Justice League Dark: Apokolips War DC Animated Movie Details

[JayC]

The World’s Greatest Super Heroes square off once-and-for-all against the despotic Darkseid – with the fate of all humanity hanging in the balance – in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting May 5, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on May 19, 2020.
 

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be accompanied by the all-new DC Showcase animated short, Adam Strange. The thrilling tale, which offers insight into the space adventurer’s fascinating backstory, features Charlie Weber (How To Get Away with Murder) as the voice of title character.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP) and Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $24.98 SRP; Canada $29.98 SRP) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition, a DVD with the film in standard definition, and a digital version of the movie.

Culminating a six-year animated journey that began with the release of Justice League War in 2014, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War finds Earth 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. This is truly the war to end all wars, and only the victor will live to enjoy the spoils.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War features the largest Super Hero cast in the history of DC Universe Movies with dozens of actors/characters spotlighted in a grand ensemble of talent reprising their roles from this six-year story continuum. Matt Ryan (Legends of Tomorrow, Constantine), Jerry O’Connell (Carter, Bravo’s Play by Play, Stand by Me) and Taissa Farmiga (The Nun, The Mule, American Horror Story) anchor the cast as Constantine, Superman and Raven, respectively – the triumvirate determined to assemble the forces necessary to lead humanity’s final attack. Alongside that trio are the long-running core of Justice League voices -- Jason O’Mara (The Man in the High Castle, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Batman, Rosario Dawson (Briar Patch, Daredevil, Sin City) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T., Criminal Minds) as Cyborg and Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Insatiable, Ugly Betty) as The Flash – as well as JL-adjacents Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, The Librarians) and Rainn Wilson (The Office, The Meg) as the voices of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, respectively.

Tony Todd (Candyman) is the voice of the film’s key villain, Darkseid. The cast also boasts appearances by Camilla Luddington (Grey’s Anatomy) as Zatanna, Ray Chase (Justice League Dark, Final Fantasy XV videogame) as Jason Blood/Etrigan, Roger R. Cross (24, The Strain, Arrow) as John Stewart & Swamp Thing, Liam McIntyre (Spartacus: War of the Damned, The Flash) as Captain Boomerang, Hynden Walch (Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans) as Harley Quinn, Stuart Allan (Batman vs. Robin, Batman: Bad Blood) as Robin/Damian, Sachie Alessio (Batman: Hush) as Lady Shiva, and John DiMaggio (Futurama, Batman: Under the Red Hood) as King Shark.

Directors Matt Peters (LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters) and Christina Sotta (Young Justice) helm Justice League Dark: Apokolips War from a script by Ernie Altbacker (Batman: Hush, Justice League Dark) and Mairghread Scott (Wonder Woman: Bloodlines), who is also credited with creating the story. Amy McKenna (The Death of Superman) is producer, and Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) is co-producer. Executive Producers are Sam Register and James Tucker (Reign of the Supermen, Justice League Dark).

“Justice League Dark: Apokolips War is an epic story of supernatural proportions. A blockbuster, battle royale of a film filled with intense action and heartfelt emotions, serving up spotlight moments for our cast of unique characters,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. “This incredible thrill-ride takes us to the edge of the DC universe and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter.”
 

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Special Features
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital

 
-DC Showcase: Adam Strange (Animated Short) – On an asteroid mining colony, mysterious drifter Adam Strange is dismissed as an interplanetary derelict. But when the miners open a fissure into the home of a horde of deadly alien insects, his true identity is exposed. He is space adventurer Adam Strange, whose heroic backstory is played out in flashbacks as he struggles to save the very people who have scorned him for so long. Charlie Weber provides the voice of Adam Strange, alongside with Roger R. Cross, Kimberly Brooks, Ray Chase and Fred Tatasciore. Adam Strange is produced and directed by Butch Lukic (Batman Unlimited franchise), who also conceived the original story – which is written by J.M. DeMatteis (Constantine: City of Demons).

-Darkseid: New God/Evil Classic (New Featurette) – This documentary explores the machinations of one of fiction¹s greatest Super Villains as we learn more about what fuels Darkseid¹s drive to becoming a galactic Atilla the Hun and the importance of Deities in our classic and modern fiction.

