Summary
Two ofDC’s best films within the last few years,JokerandThe Batman,are streaming on Disney+, joining the service’s massive catalog of superhero films. Disney has dominated the superhero cinematic landscape since the MCU started in 2008. The MCU has grossed billions of dollars and continues to release content today, even if it has hit a bit of a rough patch. Disney’s superhero catalog expanded in 2019 when Disney bought Fox, giving the company access to the X-Men andFantastic Four films. Disney+ also hosts many of the Spider-Man movies, includingSony’s villain films, likeVenom.
DC, on the other hand, is owned by Warner Bros., the company behind the streaming service Max. However, Warner Bros. has become more flexible about lending out its films, including its DC content, to other streaming platforms. Now, two of the studio’s best films from the last five years are available to be watched on Disney+ (along with several other DC projects).
Joker 2’s Record-Breaking Trailer Sets Up Its Billion Dollar Box Office Potential
Joker was a box office hit, and early signs from the first Joker: Folie à Deux teaser trailer indicate the follow-up might follow suit.
The Batman & Joker Are Now Streaming On Disney+ (If You Have Hulu)
The Batmangarnered an 85% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed over $772 million worldwide. DC is investing heavily into Matt Reeves' Batman universe, as there is a sequel on the way along with a spinoff,The Penguin. Joker got a 69% critic score, but it grossed over $1 billion worldwide on a small budget for a comic book film. It was nominated for Best Picture, and won two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix.The sequel,Joker: Folie à deux, is set to hit theaters on May 31, 2025.
Why DC Movies Are On Their Rival’s Streaming Platform
Streaming on Max right now areDeadpoolandX-Men Origins: Wolverine. It’s doubtful that Disney would ever license out any of its MCU films as those are strictly linked to Disney, but the company has been more flexible with its Fox properties. Since Sony doesn’t have a streaming service, the Spider-Man films often hop around the services, including Netflix. DC films appearing on Disney+ doesn’t meana Marvel/DC crossoveris happening anytime soon, but it does show that Warner Bros. is becoming less restrictive with its DC content.
