Phase 5

This is the fifth and technically final Phase of the DC Extended Universe. It consists of twelve movies, four television series, and two mini-series. It started with *Nightwing* in 2030 and ended with *Justice League V* in 2033.

## Overview

The final scheduled Phase was all about the power of legacy in the DCEU, as the main story of the Justice League was finally reaching its end point with their battle with Darkseid. A foreboding atmosphere would take center stage in this Phase with it being somewhat darker in tone and more about the character study of legacy heroes and their relationship with their respective mentors. In *Nightwing,* it's all about Dick Grayson forgetting his roots of being a hero, that his battle with the villain Two-Face finally reminds him of why he became the way he did. In *Supergirl*, it deals with Kara Zor-El's detachment from Earth, no longer needing to be there due to Superman no longer needing her. In *Wonder Girl,* it's all about Donna Troy being in Wonder Woman's shadow, and her passing her title to someone more deserving and want to be in that title. In *Tempest*, it's all about Garth's reliance on a father figure and how he needs to become his own hero. In *Kid Flash*, it's all about Wally dealing with the consequences of his actions with both his own life and his alter ego. In *Miss Martian,* it's all about M'gann's relationship with J'onn and how not everything is cut and dry as she previously thought. In *Batgirl*, it's more so about Barbara's want to become more than what she thinks she is, even though she's been more than what she thought the whole time. In *Superboy*, it's all about how a disastrous experiment became a true hero through Superman, but also tying back to what makes him who he is and how he deals with that. In *Adam Strange*, it's all about being inspired by the tried and true heroes of yesteryear, and how that works in today's universe. In *Revenge of the Red Hood*, it's all about questioning the idea of Batman, and whether or not he is really good for Gotham City with his morals. In *Superman III: The Elite* those ideas are the same but this time it's for the character of Superman. Then finally, everything ends with *Justice League V.*

For television, *The Bat Family* centers around the various heroes and ex-sidekicks that acquaint themselves with the hero of Batman, becoming legacies in their own ways. On the surface, *Easy Company* is about the ideas of the past, when in actuality it's an idea of learning, to show the world of today what not to be through the ideas of war. In *Green Lantern Corps: The New Recruits* is all about rebuilding what came before, and showcasing new heroes to take up the reigns of the Green Lanterns, while dealing with their own horrific pasts. *The Resurrection Man* is all about experience and learning how to become a better hero, without knowing what you did to get you there.

The mini-series are most unlike the theme of legacy, as *Arkham Asylum* shows the lives of Batman's rogue gallery outside of the idea of Batman and *Birds of Prey* is more so its own story of heroes trying to stop a totalitarian regime in Gotham City.

## Films

### *Nightwing* (2030)

Nightwing is on the run after he gets blamed for a sinister crime he didn't do, by Two-Face.

### *Supergirl* (2030)

Kara Zor-El struggles with her powers, loss of her planet, the culture shock of Earth, and who she is and can be on Earth.

### *Wonder Girl* (2030)

Donna Troy must get out of the shadow of Wonder Woman to defeat the evil Paula von Gunther who wants a Fourth Reich to take over America.

### *Tempest* (2031)

Dealing with the consequences of his actions, young Garth must deal with a nefarious new villain called Dead Water.

### *Kid Flash* (2031)

Wally West, aka Kid Flash, must stop a villain that threatens both of his identities.

### *Miss Martian* (2031)

M'gann M'orzz must deal with the aftermath of being brainwashed, as well as her growing relationship with J'onn J'onzz. As well as a villain who has resurfaced after many years.

### *Batgirl* (2032)

Batgirl must deal with many twists and turns after what she initially thinks is a fight between two villains.

### *Superboy* (2032)

While at first an experiment gone wrong, Superman takes a young boy under his wing to become: Superboy.

### *Adam Strange* (2032)

A journey across the galaxy with a hero named Adam Strange.

### *Revenge of the Red Hood* (2033)

A vigilante named Red Hood wants his revenge against Batman by proving that he is a has been and his ideals no longer fit the mold of what the world needs.

### *Superman III: The Elite* (2033)

A group called The Elite want to rid the Earth of scum in a brutal way, and Superman must prove that his morality and good values are what keeping the world the best it can be.

### *Justice League V* (2033)

Everything has been leading this: The Justice League vs Darkseid.

## Television

### *The Bat Family* (2030-2035)

The adventures of the many heroes that acquaint themselves with the hero: Batman.

### *Easy Company* (2030-2032)

The many missions of Sgt. Frank Rock and his crew: Easy Company.

### *Green Lantern Corps: The New Recruits* (2031-2033)

A show focusing on the newest members of the Green Lantern Corps: Simon Baz, and eventually Jessica Cruz

### *Resurrection Man* (2032-2034)

A lawyer is forced to become a drifter after he is experimented on, loses his memories, and essentially becomes immortal.

## Mini-Series

### *Arkham Asylum* (2031)

A look inside the famous mental institution that holds the scum of the Earth. Or does it?

### *Birds of Prey* (2032)

Three heroines must come together to stop a sinister plot to takeover Gotham City.