DC Studios

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DC Studios, formerly known as DC Entertainment is the production arm of DC Comics. The company is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery that manages its DC units and intellectual property (characters) in other units as they work with other Warner Bros. units. It also delves into those units within the DC Universe (DCU), formerly the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The company was formerly run by Walter Hamada, who later went on to oversee Paramount Pictures's horror division, and formed his own production company called 18hz Productions. In 2022, Hamada was laid off and was replaced by James Gunn as the CEO and Peter Safran as the co-CEO.


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1st Logo (1996-2005) 2nd Logo (June 15, 2005-March 16, 2013) 3rd Logo (July 20, 2012-June 23, 2016) 4th Logo (DCTV custom logo) (September 22, 2014-) 5th Logo (June 30, 2016-November 30, 2024) 6th Logo (June 2, 2017-) 7th Logo (August 1, 2024-)
1st Logo (1996-2005) 2nd Logo (June 15, 2005-March 16, 2013) 3rd Logo (July 20, 2012-June 23, 2016) 4th Logo (DCTV custom logo) (September 22, 2014-) 5th Logo (June 30, 2016-November 30, 2024) 6th Logo (June 2, 2017-) 7th Logo (August 1, 2024-)


Unused Logos

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1st Logo (1996-2005)

  • Watchmen: Under the Hood (2009): The logo is in its 1976-2005 form and yellow, on a black stripe between two yellow stripes; the other logos (Warner Premiere, Paramount Pictures, and Legendary Pictures) fly in succession with the same variation.
    Watchmen: Under the Hood (2009): The logo is in its 1976-2005 form and yellow, on a black stripe between two yellow stripes; the other logos (Warner Premiere, Paramount Pictures, and Legendary Pictures) fly in succession with the same variation.
  • The Flash (2023): A lightning streak travels through a red vortex to reveal the 1996 logo.
    The Flash (2023): A lightning streak travels through a red vortex to reveal the 1996 logo.

Visuals: Against a black or white background is the corporate DC Comics "DC Bullet" logo (used from 1977-2005) in various color schemes, such as blue, black, orange, or gold.

Variants:

  • On Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, the logo is red.
  • On the Teen Titans Go! Hollywood Special, "Kabooms", the logo is in blue in a 20th Century Fox FBI Warning style and the background is orange.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: None.

Availability: It has hardly been seen on films or television series, but appears on numerous games based on the company's Batman, Catwoman, Justice League, and Superman franchises from 1996 to 2005.

2nd Logo (June 15, 2005-March 16, 2013)

  • Batman Begins (2005): The logo is in black & white.
    Batman Begins (2005): The logo is in black & white.
  • Superman Returns (2006): The logo is in a sky-blue color (closer to Superman's suit), and features comic-book images of Clark Kent removing his glasses and ripping his shirt open.
    Superman Returns (2006): The logo is in a sky-blue color (closer to Superman's suit), and features comic-book images of Clark Kent removing his glasses and ripping his shirt open.
  • V for Vendetta (2006): The Vertigo Comics version of the DC Comics logo is dark gray and has an old film effect to it.
    V for Vendetta (2006): The Vertigo Comics version of the DC Comics logo is dark gray and has an old film effect to it.
  • The Dark Knight (2008): The logo is in a navy-blue color.
    The Dark Knight (2008): The logo is in a navy-blue color.
  • Watchmen (2009): The print logo is black on a goldenrod background, like the Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, and Paramount logos before it.
    Watchmen (2009): The print logo is black on a goldenrod background, like the Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, and Paramount logos before it.
  • Jonah Hex (2010): The logo is shaded light blue and features comic-book images of Jonah Hex.
    Jonah Hex (2010): The logo is shaded light blue and features comic-book images of Jonah Hex.
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum (2010): The 2005 logo is on a dark background with some bats passing by.
    Batman: Arkham Asylum (2010): The 2005 logo is on a dark background with some bats passing by.
  • Green Lantern (2011): The logo is tinted in yellowish-green, and features comic-book images of Green Lantern's face and ring. It finishes on a space background. This variant was done by yU+co.
    Green Lantern (2011): The logo is tinted in yellowish-green, and features comic-book images of Green Lantern's face and ring. It finishes on a space background. This variant was done by yU+co.
  • Batman: Arkham City (2011): The logo is grey, made out of stone, and flies past the camera. It is put on a cloudy background.
    Batman: Arkham City (2011): The logo is grey, made out of stone, and flies past the camera. It is put on a cloudy background.
  • Gotham City Impostors (2012): The logo is made of yellow oil paint and is put on the same black background as the Warner Bros. Games logo preceding it. The Batman-dressed cartoon character (which is holding a pair of guns and is shooting them; being the mascot of the "Bats") from that logo runs underneath it.
    Gotham City Impostors (2012): The logo is made of yellow oil paint and is put on the same black background as the Warner Bros. Games logo preceding it. The Batman-dressed cartoon character (which is holding a pair of guns and is shooting them; being the mascot of the "Bats") from that logo runs underneath it.
  • The Flash (2023): A lightning streak travels through a red vortex to reveal the 2005 logo.
    The Flash (2023): A lightning streak travels through a red vortex to reveal the 2005 logo.

