DC Universe

**DC Universe** is a digital streaming service operated by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Digital Networks. The service was announced to be in developed in April 2017, with the title and service formally announced in May 2018. The service includes original live-action and animated television programs, access to portions of DC's catalogue of animated series and films, comics, merchandise, and a forum. The beta of DC Universe launched in August 2018, with its full release on September 15, 2018.

## History and development

DC Universe was announced in April 2017, and at the time was untitled.
 The service's title was revealed a year later in May 2018. Further details emerged the following month, stated that a beta version of the service would launch in August 2018, with the full release by the end of the year. DC Universe's features were also revealed. In addition to original live action and animating programming, the service would also give subscribers access to DC catalogue's of films and animated series for short periods of time, a rotating selection of comic books, a forum, merchandise store, and an encyclopedia on the DC Universe.

The first programs announced for DC Universe were "Titans" and "Young Justice: Outsiders" in April 2017. In November, it was announced that a "Harley Quinn" animated series would premiere on DC Universe. In January 2018, a Superman prequel series, "Metropolis" was announced, focusing on Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. In May 2018, two more series were announced – "Swamp Thing" and "Doom Patrol". At San Diego Comic Con, a live-action "Stargirl" series was announced.

## Availability

DC Universe will be available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV, in addition to web and mobile web access. A subscription to the service will cost either $74.99 for a full year, or $7.99 per month.

## Films and television series

At launch, DC Universe is set to include the four Christopher Reeve *Superman* films, *Batman Begins*, *The Dark Knight*, *Batman: The Animated Series*, *Static Shock*, *Young Justice*, *Teen Titans*, *Lois & Clark* and *Wonder Woman*, the latter which will be remastered in high-definition, and animated films including *Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox*, *Green Lantern: First Flight*, and *Wonder Woman*.

## Series

TitansSwamp ThingDoom PatrolStargirlYoung Justice: OutsidersHarley Quinn

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 DC Digital Service To Launch With *Titans* Series From Greg Berlanti & Akiva Goldsman And *Young Justice: Outsiders*
2. ↑ DC's New Digital Service Gets A Name
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 DC Universe Streaming Service Set To Launch With Live-Action ‘Titans’, ‘Doom Patrol’, & ‘Swamp Thing’
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 DC Comics unveils streaming service with a lot more than just shows
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 DC Unveils Details of DC Universe Streaming Service
6. ↑ *Harley Quinn*: DC Digital Service Orders Animated Series About Comic Book Villainess From *Powerless* Trio
7. ↑ Superman Prequel Series *Metropolis* Lands 13 Episode Order at DC Digital Service
8. ↑ *Swamp Thing* Drama Series In Works At DC Digital Service, *Metropolis* Heads To Redevelopment
9. ↑ 'Doom Patrol' Live-Action Series From Greg Berlanti Set at DC Digital Service
10. ↑ Geoff Johns To Write & Produce ‘Stargirl’ Series For DC Universe – Comic-Con
11. ↑ ‘Titans’: DC Universe Unveils First-Look Trailer & Subscription & Price Details