DC Universe (streaming service)

{{Short description|Defunct video-on-demand and digital comic book service}}

{{Infobox website

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DC Universe Infinite (digital comics)
HBO Max (original programming)

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| location = Burbank, California

| country = United States

| area_served = United States

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| key_people = Sam Ades (GM & SVP, Warner Bros. Digital Networks)

| services = Streaming service, OTT

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Warner Bros. Digital Networks{{cite press release|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180628005852/en/Introducing-DC-UNIVERSE-First-of-Its-Kind-Digital-Subscription-Service|title=Introducing DC UNIVERSE: A First-of-Its-Kind Digital Subscription Service Designed Especially for Fans|publisher=DC Entertainment|agency=Business Wire|date=June 28, 2018|access-date=January 26, 2019}}
DC Entertainment
Warner Bros. Digital Labs

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| owner = WarnerMedia{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/warnermedia-direct-to-consumer-streaming-service-john-stankey-1202975598/|title=WarnerMedia to Launch Direct to Consumer Streaming Service in Late 2019|last=Donnelly|first=Matt|work=Variety|date=October 10, 2018|access-date=January 26, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/kevin-reilly-head-of-content-warnermedia-new-streaming-service-chief-creative-officer-1202519927/|title=Kevin Reilly Named Head Of Content & Strategy For WarnerMedia's New Streaming Service|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=December 14, 2018|access-date=January 26, 2019}}

| url = {{URL|www.dcuniverse.com}}

| registration = Monthly subscription required to access content

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| language = English

| dissolved = {{End date and age|2021|01|21}}

| current_status = Defunct

| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2018|09|15}}

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DC Universe was an American subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) and digital comics service operated by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Digital Networks, both divisions of WarnerMedia. Launched on September 15, 2018, the service featured a streaming library of animated series and films based on DC Comics properties, new original television series adapted from DC properties, as well as a rotating back catalogue of DC Comics publications, and online community features. In 2020, the service won the Webby People's Voice Award for Media Streaming.

In June 2020, WarnerMedia began to phase out DC Universe in favor of its new flagship streaming service HBO Max, initially by offering a promotional offer via DC Universe for new subscribers. DC Universe was relaunched as DC Universe Infinite—which is solely a digital comics subscription service—on January 21, 2021. DC Universe's original series and future streaming productions were moved to HBO Max and became Max Originals.

History and development

In April 2017, DC Universe was announced as an untitled service with original television programming, with its title revealed a year later in May. The next month, the features of the service beyond original programming were revealed, including access to older DC live-action and animated films and animated series for a select period of time, a rotating selection of comics, forum discussion space, a merchandise store, and DC encyclopedia. Sam Ades, the general manager and senior vice-president at Warner Bros. Digital Network, managed the service.

Several original series were announced and developed for DC Universe: Titans and Young Justice: Outsiders, premiered in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Harley Quinn, a half-hour animated series, premiered in 2019. A Superman prequel series titled Metropolis was announced in January 2018, focusing on Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. Two live-action series Swamp Thing and Doom Patrol were released in 2019, while Metropolis was being redeveloped. A live-action Stargirl series was released in 2020, which features additional members of the Justice Society of America.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/geoff-johns-stargirl-tv-series-dc-universe-greg-berlanti-wbtv-comic-con-1202429776/|title=Geoff Johns To Write & Produce 'Stargirl' Series For DC Universe – Comic-Con|last=Patten|first=Dominic|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 19, 2018|access-date=July 19, 2018|archive-date=July 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719230651/https://deadline.com/2018/07/geoff-johns-stargirl-tv-series-dc-universe-greg-berlanti-wbtv-comic-con-1202429776/|url-status=live}} DC Daily was released in September 2018, ending in July 2020.{{cite web|last1=Pedersen|first1=Erik|title='DC Daily' Set For DC Universe Streaming Service; Kevin Smith To Host Kickoff Show|url=https://deadline.com/2018/08/dc-daily-dc-universe-streaming-service-kevin-smith-host-kickoff-livestream-1202450396/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=August 22, 2018|date=August 22, 2018|archive-date=October 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003160959/https://deadline.com/2018/08/dc-daily-dc-universe-streaming-service-kevin-smith-host-kickoff-livestream-1202450396/|url-status=live}}