Visuals: On a black background is a shining wall full of blue dots. As the camera zooms out, there is a close-up of someone's eye, the face of a character (possibly the Joker) with a menacing grin, and a man getting punched. As the camera finishes zooming out, the dots form the letters "DC" as a shooting star forms around them, and the words "DC COMICS" appear below the logo. The words and logo slowly zoom out before fading out.

Trivia:

  • This logo was dubbed the "DC spin" and designed by Josh Beatman and Richard Bruning.
  • Two major challenges in designing the logo were not making it too similar to the 2002 Marvel logo (also designed by Imaginary Forces) and to balance DC's request for a more "cinematic" logo than Marvel with still keeping a comic book aesthetic. These are the reasons why the logo chooses to abstain from showing full comic pages like Marvel before it, instead showcasing them through dots of light.[1]

Variants:

  • On some films like Superman Returns, Jonah Hex, and Green Lantern, the last two images of the zoom-out portion are customized to reflect the film.
  • A still version exists.
  • On some video games and DC Showcase: Catwoman, no text is used.
  • At the end of some shows, the logo is still.
  • On the final five seasons of Smallville, The Science of Superman, Human Target, various DC animated movies, and the Superman Returns video game, the logo is shortened to the text shining.
  • On all DC Showcase films, the logo fades into a poster in a comic book store, with the logos of Superman, Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Justice League Unlimited.

Technique: CGI done in Cinema 4D and Autodesk Maya, designed by Imaginary Forces. Directed by Charles Khoury, who would later direct the 2013 Marvel Studios logo.

Audio: A triumphant and heroic orchestral fanfare, composed by longtime DC Animated Universe music composers Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion, and Lolita Ritmanis.

Audio Variants:

  • Sometimes, the opening theme of the movie is heard, or silence.
  • The last notes of the fanfare were used in the shortened version.
  • Smallville (season 5 and beyond) has the beginning of the 2003 Warner Bros. Television theme before going to said logo.
    • The WB and The CW airings of the former and Fox airings of Human Target uses the generic theme and voiceover.
  • On Superman Returns, whooshing noises are heard, plus some chuckling and a punching sound.

Availability: This logo is seen on DC-licensed products from 2005 to 2013.

  • It was first used on the film Batman Begins and last appeared on Green Lantern.
  • It is also seen on animated direct-to-video movies from Superman: Brainiac Attacks to Superman vs. The Elite.
  • This logo was retired in mid-2012, due to legal issues with DC Shoes.

3rd Logo (July 20, 2012-June 23, 2016)

