war to Darkseid in order to save the planet and its surviving inhabitants.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 175K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Peters, Christina Sotta
- Matt RyanJohn Constantine (voice)
- Jerry O'ConnellClark Kent / Superman (voice)
- Taissa FarmigaRachel Roth / Raven (voice)
- Jason O'MaraBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
- Rosario DawsonDiana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
- Stuart AllanDamian Wayne / Robin (voice)
- Rebecca RomijnLois Lane (voice)
- Rainn WilsonLex Luthor (voice)
- Tony ToddDarkseid (voice)
- Shemar MooreVictor Stone / Cyborg (voice)