In May 2020, WarnerMedia launched a new streaming service, HBO Max. The following month, DC Universe subscribers became eligible for a promotional discount on HBO Max for new subscribers.{{Cite web|date=June 30, 2020|title=DC Universe Pairs up With HBO Max for New Streaming Bundle|url=https://decider.com/2020/06/30/dc-universe-hbo-max-discount-bundle/|last=Bjornson|first=Greta|access-date=August 14, 2020|website=Decider}} At the end of July, DC Universe no longer offered the yearly subscription option for the service.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/dc-universe-no-more-yearly-subscriptions/|title=DC Universe No Longer Offering Yearly Subscriptions|last=Gelman|first=Samuel|work=Comic Book Resources|date=July 21, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2020}} In August, DC Comics publisher Jim Lee revealed that all original programming would be migrated over to HBO Max. Speaking to the community aspect of DC Universe, as well as the ability to access the backlog of comics titles, Lee said "there is always going to be a need for that" and that DC was looking at ways to transform the platform so that content would not go away.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dcs-jim-lee-companys-future-we-are-still-business-publishing-comics-1307413|title=DC's Jim Lee on the Company's Future: "We Are Still in the Business of Publishing Comics"|last=Kit|first=Borys|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 14, 2020|access-date=August 14, 2020|archive-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817043904/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dcs-jim-lee-companys-future-we-are-still-business-publishing-comics-1307413|url-status=live}}

Sibling broadcast network The CW (which has carried its "Arrowverse" dramas adapted from DC Comics characters) has also carried selected DC Universe programs, including Stargirl (which aired new episodes on The CW on a one-day delay from its release on DC Universe), and Swamp Thing (acquired for its 2020 fall schedule, amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television in the United States).{{cite magazine |last=Highfill |first=Samantha |date=August 17, 2020 |title=CW announces Supernatural return in October, series finale set for November |url=https://ew.com/tv/supernatural-return-series-finale-date/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818172727/https://ew.com/tv/supernatural-return-series-finale-date/ |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=August 17, 2020 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}

DC announced in September 2020 that the service would change its name to DC Universe Infinite and become solely a digital comics subscription service on January 21, 2021. DC Universe subscriptions would automatically transfer over to DC Universe Infinite.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-universe-rebranding-as-comics-only-platform-in-january|title=DC Universe Rebranding as Comics-Centric Platform|last=McMillian|first=Graeme|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=September 18, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115214848/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-universe-rebranding-as-comics-only-platform-in-january|url-status=live}} Young Justice seasons 1–4, Titans season 1–3, Doom Patrol seasons 1–3, the first season of Stargirl, and Harley Quinn seasons 1–3 moved to HBO Max to become Max Original series, with new DC series and "key DC classics" also being available there.{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2020/09/18/dc-universe-relaunch-dc-universe-infinite-tv-shows-move-hbo-max/|title=DC Universe to Relaunch With New Name, as All Original Shows Migrate to HBO Max — Get Pricing Details|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|work=TVLine|date=September 18, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115214912/https://tvline.com/2020/09/18/dc-universe-relaunch-dc-universe-infinite-tv-shows-move-hbo-max/|url-status=live}} Stargirl was renewed exclusively by The CW for a second season.

Availability

DC Universe launched in the U.S. on September 15, 2018, and was available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Xbox One in addition to web and mobile web access. Each subscription to DC Universe could be used on two devices at a time. Pre-orders for the streaming service became available starting on July 19, while an early beta-version was made available to select users in August. Live-action series were produced in 4K with HDR.{{cite web|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-excellent-dc-universe-is-dead-and-a-comics-only-se-1845103702|title=The Excellent DC Universe Is Dead, and a Comics-Only Service Is Taking Its Place|last=Cranz|first=Alex|work=io9|date=September 18, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211925/https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-excellent-dc-universe-is-dead-and-a-comics-only-se-1845103702|url-status=live}}

