DC Universe (streaming service)
DC Universe is an American video-on-demand service operated by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Digital Networks. It was announced in April 2017, with the title and service formally announced in May 2018. The service includes original television programming, access to select animated series and films from DC's back catalogue, a rotating selection of comics from DC Comics, forum discussion space, and a merchandise store. DC Universe launched in a beta state in late August 2018, with its full release on September 15, 2018.
Burbank, California,
WarnerMedia[1][2]
Sam Ades (GM & SVP, Warner Bros. Digital Networks)
Streaming service, OTT
Warner Bros. Digital Networks[3]
DC Entertainment[3]
Warner Bros. Digital Labs[3]
www.dcuniverse.com
Monthly or annual subscription required to access content
September 15, 2018 (2018-09-15)
History and developmentEdit
In April 2017, DC Universe was announced as an untitled service with original television programming,[4] with its title announced a year later in May 2018.[5] 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.[6][7] Sam Ades, the general manager and senior vice-president at Warner Bros. Digital Network, will manage the service.[7]
The service's first slate of programming, Titans and Young Justice: Outsiders, was revealed in April 2017.[4] That November, a Harley Quinn half-hour animated series was announced for the service.[8] In January 2018, a Superman prequel series titled Metropolis was announced, focusing on Lois Lane and Lex Luthor.[9] In May 2018, the live-action series Swamp Thing and Doom Patrol were announced,[10][11] and Metropolis was being redeveloped.[10] In July, a live-action Stargirl series was announced, which would also feature additional members of the Justice Society of America.[12] A month later, the daily news program DC Daily was announced.[13] In early September 2018, it was revealed the service would be available in Canada at an unspecified date.[14]
AvailabilityEdit
DC Universe launched in the U.S. on September 15, 2018,[15] and is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Xbox One in addition to web and mobile web access.[7] Each subscription to DC Universe can be used on two devices at a time.[16] Pre-orders for the streaming service became available starting on July 19, 2018,[17] while an early beta-version was made available to select users in August 2018.[6][18]
ContentEdit
Original programmingEdit
DC Daily News program September 15, 2018 1 season 202 (as of June 28, 2019) Ongoing[19]
Titans Action/Drama/Superhero October 12, 2018 1 season 11 episodes Renewed; season 2 currently filming[20]
Young Justice: Outsiders Superhero January 4, 2019 1 season 26 episodes Second half ongoing[21][22]
Doom Patrol Comedy-drama/Superhero February 15, 2019 1 season 15 episodes Pending
Swamp Thing Horror/Superhero May 31, 2019 1 season 10 episodes Ongoing; will be canceled after broadcast[23]
Upcoming original programmingEdit
OrderedEdit
Stargirl[12] Drama/Superhero Early 2020[24][22]
Harley Quinn[6] Adult animation/Comedy/Superhero October 2019[24]
In developmentEdit
Metropolis[10] Drama
Films and television seriesEdit
At launch, the service included the four Christopher Reeve Superman films, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, animated television series Batman: The Animated Series, Static Shock, Young Justice, Teen Titans,[6] Batman Beyond, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Justice League,[17] live-action television series Lois & Clark and Wonder Woman, the latter remastered in high-definition,[18] and animated films including Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Green Lantern: First Flight, and Wonder Woman,[6] among others. Content is updated on a monthly basis.[16]
In March 2019, the service added the 1970s live-action series Shazam!.[25]
^ Donnelly, Matt (October 10, 2018). "WarnerMedia to Launch Direct to Consumer Streaming Service in Late 2019". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 14, 2018). "Kevin Reilly Named Head Of Content & Strategy For WarnerMedia's New Streaming Service". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
^ a b c "Introducing DC UNIVERSE: A First-of-Its-Kind Digital Subscription Service Designed Especially for Fans" (Press release). DC Entertainment. Business Wire. June 28, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 25, 2017). "DC Digital Service To Launch With Titans Series From Greg Berlanti & Akiva Goldsman And Young Justice: Outsiders". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
^ Petski, Denise (May 2, 2018). "DC's New Digital Service Gets A Name". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
^ a b c d e Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 28, 2018). "DC Universe Streaming Service Set To Launch With Live-Action 'Titans', 'Doom Patrol', & 'Swamp Thing'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
^ a b c McMillian, Graeme (June 28, 2018). "DC Unveils Details of DC Universe Streaming Service". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 21, 2017). "Harley Quinn: DC Digital Service Orders Animated Series About Comic Book Villainess From Powerless Trio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
^ Otterson, Joe (January 30, 2018). "Superman Prequel Series Metropolis Lands 13 Episode Order at DC Digital Service". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (May 2, 2018). "Swamp Thing Drama Series In Works At DC Digital Service, Metropolis Heads To Redevelopment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 14, 2018). "'Doom Patrol' Live-Action Series From Greg Berlanti Set at DC Digital Service". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
^ a b Patten, Dominic (July 19, 2018). "Geoff Johns To Write & Produce 'Stargirl' Series For DC Universe – Comic-Con". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
^ Pedersen, Erik (August 22, 2018). "'DC Daily' Set For DC Universe Streaming Service; Kevin Smith To Host Kickoff Show". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
^ Barr, Calvin (September 16, 2018). "DC Universe is Coming to Canada (Eventually)". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (August 29, 2018). "DC Universe Digital Subscription Service To Launch On Batman Day; Sets 'Titans' Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
^ a b Liptak, Andrew (August 29, 2018). "DC's streaming video service will launch on September 15th". The Verge. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
^ a b "'DC UNIVERSE Pre-Orders Open at $7.99/Month". Newsarama. July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
^ a b Polo, Susana (June 28, 2018). "DC Comics unveils streaming service with a lot more than just shows". Polygon. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
^ Sottile, Alexis (September 15, 2018). "DC Daily Launches on Batman Day With New Look At The Titans Show". SyFy. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
^ Petski, Denise (October 4, 2018). "Titans Renewed For Season 2 By DC Universe Ahead Of Premiere; Trailer Unveiled". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
^ Dyce, Andrew (November 27, 2018). "DC's Young Justice: Outsiders Trailer & Release Schedule". Screen Rant. Valnet, Inc. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
^ a b Webb Mitovich, Matt (March 29, 2019). "DC Universe Reveals Stargirl Costume, Sets Swamp Thing Premiere Date". TV Line. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
^ Roots, Kimberly (June 6, 2019). "Swamp Thing Cancelled at DC Universe". TVLine. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
^ a b DC Universe [@TheDCUniverse] (December 27, 2018). "Coming to #DCUNIVERSE in 2019. (Dates subject to change) [video highlighting the 2019 series with release months]" (Tweet). Retrieved December 28, 2018 – via Twitter.
^ "Watch Shazam!". DC Universe. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
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