10 Important DC Movie Events That Already Happened Years Earlier In DC's Animated Shows

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DC"s live-action movies have delivered some of the most iconic moments in superhero cinema, but many of these major events actually happened years earlier in DC"s animated shows. From shocking villain transformations to defining hero defeats, DC"s animated universe has long been ahead of the curve. These animated adaptations laid the groundwork for key storylines that have only recently made their way to the big screen.
DC’s animated series, particularly those from the DC Animated Universe (DCAU) and beyond, have consistently explored major comic book arcs before live-action films attempted them. Shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Justice League Unlimited featured many storylines that later appeared in the DCEU timeline and other DC films. The animated medium has always allowed for greater creative freedom, making it easier to adapt bold, ambitious comic book storylines. Many of these animated versions not only set the tone for future live-action adaptations but also remain superior in execution.
10 General Zod Invades Earth As Seen In Man Of Steel Close 2013’s Man of Steel introduced General Zod as a world-ending threat, leading to his climactic battle with Superman in Metropolis. However, this wasn’t the first time Zod waged war on Earth in DC media. In Superman: The Animated Series, Zod (or at least a version of him named Jax-Ur, who shared Zod’s militaristic ambitions) led a Kryptonian rebellion against Superman.

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