POLL: Pick Your Favorite DCEU Film from 2023

DC fans have been on a wild ride these past few years. Now that it’s 2024, the initial phases of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU are officially in motion. Soon, our screens will be filled with new adventures from The Joker, the Creature Commandos, The Penguin, and even Superman.

But this past year, 2023, was full of DC media that gave moviegoers action, adventure, and a sense of closure. The DCEU is over but these four films will remain legendary. Which DCEU film from 2023 was your favorite?

Cast your vote then keep reading for a review of each film!

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods

The Shazam! films strike that tricky balance between silly comic book humor and high-flying comic book action. It’s not an easy feat but the Batson family does it with flyings colors. And speaking of flying, a big dragon probably wasn’t on anybody’s DC bingo card but Shazam! Fury of the Gods was full of surprises!

Whether it was powerful Justice League cameos or unexpected f-bombs inspired by Skittles, the Shazam! sequel was a good time all around. Sometimes all it takes is one tiny word to have a big impact.

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The Flash

At times maddening (super speed will do that to you) and other times heartbreaking (can destiny ever really be rewritten?), The Flash was a whirlwind adventure. We first fully met DC’s live-action cinematic Flash in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. His fast-talking ways and charming offbeat personality got a chance to run amok in last year’s solo film.

As with any multiversal plot, The Flash jumped between multiple points of time and reference. But it was a hugely welcome hit of nostalgia to see Michael Keaton return as Batman from the Batman ’89 universe. Plus, fans of the 1990s Batman films got another surprise dose of fun. And of course, Kara Zor-El’s explosive debut was exhilarating to watch as Supergirl thwarted Zod’s plans.

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Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle is another super hero film with family at the center. But Blue Beetle also stands out for many other awesome reasons as well. Jaime Reyes is the first super hero in his family as well as the first Latino super hero on the big screen for DC.

Throughout the film, there are many memorable Blue Beetle quotes because alongside Jaime, each member of his family has their moment to shine too. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even do both at once. In between the compelling story and the mesmerizing battle sequences using Jaime’s super-powered alien suit, every minute of Blue Beetle is out of this world.

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

After the first Aquaman film, it didn’t seem likely that Arthur Curry and Orm would ever find a way to settle their differences. But the return of Black Manta forces these two brothers to somehow meet in the middle — and the results are an ocean’s worth of entertainment.

Aquaman’s relationship with his little brother grows from begrudging allies to two people who respect each other’s different styles. Well, mostly. Orm’s still getting used to crunchy surface food. But by the end of the film, Atlantis finally finds a way to make waves in the surface world like both brothers always dreamed of.

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Now that you’ve answered our poll, share your thoughts about why your pick is the best choice. After all, it was a big year for the DCEU!

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