Released in 2020, this film serves as the brutal, high-stakes finale to the DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU), a series of 15 interconnected films that began with Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox . The Ultimate Stakes: Darkseid’s Final Move

The movie serves as the culmination of years of DC animated storytelling. Unlike traditional superhero films, Apokolips War takes a dark, gritty, and uncompromising approach to a cosmic war.

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Upon its release, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War drew immediate comparisons to Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame for its scope and high stakes. The critical consensus was strong, with the film holding a rare on Rotten Tomatoes (based on early reviews), with an audience score of 89%. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.7/10 .

The movie is a staple on Max (formerly HBO Max), which hosts the complete library of DC Animated Universe films.