-Filmmaker Audio Commentary – Observations and behind-the-scenes insight from Executive Producer James Tucker, Directors Matt Peters and Christina Sotta, and Screenwriter Ernie Altbacker.

-Look Back: Justice League Dark (Featurette) – John Constantine leads a group of misfit characters that use magic to vanquish their opponents. This is the dark version of the Justice League taking on the malevolent forces that go beyond our plane of existence.

-Look Back: Batman and Harley Quinn (Featurette) – Take a peek at the animated feature film, Batman and Harley Quinn, featuring the creators and talented voice cast. 

-From the DC Vault: Justice League Action, “Zombie King"

-From the DC Vault: Justice League Action, “Abate and Switch”

-From the DC Comics Vault: Teen Titans, “Nevermore"

-A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Superman: Man of Tomorrow – An advanced look at the next animated film in the popular DC Universe Movies collection.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.
 

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

On May 5, 2020, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, the Apple TV app, FandangoNOW, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On May 19, 2020, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

[SpiderS]

I am not big fan of this dc animated movie universe, they seem too bland and forgettable, however, they are entertaining enough to watch. 

[Satam]

1 hour ago, SpiderS said:

I am not big fan of this dc animated movie universe, they seem too bland and forgettable, however, they are entertaining enough to watch. 

I agree with you about it for the most part, especially the New 52 continuity movies with Jerry O'Connell as Superman and Jason O'Mara as Batman, but occasionally they put out The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Assault on Arkham, JL: Flashpoint Paradox, Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (not as good as Assault on Arkham but still good), and Justice League vs the Fatal Five.  I do, however, get the feeling only two of those count as the official DC Animated Universe from what I'm reading on Wikipedia.

[silverback77346]

I'm just waiting for this to be on DC Direct so I can get my money's worth. Starting to think that Im just a gullible fool and they are playing me.

[danmiel]

Wow, gotta take note of this in my calendar. I'm not a huge fan of JL but I'm always enjoying their new movies.

[Bhardin]

Huge fan of DC animated films and this looks like another must have for me. I think their movies just continue to get better and better.

[JayC]

The World’s Greatest Super Heroes square off once-and-for-all against the despotic Darkseid. Available on Digital starting May 5, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on May 19, 2020.
 

[Sy23]

This new movie is just in time. I’m a love all the DC Anime movies and need something new watch now. 

[GojiBill]

Saw some clips from this movie and there are some deaths that put Mortal Kombat fatalities to shame. Say what you will about this film series, but you cannot deny that they ended it with a bang.

[EvilHayato]

So I just watched this and I think it was awesome but yeah there are some crazy death scenes in the movie. Kind of did an ironic double feature and watched this and rewatched the new mk animated.. It was oddly very comparable in content. Really dug this movie tho, one of the better thats been released in a long time imo. 

[Goldbug]

I'm sorry but I think this got way too dark. I hope no little kids get their hands on this.

[SpiderS]

It reminds me of Marvel’s horrible Ultimatum comics but in this case it’s actually quite good I really only did like Flash point movie and maybe suicide squad: hell to pay, these 3 seem to be quite good. 

[JayC]

7 hours ago, Goldbug said:

I'm sorry but I think this got way too dark. I hope no little kids get their hands on this.

These DC movies are generally geared more for adults than kids.

[Goldbug]

15 hours ago, JayC said:

These DC movies are generally geared more for adults than kids.

True but a few parents are still ignorant of that fact.

 

I also didn't like the fact Batman had no plan at all to counter the threat. Not to mention the complete lack of any recon. Just too many character plot holes.
If I were betting on it I would say the writers only made this to kill as many Super Heroes as they could.

[EvilHayato]

20 hours ago, Goldbug said:

True but a few parents are still ignorant of that fact.

Sadly that covers alot of people not just parents. There is alot of animation out there that is adult oriented and many still believe its automatically kid friendly. It kind of blows my mind.  Altho I always saw DC shows/movies as for kids, it seems in recent years they have definitely been transitioning to a more adult oriented setting. No more Batman TAS or JLU type of story telling. 

[TheMikeSnyder]

The first JL Dark animated movie was really fun. Excited to check this one out.

[Batfreak87]

I absolutely LOVED this flick and highly recommend it.