DC Universe was only available in the United States. At Fan Expo Canada 2018, DC editor Dan DiDio claimed the service was being beta tested in Canada with plans to launch at an unspecified date.{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/dc-universe-canada-release/|title=DC Universe is Coming to Canada (Eventually)|last=Barr|first=Calvin|publisher=Screen Rant|date=September 16, 2018|access-date=October 1, 2018}} Meanwhile, several original shows from the service were acquired by Corus Entertainment (for broadcast on its Teletoon, Adult Swim, and Showcase cable networks), while Doom Patrol was acquired by Bell Media for its CTV Sci-Fi Channel.{{cite press release|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/corus-entertainment-s-powerful-specialty-portfolio-announces-lineup-of-2019-2020-orders-887531178.html|title=Corus Entertainment's Powerful Specialty Portfolio Announces Lineup of 2019-2020 Orders|work=Newswire|date=May 30, 2019|access-date=August 26, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/young-justice-outsiders-watch-online-international-release-date/|title=When Will Young Justice: Outsiders Release Internationally?|publisher=Screen Rant|date=January 24, 2019|access-date=August 27, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/tv/space/doom-patrol/ |title=Doom Patrol |publisher=Bellmedia.ca |date=November 21, 2019 |access-date=December 28, 2019}} Titans was distributed internationally on Netflix.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/titans-netflix-internation-al-distribution-dc-universe-series-warner-bros-tv-1202473958/ |title=Titans: Netflix To Distribute New DC Universe Series Internationally |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=October 1, 2018 |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123193412/https://deadline.com/2018/10/titans-netflix-internation-al-distribution-dc-universe-series-warner-bros-tv-1202473958/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/titans-season-1-is-now-on-dc-universe-international-netflix-release-on-jan-11/ |title=Titans season 1 is now on DC Universe, international Netflix release on Jan. 11 |last=Sorrentino |first=Mike |website=CNET |date=December 21, 2018 |access-date=December 27, 2018 |archive-date=December 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227230702/https://www.cnet.com/news/titans-season-1-is-now-on-dc-universe-international-netflix-release-on-jan-11/ |url-status=live}}

Content

=Original programming=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="width:100%" \|+ {{sronly\|DC Universe original programming}}
scope="col" style="width:14%"\| Title ! scope="col"\| Genre ! scope="col" style="width:18%"\| Original release ! scope="col" style="width:7%"\| Seasons ! scope="col"\| Episodes ! scope="col" style="width:40%"\| Notes
colspan="6"\| Live-action
scope="row"\| Titans \| Action, drama \| October 12, 2018 – November 29, 2019{{efn\|name=Concluded\|The listed conclusion date represents the final episode released on DC Universe; this series has continued onwards on a different service.}} \| 2 \| 24 \| Internationally distributed by Netflix. The series moved to HBO Max beginning with the third season.
scope="row"\| Doom Patrol \| Comedy drama \| February 15, 2019 – August 6, 2020{{efn\|name=Concluded}} \| 2 \| 24 \| Co-production and distribution with HBO Max starting with season 2.{{cite web\|last=Petski\|first=Denise\|title='Doom Patrol" Renewed For Season 2 By DC Universe Via Deal With HBO Max – Comic-Con\|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/doom-patrol-renewed-season-2-dc-universe-hbo-max-1202649770/\|work=Deadline Hollywood\|date=July 20, 2019\|access-date=July 21, 2019\|archive-date=July 21, 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721031811/https://deadline.com/2019/07/doom-patrol-renewed-season-2-dc-universe-hbo-max-1202649770/\|url-status=live}} The series moved to HBO Max beginning with the third season.{{cite web\|last=Goldberg\|first=Lesley\|title='Doom Patrol' Renewed for Season 3 on HBO Max\|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/doom-patrol-renewed-for-season-3-on-hbo-max\|work=The Hollywood Reporter\|date=September 12, 2020\|access-date=September 14, 2020\|archive-date=November 15, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115214917/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/doom-patrol-renewed-for-season-3-on-hbo-max\|url-status=live}}
scope="row"\| Swamp Thing \| Horror \| May 31, 2019 – August 2, 2019 \| 1 \| 10 \| Cancelled{{cite web\|last=Roots\|first=Kimberly\|title=Swamp Thing Cancelled at DC Universe\|url=https://tvline.com/2019/06/06/swamp-thing-cancelled-dc-universe-no-season-2/\|work=TVLine\|date=June 6, 2019\|access-date=June 6, 2019\|archive-date=June 6, 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606180159/https://tvline.com/2019/06/06/swamp-thing-cancelled-dc-universe-no-season-2/\|url-status=live}}
scope="row"\| Stargirl \| Action, drama \| May 18, 2020 – August 10, 2020{{efn\|name=Concluded}} \| 1 \| 13 \| Episodes aired the next day on The CW.{{Cite web\|last1=Andreeva\|first1=Nellie\|last2=Petski\|first2=Denise\|title='Stargirl' Episodes To Air on the CW Network & Its Digital Platforms After DC Universe Debut\|url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/stargirl-episodes-the-cw-network-dc-universe-streaming-debut-linear-window-digital-1202792227/\|work=Deadline Hollywood\|date=November 21, 2019\|access-date=November 21, 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122035908/https://deadline.com/2019/11/stargirl-episodes-the-cw-network-dc-universe-streaming-debut-linear-window-digital-1202792227/\|archive-date=November 22, 2019\|url-status=live}} Renewed by The CW for a second season which aired exclusively on the network.{{cite web\|last=Mitovich\|first=Matt Webb\|title=DC's Stargirl Renewed for Season 2, Which Will Be Exclusive to The CW\|url=https://tvline.com/2020/07/06/dcs-stargirl-renewed-season-2-the-cw-only/\|work=TVLine\|date=July 6, 2020\|access-date=July 6, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706173103/https://tvline.com/2020/07/06/dcs-stargirl-renewed-season-2-the-cw-only/\|archive-date=July 6, 2020\|url-status=live}} The first season became available on HBO Max when the service changed to DC Universe Infinite.
colspan="7"\| Animation
scope="row"\| Young Justice \| Animated, action \| January 4, 2019 – August 27, 2019{{efn\|name=Concluded}} \| 1 \| 26 \| Acquired from Cartoon Network starting with Outsiders. The series moved to HBO Max, starting with the fourth season.
scope="row"\| Harley Quinn \| Adult animation, action, black comedy \| November 29, 2019 – June 26, 2020{{efn\|name=Concluded}} \| 2 \| 26 \| The series moved to HBO Max, starting with the third season.
colspan="7" \|Other
scope="row"\| DC Daily \| News program \| September 15, 2018 – July 3, 2020 \| {{N/A}} \| 450 \| Ended{{cite web\|last=Sottile\|first=Alexis\|title=DC Daily Launches on Batman Day With New Look At The Titans Show\|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/dc-daily-launches-on-batman-day-with-new-look-at-the-titans-show\|work=SyFy\|date=September 15, 2018\|access-date=September 16, 2018\|archive-date=September 16, 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916001052/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/dc-daily-launches-on-batman-day-with-new-look-at-the-titans-show\|url-status=live}}{{cite web\|last=Sneider\|first=Jeff\|title=Exclusive: 'DC Daily' Canceled on DC Universe Streaming Service\|url=https://collider.com/dc-daily-canceled-dc-universe/\|work=Collider\|date=June 8, 2020\|access-date=June 9, 2020\|archive-date=June 8, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213045/https://collider.com/dc-daily-canceled-dc-universe/\|url-status=live}}
scope="row"\| DC Universe All Star Games \| Game show \| February 28, 2020 – March 27, 2020 \| 1 \| 6 \| Ended{{cite web\|title=DC UNIVERSE ADDS SIXTH EPISODE OF "DC UNIVERSE ALL STAR GAMES", MAKES MINI-SERIES AVAILABLE TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS\|url=https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2020/03/27/dc-universe-adds-sixth-episode-of-dc-universe-all-star-games\|work=DC Comics\|date=March 27, 2020}}