  • Batman: Arkham Asylum (2010, 2012-2016 prints): The logo is on a dark background with some bats passing by.
    Batman: Arkham Asylum (2010, 2012-2016 prints): The logo is on a dark background with some bats passing by.
  • Batman: Arkham City (2011, 2012-2016 prints): The logo is grey, made out of stone, and flies past the camera. It is put on a cloudy background.
    Batman: Arkham City (2011, 2012-2016 prints): The logo is grey, made out of stone, and flies past the camera. It is put on a cloudy background.
  • The Dark Knight Rises (2012): The animated logo is used, but the "C" has a metallic skin.
    The Dark Knight Rises (2012): The animated logo is used, but the "C" has a metallic skin.
  • LEGO Batman 2 (2012): The logo flies across the screen as part of the opening sequence between the WB Games and TT Games logos.
    LEGO Batman 2 (2012): The logo flies across the screen as part of the opening sequence between the WB Games and TT Games logos.
  • Arrow (2012-2020, 2012-2014 episodes): The logo is green. Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Green Arrow.
    Arrow (2012-2020, 2012-2014 episodes): The logo is green. Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Green Arrow.
  • Robot Chicken DC Comics specials (2012-2015): Inside the "C" is Superman and Aquaman as they appear in the specials.
    Robot Chicken DC Comics specials (2012-2015): Inside the "C" is Superman and Aquaman as they appear in the specials.
  • Red 2 (2013): The "C" is red. This is used with the animated logo.
    Red 2 (2013): The "C" is red. This is used with the animated logo.
  • Man of Steel (2013): The logo is metallic steel and moves differently on a tunnel-like background.
    Man of Steel (2013): The logo is metallic steel and moves differently on a tunnel-like background.
  • Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of the Flash.
    Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of the Flash.
  • Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Harley Quinn.
    Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Harley Quinn.
  • Arrow (2012-2020, 2014-2016 episodes): The logo is on a green smoky background, and is still green. Arrows fly behind the logo. Like the 2012-2014 episodes, the "C" has Green Arrow inside it. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
    Arrow (2012-2020, 2014-2016 episodes): The logo is on a green smoky background, and is still green. Arrows fly behind the logo. Like the 2012-2014 episodes, the "C" has Green Arrow inside it. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
  • Gotham (2014-2019, 2014-2016 episodes): The logo is grey. Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Gotham City.
    Gotham (2014-2019, 2014-2016 episodes): The logo is grey. Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Gotham City.
  • The Flash (2014-2023, Pilot): The logo is reddish pink. Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of the Flash.
    The Flash (2014-2023, Pilot): The logo is reddish pink. Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of the Flash.
  • The Flash (2014-2023, 2014-2016 episodes): Similar to the pilot version, but after the yellow whoosh, shows the logo among the dark red background. The Flash inside the "C" appears. The "COMICS" is covered with flare. The fire sparkles appear after a brief moment.
    The Flash (2014-2023, 2014-2016 episodes): Similar to the pilot version, but after the yellow whoosh, shows the logo among the dark red background. The Flash inside the "C" appears. The "COMICS" is covered with flare. The fire sparkles appear after a brief moment.
  • Constantine (2014-2015): The logo is brown and on fire, and inside the C is a comic-book image of Constantine. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
    Constantine (2014-2015): The logo is brown and on fire, and inside the C is a comic-book image of Constantine. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
  • Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Aquaman.
    Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Aquaman.
  • Batman vs. Robin (2015): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Robin.
    Batman vs. Robin (2015): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Robin.
  • Supergirl (2015-2021, Pilot): The logo is red and white on a black background.
    Supergirl (2015-2021, Pilot): The logo is red and white on a black background.
  • Supergirl (2015-2021, 2015-2016 episodes): On a sky background, the logo is blue with a comic-book image of Supergirl inside the C. A waving cape marks the transition to the Supergirl variant of the Warner Bros Television logo.
    Supergirl (2015-2021, 2015-2016 episodes): On a sky background, the logo is blue with a comic-book image of Supergirl inside the C. A waving cape marks the transition to the Supergirl variant of the Warner Bros Television logo.
  • Batman Bad Blood (2016): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Nightwing, but the logo is fading out.
    Batman Bad Blood (2016): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Nightwing, but the logo is fading out.
  • Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Raven.
    Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016): Inside the "C" is a comic-book image of Raven.
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016): The logo is made of metal, and is accompanied by autumn leaves falling.
    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016): The logo is made of metal, and is accompanied by autumn leaves falling.
  • Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, early 2016 episodes): Among the shiny, silver background, has the "D" logo is steel, and inside the "C" is a blue vortex. The logo then explodes, transitioning to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
    Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, early 2016 episodes): Among the shiny, silver background, has the "D" logo is steel, and inside the "C" is a blue vortex. The logo then explodes, transitioning to the Warner Bros. Television logo.

  • Batman: Bad Blood (2016): The "D" in the logo is made of rusted metal.
    Batman: Bad Blood (2016): The "D" in the logo is made of rusted metal.
  • Batman: The Killing Joke (2016): The logo is placed on a comic book.
    Batman: The Killing Joke (2016): The logo is placed on a comic book.

Visuals: The then-new DC Comics logo, which shows a solid silver letter "D", the text "DC COMICS" below it, and the byline "FROM DC ENTERTAINMENT" below the company name, rises up and tilts to face the camera. While this happens, the "D"s edge is peeled to reveal a "C" under it. The "C"s color varies.

Trivia:

  • This logo was designed by Landor Associates, and is meant to represent the dual identity trope of the superhero genre, one identity peeling back to reveal the other.
  • This logo was widely criticized when it debuted for its design, due to its resemblance to that of a paper company, as well as for the animation.

