Attention all DC fans: Your streaming queue just got a major upgrade! Five new DC movies have landed on HBO Max, and trust me, you’re going to want to check these out. But here’s where it gets interesting—one of them has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while another is famously known as one of the most critically panned films in DC history. Intrigued? Let’s dive in.
HBO Max, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (the same powerhouse behind DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures), has been steadily expanding its library of superhero content. If you’re already a subscriber, you might have caught classics like Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel or James Gunn’s Superman. But these five new additions? They’re a mix of fan-favorite animations, nostalgic throwbacks, and—let’s be honest—a few head-scratching choices that are still sparking debates.
So, what’s on the list? First up is Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans, the 2019 animated crossover that’s currently sitting pretty with that 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. This film brings together the wacky, comedic world of Teen Titans Go! and the darker, more serious tone of the original 2003 Teen Titans series. It’s a treat for fans of both styles, and the 88% audience score on Popcornmeter proves it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Next, we have Catwoman (2004), directed by Pitof and starring Halle Berry. And this is the part most people miss: While the film is notorious for sweeping the Golden Raspberry Awards (Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actress), Halle Berry herself showed up to accept her Razzie with grace and humor. Is it a cinematic disaster? Absolutely. But is it so bad it’s good? That’s for you to decide.
Rounding out the list are three Green Lantern animated films: Green Lantern: Beware My Power (2022), Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011), and Green Lantern: First Flight (2009). These movies explore different corners of the Green Lantern Corps universe, from Hal Jordan’s struggles to the epic tales of the Lanterns themselves. But here’s where it gets controversial: With the upcoming live-action Lanterns TV series set to debut on HBO Max in 2026, starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Nathan Fillion, and Ulrich Thomsen, are these animated films just a placeholder, or do they offer something the live-action series can’t?**
Speaking of Lanterns, while an exact premiere date hasn’t been announced, rumors suggest it’ll light up our screens by late summer 2026. Will it redeem the Green Lantern name after the 2011 live-action film’s lackluster reception? Only time will tell.
So, there you have it—five DC movies now streaming on HBO Max, each with its own unique place in the DC canon. From the critically acclaimed to the hilariously bad, there’s something for every kind of fan. But here’s the real question: Which of these films do you think deserves a second chance, and which should stay buried in the annals of DC history? Let us know in the comments—we’re ready for a debate!
