5 best animated DC movies to watch on Max

Few companies know how to make animated movies quite like DC. The truth is that the DC Comics brand has entertained us all for generations across various mediums, be that live-action movies, TV shows, video games, or the classic comic books. But one area it always succeeds in is animated movies, and it has given us some of the greatest animated movies of all time just to prove that.

One place that you can find plenty of these classics is WarnerMedia streaming service Max. If you're interested in finding out just how good they are, here are five of the absolute best animated DC movies you should watch on the streamer.

1. Batman vs. Two-Face

Released in 2017, Batman Vs. Two Face is the sequel to Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar are back to play their roles from the iconic Batman TV show. William Shatner voices the titular Two Face. The Dynamic Duo once again explode into action, facing down a new villain to save Gotham City.

This movie features Adam West's final performance as Batman and it was released shortly after he passed away, serving as the ultimate tribute to his legendary Batman.

2. Superman vs. The Elite

Based on the iconic comic book storyline "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?", Superman Vs. The Elite finds Superman meeting a new kind of "superhero", in the form of a team called The Elite. Manchester Black, their leader, is a perfect foil to the Man of Steel, and challenges him in ways only a true opposite can.

The film was released in 2012 and it even stars George Newbern and David Kaufman reprising their roles from various DC Animated Universe projects as Superman and Jimmy Olsen, respectively.

3. Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths

The Justice League vs. The Crime Syndicate. A classic DC match up, the world's greatest superheroes vs. their evil counterparts from another universe. Crisis on Two Earths does an excellent job of exploring the Crime Syndicate's alternate Earth.

Another highlight of the 2010 movie is the Lex Luthor of the Crime Syndicate's Earth, a superhero version of Lex.

4. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

The first installment of the Batman '66 sequel movies, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders was released in 2016 (a year before the aforementioned Batman Vs. Two Face). Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar all returned to their iconic roles from the classic 1966 TV series for this film.

The animation and art style is fantastic, with great action scenes to boot. A great nostalgic time, Adam West's Batman is one to be remembered for all time.

5. Justice League: The New Frontier

Based on Darwyn Cooke's famous DC comic series DC: The New Frontier, Justice League: The New Frontier is one of the greatest superhero movies of all time. It is a love letter to the silver age of DC comics, featuring some of the best iterations of Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, and many more famous DC characters. The New Frontier is a frontier to be explored by anyone looking for an amazing movie.

Whether you are an old or new DC fan, there is a movie for you on Max. It doesn't matter if you are looking for a blast from the past, or something fresh and new, you will be able to find it.