Variants:

  • A still version, which was used more often, exists. Here, the "D" is blue and the rest of the logo is white.
  • A list of custom variants were used, depending on the film or TV show.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: None, or the opening theme of the movie.

Audio Variant: On some shows, the show's closing theme is used.

Audio Variants:

  • On the Robot Chicken DC Comics specials, Superman (voiced by Breckin Meyer) says "Another job well done!" (a quote from a skit in the first special, where he used his "memory-erasing kiss" ability on his enemies, only to find them waiting for him with gifts at the Fortress of Solitude).
  • On the pilot episode of The Flash, a synthesized whoosh sound is heard.
  • On seasons 1-2 of Arrow, a sound of an arrow being shot is heard.

Availability: This logo is seen on DC-licensed products from 2012-16.

  • The first movie to use this logo was The Dark Knight Rises, while the last was Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
  • It is also seen on animated direct-to-video movies starting with the two-part Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and ending with Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants, along with the three Robot Chicken DC Comics specials.
  • It is also seen on the short-lived Beware the Batman and the first few seasons of Teen Titans Go! on Cartoon Network until "Think About Your Future".

4th Logo (DCTV custom logo) (September 22, 2014-)

Visuals: Against a gradient or a superimposed background, there is the DC Comics logo that varies since.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Sound effects that correspond with the action, which varies from show to show.

Audio Variants:

  • On the Supergirl pilot, the logo is silent.
  • Fox, NBC and The CW airings of DC Comics shows use the generic theme and voiceovers.

Availability:

  • This logo is currently seen before the Warner Bros. Television or the Warner Horizon Television logos on every new TV series based on a DC Comics property, beginning with Gotham and on the third season of Arrow, The Flash, Constantine, Legends of Tomorrow, Lucifer (seasons 5-6), Supergirl, Krypton, Pennyworth, and Batwoman.
  • The first few variants (except Constantine) can be found on the DCTV's official YouTube account, on the video "DCTV - Logo Extravaganza!".
  • It is used in tandem with the 3rd (until 2016), 5th and 6th logos.

5th Logo (June 30, 2016-November 30, 2024)

  • Standard logo
    Standard logo
  • Open matte variant
    Open matte variant
  • DC Films version
    DC Films version
  • Split screen credits variant
    Split screen credits variant
  • Teen Titans Go! variant
    Teen Titans Go! variant
  • Teen Titans Go! variant, seen during "DC"
    Teen Titans Go! variant, seen during "DC"
  • Showcase variant
    Showcase variant

Visuals: On a black background is a blue circle with the stylized letters "D" and "C" in it, similar to the 1972 DC Comics logo.

Variants:

  • The logo is often modified to fit the show's style.
  • At the beginning of Teen Titans Go! during seasons 5-8, there is the Cartoon Network logo on a pink background. Beast Boy (voiced by Greg Cipes, in bird form) appears. As he approaches, he turns back into his normal self, covering up the entire logo. After that, he transforms into various animals before transforming into a green DC logo, which then roars at the screen.
  • Starting with DC Showcase: Sgt. Rock, the logo fades into a poster in a comic book store, with the logos of Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Young Justice, Teen Titans Go! and Harley Quinn.
  • An open matte version exists.
  • A split-screen version is sometimes seen when Teen Titans Go! is aired on Cartoon Network.
  • On the Teen Titans Go! episode "DC" (DC Kids Fandome event), as Robin (voiced by Scott Menville) tells the Titans that they are going to the DC headquarters for Wonder Woman's birthday, the DC logo appears behind him.
  • On Superpowered: The DC Story, the logo zooms in and then stops.

Technique: A still, digital graphic designed by Pentagram.

Audio: None, the movie's opening theme or the show's closing theme.

Availability: It appears on DC-licensed products from 2016 to 2024.

  • Seen on Teen Titans Go! from The Powerpuff Girls (2016) crossover special "TTG v PPG" (the logo's first appearance) to Four Hundred, and Justice League Action! on Cartoon Network.
  • On movies, this logo is rarely used (in favor of the next logo), but it was seen on Suicide Squad (2016) and The Batman (2022).
  • It's also shown on direct-to-video films starting with Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders.
  • Used in tandem with the 4th and 6th logos.

