The DC Universe streaming service took one step closer toward launch today by unveiling an email signup form for beta access, some new features, and a sneak peek at some of the content expected to be available at launch.
Fans have to pay for access to DC Universe so Warner Bros. is hoping to offer enough content and features to keep them coming back for more. That list includes fans will enjoy all-new original live-action and animated series, a curated selection of digital comic books, breaking news – and presumably sneak peeks, classic TV series and films, an expansive DC-centric encyclopedia, and access to exclusive merchandise available to buy.
As a paying member you’ll also become part of the DC community with the ability to earn premium rewards and participate in a variety of sweepstakes and contests exclusive to the streaming platform.
Some of the content subscribers are expected to receive instant access to in the film and TV category are the 1941 Superman series, The Adventures of Superboy TV series, Adventures of Superman TV series, Superman The Movie, Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV, Lois & Clark, Wonder Woman 1977 TV series, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, Batman Ninja, The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, Batman Beyond, Batman: The Animated Series, Superfriends, Constantine TV series, Static Shock, Birds of Prey TV series, and the original The Flash TV series.
The big draw are the five new exclusive DC animated and live-action original series. Here are new descriptions for each:
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Titans follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find belonging in a gritty take on the classic Teen Titans franchise. Dick Grayson and Rachel Roth, a special young girl possessed by a strange darkness, get embroiled in a conspiracy that could bring Hell on Earth. Joining them along the way are the hot-headed Starfire and loveable Beast Boy. Together they become a surrogate family and team of heroes.
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Doom Patrol is a reimagining of one of DC’s strangest group of outcasts: Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman and Crazy Jane. Led by the mysterious Dr. Niles Caulder, they’re called into action by the ultimate hero for the digital age, Cyborg. Banding together these rejects find themselves on a mission that will take them to the weirdest and most unexpected corners of the DC Universe.
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Swamp Thing follows Abby Arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. When unexplainable and chilling horrors emerge from the murky marsh, no one is safe.
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Young Justice: Outsiders features the return of the fan favorite animated series with a huge cast of DC’s most iconic young superheroes – plus brand-new characters, many of whom are just discovering their unique meta-powers and special abilities. Set against the backdrop of a rich, deep world that touches all corners of the DC Universe, the season focuses on meta–trafficking, and an intergalactic arms race for control of these super–powered youths.
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Harley Quinn follows Harley’s adventures after she breaks up with the Joker and strikes out on her own in this new adult animated comedy. With the help of Poison Ivy and a ragtag crew of DC castoffs, Harley tries to earn a seat at the biggest table in villainy: the Legion of the Doom.
Take a look at a new sizzle reel for the DC Universe portal below, and signup for DC Universe beta access here.