If DC is known for anything, it’s the unexpected ways in which it brings superheroes together, such as with Flashpoint. In fact, Flashpoint is the reason for every significant crossover in DC. As a result, we have some remarkable shows based on it, such as The Legends of Tomorrow. If you’re a fan of DC animated films, which have been spanning for decades, you should be aware of the Tomorrowverse, a shared universe built on a series of superhero films produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment.

The Tomorrowverse franchise, which began with Superman: Man of Tomorrow and has since extended to include Justice Society: World War II, Batman: The Long Halloween, and Green Lantern: Beware My Power, is a continuation of the DC Animated Universe, which began in 2013 with Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.

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With the upcoming film Legion of Super-Heroes, DC is expanding the Tomorrowverse even further. The film, based on DC Comics, will be a huge addition to this year’s DC lineup, incorporating Supergirl and other superheroes into the new animated continuity. While fans of the DC animated universe are eagerly awaiting its release, here’s what we know so far.

Legion of Super-Heroes: The Plot

In Legion of Super-Heroes, we follow up with Kara as she struggles to readjust to life on Earth after the destruction of Krypton, the planet she once called home. Although she was sent to Earth to protect her then-infant cousin Kal-El, the tragedy haunts her. Taking her cousin Superman’s advice, she departs their space-time and takes an interest in the Legion Academy, where a new generation of superheroes can hone their abilities and protect the world.

There, she meets new friends with unusual powers and new foes, such as Brainiac, of whom she has unpleasant memories. At the same time, a shadowy organization known as the Dark Circle attempts to steal a powerful weapon from the Academy’s Vault. Can the newly formed Legion of Super-Heroes prevent the deadly organization from obtaining the disastrous weapon that may spell the end of civilization if in the wrong hands?

Despite a few panels that feel odd, the trailer showcases another well-animated, action-packed film. Fans who have read comics or binge-watched DC animated movies and series will be highly familiar with the story. The Legion, which includes many young superheroes, has previously appeared in television shows such as Justice League Unlimited, Smallville, and Superman: The Animated Series. Legion has been all over the DC universe for what seems like forever, and the upcoming film could continue the tradition of crossovers and new hero additions to the shared universe.

Legion of Super-Heroes: The Cast & Crew

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Legion of Super-Heroes introduces several new heroes never seen earlier in an animated or live-action universe, as well as recurring characters. Darren Criss, who voiced Superman in Superman: Man of Tomorrow and Justice Society: World War II, will reprise his role. Apart from these two animated voice-overs, he is an accomplished actor who has already starred as Music Meister in Supergirl and The Flash. He also provided voices for several animated projects, including Rick and Morty, Stan Lee’s Mighty 7, and Green Eggs & Ham.

Meg Donnelly will voice Supergirl Kara in the film, marking her debut as a DC animated voice actress. She is best known for her role as Addison in the live-action and animated Zombies franchise, and she has also appeared in other television shows, including American Housewife and the Supernatural prequel The Winchesters. Matt Bomer will also reprise his role as the voice of Barry Allen/The Flash, as he did in Justice Society: World War II.

Aside from these, the following are the additional cast members who play crucial roles in the Legion of Super-Heroes movie: Jensen Ackles (Batman), Darin De Paul (Brainiac), Victoria Grace (Shadow Lass), Jennifer Hale (Alura), Cynthia Hamidi (Dawnstar), Ely Henry (Bouncing Boy), Daisy Lightfoot (Triplicate Girl), Eric Lopez (Cosmic Boy), Zeno Robinson (Invisible Kid), Gideon Aldon (Phantom Girl), Robbie Daymond (TimberWolf), and Yuri Lowenthal (Mon El).

Jeff Wamester, the director of Justice Society: World War II, will return to helm the Legion of Super-Heroes. He has also directed the animated television shows Green Lantern: Beware My Power and Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as worked in the animation and art departments for well-known Marvel and DC animated projects such as Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, Batman: The Long Halloween, and Batman: Soul of the Dragon.

Jose Campbell, who previously penned the popular animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and New Looney Tunes, is in charge of the script. Kevin Riepl, the composer of Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons, Justice League Action, Ghost in the Shell, and Black Adam, will provide the music. While Sam Register serves as executive producer, the film will be produced by James Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau through Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment.

Release Date

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Legion of Super-Heroes will be available to rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube on February 7, 2023.

In addition, as revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, the film will have a simultaneous digital release on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital throughout most retail locations on the same day.