6th Logo (June 2, 2017-)

  • Arrow (2012-2020, 2016-2020 episodes): The logo on a green smoky background, and is green with a grey interior. Arrows fly behind the logo.
    Arrow (2012-2020, 2016-2020 episodes): The logo on a green smoky background, and is green with a grey interior. Arrows fly behind the logo.
  • Arrow (2012-2020, Bratva, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A LEGO Arrow minifigure fires an arrow from his bow, destroying the wall that the logo is on. The wall is green and there is some fog. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
    Arrow (2012-2020, Bratva, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A LEGO Arrow minifigure fires an arrow from his bow, destroying the wall that the logo is on. The wall is green and there is some fog. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
  • Gotham (2014-2019, 2016-2019 episodes): There are slight drops of rain around the logo, which the 2016 logo is in a black and dark gray color on a black background with light gray mist in it.
    Gotham (2014-2019, 2016-2019 episodes): There are slight drops of rain around the logo, which the 2016 logo is in a black and dark gray color on a black background with light gray mist in it.
  • The Flash (2014-2023, 2014-2016 episodes): A yellow whoosh shows the logo among a dark red background. The logo is gold with a red interior. The fire sparkles appear after a brief moment.
    The Flash (2014-2023, 2014-2016 episodes): A yellow whoosh shows the logo among a dark red background. The logo is gold with a red interior. The fire sparkles appear after a brief moment.
  • The Flash (2014-2023, Untouchable, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A LEGO Flash minifigure runs past the logo with his trademark super speed, removing some LEGO bricks from the wall. He speeds past the logo again, wiping it out and destroying the rest of the wall. The wall is red. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
    The Flash (2014-2023, Untouchable, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A LEGO Flash minifigure runs past the logo with his trademark super speed, removing some LEGO bricks from the wall. He speeds past the logo again, wiping it out and destroying the rest of the wall. The wall is red. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
  • Supergirl (2015-2021, 2016-2021 episodes): On a sky background, the logo is red with a blue interior. A waving cape marks the transition to the Supergirl variant of the Warner Bros Television logo.
    Supergirl (2015-2021, 2016-2021 episodes): On a sky background, the logo is red with a blue interior. A waving cape marks the transition to the Supergirl variant of the Warner Bros Television logo.
  • Supergirl (2015-2021, The Martian Chronicles, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A LEGO Supergirl minifigure flies through the wall, causing it to collapse. The wall is blue. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
    Supergirl (2015-2021, The Martian Chronicles, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A LEGO Supergirl minifigure flies through the wall, causing it to collapse. The wall is blue. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
  • Suicide Squad (2016): The logo is in neon colors and sports a harlequin design. After a few seconds, it turns off. Then, it rotates and the camera zooms through it to reveal the movie's opening scene.
    Suicide Squad (2016): The logo is in neon colors and sports a harlequin design. After a few seconds, it turns off. Then, it rotates and the camera zooms through it to reveal the movie's opening scene.
  • Lucifer (2016-2021, Seasons 5-6, Netflix): The logo is gold with the inside in red and placed on a dark red fire background. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo in the same style afterwards.
    Lucifer (2016-2021, Seasons 5-6, Netflix): The logo is gold with the inside in red and placed on a dark red fire background. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo in the same style afterwards.
  • Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, 2016-2018 episodes): The 2016 logo is in a similar style to the 2012 version of this logo, with the "DC" and the outline being now in steel, and the inside shows the blue vortex.
    Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, 2016-2018 episodes): The 2016 logo is in a similar style to the 2012 version of this logo, with the "DC" and the outline being now in steel, and the inside shows the blue vortex.
  • Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, Turncoat, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A vortex is inside the logo. It glows, slowly getting brighter until it explodes, erasing the DC logo and scattering the LEGO bricks that make up the wall. The wall is black and there is some fog. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
    Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, Turncoat, 2017): The logo is made out of LEGO and placed on a wall of LEGO bricks. A vortex is inside the logo. It glows, slowly getting brighter until it explodes, erasing the DC logo and scattering the LEGO bricks that make up the wall. The wall is black and there is some fog. This was done to promote The LEGO Batman Movie.
  • Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, 2018-2021 episodes): The logo is orange among a black background with flame sparkles, with "DC" and the outline shows the flames in there.
    Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, 2018-2021 episodes): The logo is orange among a black background with flame sparkles, with "DC" and the outline shows the flames in there.
  • Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, 2021-2022 episodes): The logo is in metal gray and neon orange and is placed on a green vortex background. The Waverider then appears, before the camera pans quickly to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
    Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022, 2021-2022 episodes): The logo is in metal gray and neon orange and is placed on a green vortex background. The Waverider then appears, before the camera pans quickly to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
  • The LEGO Batman Movie (2017): The DC logo (in its usual blue color) appears on a dark and cloudy background, and is revealed behind a patch of fog, slowly zooming forward. Lightning strikes behind the logo, and its color changes to gold. As it does, a cloud in the shape of Batman's icon appears behind it.
    The LEGO Batman Movie (2017): The DC logo (in its usual blue color) appears on a dark and cloudy background, and is revealed behind a patch of fog, slowly zooming forward. Lightning strikes behind the logo, and its color changes to gold. As it does, a cloud in the shape of Batman's icon appears behind it.
  • Powerless (2017): The logo is white with a black outline on a white city background. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo in the same style afterwards.
    Powerless (2017): The logo is white with a black outline on a white city background. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo in the same style afterwards.
  • Crisis on Earth-X (2017) and Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019): The variation from 2016-2021 episodes of Supergirl is used, except the logo has some yellow shine around it. The cape then transitions the logo similar to the 2016-2018 episodes of Legends of Tomorrow, but is placed on a bluish night sky. It then transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
    Crisis on Earth-X (2017) and Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019): The variation from 2016-2021 episodes of Supergirl is used, except the logo has some yellow shine around it. The cape then transitions the logo similar to the 2016-2018 episodes of Legends of Tomorrow, but is placed on a bluish night sky. It then transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
  • Crisis on Earth-X (2017) and Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019): The variation from 2016-2021 episodes of Supergirl is used, except the logo has some yellow shine around it. The cape then transitions the logo similar to the 2016-2018 episodes of Legends of Tomorrow, but is placed on a bluish night sky. It then transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
    Crisis on Earth-X (2017) and Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019): The variation from 2016-2021 episodes of Supergirl is used, except the logo has some yellow shine around it. The cape then transitions the logo similar to the 2016-2018 episodes of Legends of Tomorrow, but is placed on a bluish night sky. It then transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
  • Aquaman (2018): The logo appears underwater.
    Aquaman (2018): The logo appears underwater.
  • Elseworlds (2018): The variation from 2016-2018 episodes of Supergirl is reused.
    Elseworlds (2018): The variation from 2016-2018 episodes of Supergirl is reused.
  • Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018), Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam (2021), and Teen Titans Go! and DC Superhero Girls: Mayhem of the Multiverse (2022): The characters in the logo are drawn in the TTG! art style, and are also more visible. This was done by Warner Bros. Animation, based on the standard logo.
    Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018), Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam (2021), and Teen Titans Go! and DC Superhero Girls: Mayhem of the Multiverse (2022): The characters in the logo are drawn in the TTG! art style, and are also more visible. This was done by Warner Bros. Animation, based on the standard logo.
  • Black Lightning (2018-2021, Episodes 1-2): On a black city background, the lightning creates the bluish logo. The lightning transforms the logo into the Warner Bros. Television variant.
    Black Lightning (2018-2021, Episodes 1-2): On a black city background, the lightning creates the bluish logo. The lightning transforms the logo into the Warner Bros. Television variant.
  • Black Lightning (2018-2021, Season 1, Episode 3-Season 4): On the same background, has the logo in a metallic and blue to light yellow gradient, with the inside part in a black to blue radial color. The logo becomes filled with lightning, transitioning to the Warner Bros. Television variant by the latter.
    Black Lightning (2018-2021, Season 1, Episode 3-Season 4): On the same background, has the logo in a metallic and blue to light yellow gradient, with the inside part in a black to blue radial color. The logo becomes filled with lightning, transitioning to the Warner Bros. Television variant by the latter.
  • Krypton (2018-2019): On an intergalactic space, the logo shown here is metal and inside has a molten texture. The logo then explodes, turning it into Warner Horizon Unscripted Television.
    Krypton (2018-2019): On an intergalactic space, the logo shown here is metal and inside has a molten texture. The logo then explodes, turning it into Warner Horizon Unscripted Television.