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colspan="6"| Live-action

scope="row"| Titans

| Action, drama

| October 12, 2018 – November 29, 2019{{efn|name=Concluded|The listed conclusion date represents the final episode released on DC Universe; this series has continued onwards on a different service.}}

| 2

| 24

| Internationally distributed by Netflix. The series moved to HBO Max beginning with the third season.

scope="row"| Doom Patrol

| Comedy drama

| February 15, 2019 – August 6, 2020{{efn|name=Concluded}}

| 2

| 24

| Co-production and distribution with HBO Max starting with season 2.{{cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|title='Doom Patrol" Renewed For Season 2 By DC Universe Via Deal With HBO Max – Comic-Con|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/doom-patrol-renewed-season-2-dc-universe-hbo-max-1202649770/|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 20, 2019|access-date=July 21, 2019|archive-date=July 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721031811/https://deadline.com/2019/07/doom-patrol-renewed-season-2-dc-universe-hbo-max-1202649770/|url-status=live}} The series moved to HBO Max beginning with the third season.{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|title='Doom Patrol' Renewed for Season 3 on HBO Max|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/doom-patrol-renewed-for-season-3-on-hbo-max|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=September 12, 2020|access-date=September 14, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115214917/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/doom-patrol-renewed-for-season-3-on-hbo-max|url-status=live}}

scope="row"| Swamp Thing

| Horror

| May 31, 2019 – August 2, 2019

| 1

| 10

| Cancelled{{cite web|last=Roots|first=Kimberly|title=Swamp Thing Cancelled at DC Universe|url=https://tvline.com/2019/06/06/swamp-thing-cancelled-dc-universe-no-season-2/|work=TVLine|date=June 6, 2019|access-date=June 6, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606180159/https://tvline.com/2019/06/06/swamp-thing-cancelled-dc-universe-no-season-2/|url-status=live}}

