The live-action DC universe has been in a transition period as fans wait forThe FlashandJames Gunn’s grand visionfor the DCU to come to fruition. However, over the last decade, what has united many comic book readers has been DC’s animated universe of films. Now the latest film in the line,Justice League: Warworld, has been given an R-rating.
The edgy rating is pretty straightforward with the only reason given being “some bloody violence.” The animated DCU has loved getting its hands dirty for a while now asWarworldis the 13th R-rated animated film for the brand. This includesBatman: The Killing Joke,Batman: Gotham by Gaslight,Batman: Soul of the Dragon,Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay,Justice League Dark, andJustice League Dark: Apokolips War. This is also the second R-rated film in the “Tomorrowverse” continuity that was started with 2020’sSuperman: Man of Tomorrow— withBatman: The Long Halloween - Part 2being the other film. While it’s hard to expectWarworldto get any bloodier thanApokolips Warwhich was DC’s own messed-upAvengers: Endgame-style story, the source material definitely has the potential to warrant such a rating.
What’sJustice League: WarworldAbout?
The story ofWarworldwill see the Justice League in a classic comic scenario of being kidnapped and transported to the brutal title planet that’s known for its gladiatorial combat. Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman must unite to form a resistance and lead the entire planet to freedom. This was something that was teased in the post-credit scene in the last filmLegion of Super-Heroes. While this film’s not based on any specific DC storyline, Warworld, and the dreaded Mongal are major cornerstones in the universe. Outside the comics, the planet has appeared in many TV shows, movies, and games including the iconicJustice Leagueanimated series. Also, given that this is centered around Warworld, DC fans should expect our favorite heroes to be forced to fight each other at some point in the film.
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When WillJustice League: WarworldBe Released?
There’s no confirmed release date forJustice League: Warworldyet, but the film is expected to debut sometime this summer. It’s safe to assume the movie will arrive around San Diego Comic-Con which takes place at the end of July.Warworldwill starJensen Ackles,Stana Katic,Darren Criss,Ike Amadi,Troy Baker,Matt Bomer, andFrank Grillo. you’re able to read about the full cast listinghere. The film was directed byLegion of Super-Heroes’Jeff Wamesterfrom a screenplay bySupernatural’sJeremy Adams. While DC fans wait for more information aboutWarworld’s bloody antics, you can view the trailer forLegion of Super-Heroesdown below.