scope="row"| Stargirl

| Action, drama

| May 18, 2020 – August 10, 2020{{efn|name=Concluded}}

| 1

| 13

| Episodes aired the next day on The CW.{{Cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|last2=Petski|first2=Denise|title='Stargirl' Episodes To Air on the CW Network & Its Digital Platforms After DC Universe Debut|url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/stargirl-episodes-the-cw-network-dc-universe-streaming-debut-linear-window-digital-1202792227/|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=November 21, 2019|access-date=November 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122035908/https://deadline.com/2019/11/stargirl-episodes-the-cw-network-dc-universe-streaming-debut-linear-window-digital-1202792227/|archive-date=November 22, 2019|url-status=live}} Renewed by The CW for a second season which aired exclusively on the network.{{cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|title=DC's Stargirl Renewed for Season 2, Which Will Be Exclusive to The CW|url=https://tvline.com/2020/07/06/dcs-stargirl-renewed-season-2-the-cw-only/|work=TVLine|date=July 6, 2020|access-date=July 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706173103/https://tvline.com/2020/07/06/dcs-stargirl-renewed-season-2-the-cw-only/|archive-date=July 6, 2020|url-status=live}} The first season became available on HBO Max when the service changed to DC Universe Infinite.

colspan="7"| Animation

scope="row"| Young Justice

| Animated, action

| January 4, 2019 – August 27, 2019{{efn|name=Concluded}}

| 1

| 26

| Acquired from Cartoon Network starting with Outsiders. The series moved to HBO Max, starting with the fourth season.

scope="row"| Harley Quinn

| Adult animation, action, black comedy

| November 29, 2019 – June 26, 2020{{efn|name=Concluded}}

| 2

| 26

| The series moved to HBO Max, starting with the third season.

colspan="7" |Other

scope="row"| DC Daily

| News program

| September 15, 2018 – July 3, 2020

| {{N/A}}

| 450

| Ended{{cite web|last=Sottile|first=Alexis|title=DC Daily Launches on Batman Day With New Look At The Titans Show|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/dc-daily-launches-on-batman-day-with-new-look-at-the-titans-show|work=SyFy|date=September 15, 2018|access-date=September 16, 2018|archive-date=September 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916001052/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/dc-daily-launches-on-batman-day-with-new-look-at-the-titans-show|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=Exclusive: 'DC Daily' Canceled on DC Universe Streaming Service|url=https://collider.com/dc-daily-canceled-dc-universe/|work=Collider|date=June 8, 2020|access-date=June 9, 2020|archive-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213045/https://collider.com/dc-daily-canceled-dc-universe/|url-status=live}}

scope="row"| DC Universe All Star Games

| Game show

| February 28, 2020 – March 27, 2020

| 1

| 6

| Ended{{cite web|title=DC UNIVERSE ADDS SIXTH EPISODE OF "DC UNIVERSE ALL STAR GAMES", MAKES MINI-SERIES AVAILABLE TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS|url=https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2020/03/27/dc-universe-adds-sixth-episode-of-dc-universe-all-star-games|work=DC Comics|date=March 27, 2020}}

BizarroTV, an anthology series, was announced in October 2019 as being in development, and had an expected release date in 2020.{{cite web|last=Shaw-Williams|first=Hannah|title=DC Universe Announces Bizarro World Anthology TV Show|url=https://screenrant.com/bizarrotv-dc-universe-anthology-tv-show/|work=Screen Rant|date=October 3, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2020}} It was unclear if it would have migrated to an HBO Max Original series when the service became DC Universe Infinite.{{better source needed|date=September 2020}}

=Films and television series=

At launch, the service included the four live-action Christopher Reeve Superman films, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, the animated television series Batman: The Animated Series, Static Shock, Young Justice, Teen Titans, Batman Beyond, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Justice League, the live-action television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Wonder Woman, the last remastered in high-definition, and animated films including Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Green Lantern: First Flight, and Wonder Woman, among others. Content was updated on a monthly basis. The service added the 1970s live-action series Shazam! in March the following year.{{cite web|url=https://www.dcuniverse.com/videos/shazam-remastered-in-hd/175/season-1/|title=Watch Shazam!|website=DC Universe|access-date=March 13, 2019|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605111021/https://www.dcuniverse.com/videos/shazam-remastered-in-hd/175/season-1/|url-status=live}}

Accolades

DC Universe won the 2020 Webby People's Voice Award for Media Streaming in the category Web.{{cite web |last1=Kastrenakes |first1=Jacob |title=Here are all the winners of the 2020 Webby Awards |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21263445/2020-webby-awards-winners-lil-nas-x-nasa-jon-krasinski |website=The Verge |access-date=May 22, 2020 |date=May 20, 2020 |archive-date=May 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521205535/https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21263445/2020-webby-awards-winners-lil-nas-x-nasa-jon-krasinski |url-status=live}}

Notes

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