  • Titans (2018-2023): Set on a dark blue, cloudy background, the metallic logo appears from zooming itself. Around the logo, appears to be shurikens being thrown. The logo gets a wolf-claw scratched before it zooms to the Warner Bros. Television itself.
    Titans (2018-2023): Set on a dark blue, cloudy background, the metallic logo appears from zooming itself. Around the logo, appears to be shurikens being thrown. The logo gets a wolf-claw scratched before it zooms to the Warner Bros. Television itself.
  • Shazam! (2019): The logo is red against a stormy night background, like the Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema logos before it, and doesn't have the Justice League montage, due to director David Sandberg actually forgetting about it. The camera then pans down from the logo.
    Shazam! (2019): The logo is red against a stormy night background, like the Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema logos before it, and doesn't have the Justice League montage, due to director David Sandberg actually forgetting about it. The camera then pans down from the logo.
  • Batman Ninja (2019): An animated sequence has Batman draw a katana. The DC logo appears on the katana's hilt. This was done by Kamikaze Douga.
    Batman Ninja (2019): An animated sequence has Batman draw a katana. The DC logo appears on the katana's hilt. This was done by Kamikaze Douga.
  • Batman Ninja (2019): An animated sequence has Batman draw a katana. The DC logo appears on the katana's hilt. This was done by Kamikaze Douga.
    Batman Ninja (2019): An animated sequence has Batman draw a katana. The DC logo appears on the katana's hilt. This was done by Kamikaze Douga.
  • Batman Ninja (2019): An animated sequence has Batman draw a katana. The DC logo appears on the katana's hilt. This was done by Kamikaze Douga.
    Batman Ninja (2019): An animated sequence has Batman draw a katana. The DC logo appears on the katana's hilt. This was done by Kamikaze Douga.
  • Doom Patrol (2019-2023): The logo is bronze with the inside in black and appears on a spooky road background. A passing van marks the transition to the Warner Bros Television logo in the same style.
    Doom Patrol (2019-2023): The logo is bronze with the inside in black and appears on a spooky road background. A passing van marks the transition to the Warner Bros Television logo in the same style.
  • Swamp Thing (2019): The DC Comics logo is set in a dark swamp background. The logo itself is very grungy looking, and is covered in plant growth. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo in the same style afterwards.
    Swamp Thing (2019): The DC Comics logo is set in a dark swamp background. The logo itself is very grungy looking, and is covered in plant growth. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television logo in the same style afterwards.
  • Pennyworth (2019-2022): The logo is grey and set in a foggy London cityscape.
    Pennyworth (2019-2022): The logo is grey and set in a foggy London cityscape.
  • Batwoman (2019-2022, opening): The logo is rusty and is placed on a black background.
    Batwoman (2019-2022, opening): The logo is rusty and is placed on a black background.
  • Batwoman (2019-2022): The logo is black and red, set in Gotham City, and is surrounded by bats.
    Batwoman (2019-2022): The logo is black and red, set in Gotham City, and is surrounded by bats.
  • Watchmen (2019; TV series): A bloodstained smiley face badge (the Watchmen symbol) is seen falling in a dark city background. It flips to the DC Comics logo, which is yellow and has some blood stains on it. The logo then flips to the Warner Bros. Television variant.
    Watchmen (2019; TV series): A bloodstained smiley face badge (the Watchmen symbol) is seen falling in a dark city background. It flips to the DC Comics logo, which is yellow and has some blood stains on it. The logo then flips to the Warner Bros. Television variant.
  • Stargirl (2020-2022): The logo is red and blue, Stargirl's colors.
    Stargirl (2020-2022): The logo is red and blue, Stargirl's colors.
  • Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020): A pink sad face with X eyes is drawn over the logo after its animation finishes. It remains on-screen while the logo fades out.
    Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020): A pink sad face with X eyes is drawn over the logo after its animation finishes. It remains on-screen while the logo fades out.
  • Wonder Woman 1984 (2020): The logo is formed by various silver television lines, and glitches from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo; the Justice League montage is absent again. The lines then zoom in.
    Wonder Woman 1984 (2020): The logo is formed by various silver television lines, and glitches from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo; the Justice League montage is absent again. The lines then zoom in.
  • Superman & Lois (2021-2024): The logo is red and blue and is set at the Kent farm.
    Superman & Lois (2021-2024): The logo is red and blue and is set at the Kent farm.
  • Sweet Tooth (2021-2024, Netflix): The logo is made of wood and set in a forest with a deer in the background.
    Sweet Tooth (2021-2024, Netflix): The logo is made of wood and set in a forest with a deer in the background.
  • Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021): Four multicolored DC logos form the DC logo in its usual blue color against a black background.
    Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021): Four multicolored DC logos form the DC logo in its usual blue color against a black background.
  • Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021; original and Justice is Grey): The logo is in 4:3 to fit Snyder's original vision and either in color or black and white, depending on the version. In both versions, after the logo ends, Doomsday's lightning bolts strike behind the logo, causing it to be revealed again (albeit as a silhouette), and a piece of rock obscures the logo from view after a few seconds.
    Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021; original and Justice is Grey): The logo is in 4:3 to fit Snyder's original vision and either in color or black and white, depending on the version. In both versions, after the logo ends, Doomsday's lightning bolts strike behind the logo, causing it to be revealed again (albeit as a silhouette), and a piece of rock obscures the logo from view after a few seconds.
  • Justice League: World War II (2021): The DC Comics logo appears in a black-and-white World War 2 newsreel.
    Justice League: World War II (2021): The DC Comics logo appears in a black-and-white World War 2 newsreel.
  • The Batman (2022): The logo, in a red gradient, cuts in on a black background, like the Warner Bros. Pictures logo preceding it. It cuts out after a few seconds.
    The Batman (2022): The logo, in a red gradient, cuts in on a black background, like the Warner Bros. Pictures logo preceding it. It cuts out after a few seconds.
  • Catwoman: Hunted (2022): The logo is peach with "デイーシー" (Japanese for "DC") below, and is placed on a dusk background.
    Catwoman: Hunted (2022): The logo is peach with "デイーシー" (Japanese for "DC") below, and is placed on a dusk background.
  • Green Lantern: Beware My Power (2022): The DC Comics logo is tinted in dark green and zooms in on a green space background.
    Green Lantern: Beware My Power (2022): The DC Comics logo is tinted in dark green and zooms in on a green space background.
  • Peacemaker (2022-, HBO Max): The logo is silver and red (representing Peacemaker's colors), and also has some bloodstains. The logo then flips to the Warner Bros. Television variant afterwards.
    Peacemaker (2022-, HBO Max): The logo is silver and red (representing Peacemaker's colors), and also has some bloodstains. The logo then flips to the Warner Bros. Television variant afterwards.
  • Naomi (2022): The logo is orange against a purple background. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
    Naomi (2022): The logo is orange against a purple background. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
  • DMZ (2022, HBO Max): The logo is made out of rust and is set in a ruined Manhattan cityscape. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
    DMZ (2022, HBO Max): The logo is made out of rust and is set in a ruined Manhattan cityscape. It transitions to the Warner Bros. Television variation afterwards.
  • The Sandman (2022-2025, Season 1): The DC Comics logo is formed from sand and is put on a sandy background. It dissolves into the Warner Bros. Television variation after a few seconds.
    The Sandman (2022-2025, Season 1): The DC Comics logo is formed from sand and is put on a sandy background. It dissolves into the Warner Bros. Television variation after a few seconds.
  • Batwheels (2022-): Bam drives in to reveal the DC Comics logo, which is seen in its usual blue color and is set in Gotham City.
    Batwheels (2022-): Bam drives in to reveal the DC Comics logo, which is seen in its usual blue color and is set in Gotham City.
  • Gotham Knights (2023): The DC Comics logo is spray-painted in red over a black-and-white shot of Gotham Cityn.
    Gotham Knights (2023): The DC Comics logo is spray-painted in red over a black-and-white shot of Gotham Cityn.
  • My Adventures with Superman (2023-2024; Seasons 1 and 2): Superman soars into the sky and past the DC Comics logo, which is seen in its usual blue color, albeit desaturated.
    My Adventures with Superman (2023-2024; Seasons 1 and 2): Superman soars into the sky and past the DC Comics logo, which is seen in its usual blue color, albeit desaturated.
  • Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023): The logo plays normally, but at the end, it is revealed to be made out of earth/rock just like the preceding WBP and NLC logos.
    Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023): The logo plays normally, but at the end, it is revealed to be made out of earth/rock just like the preceding WBP and NLC logos.
  • The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (1/4)
    The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (1/4)
  • The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (2/4)
    The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (2/4)
  • The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (3/4)
    The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (3/4)
  • The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (4/4)
    The Flash (2023): Once again, the Justice League montage is absent; instead, the bolt of lightning continues from the Warner Bros. Pictures logo and travels through three older DC logos and the current logo (in order: the 1940 logo, the 1977 logo, the 2005 logo and the 2016 logo itself) within the red vortex, all golden in color; the logo then zooms out from a wall clock. Of note is that the 1940 DC logo makes its first appearance in a theatrical DC movie, but its design is slightly altered: here, "A SUPERMAN PUBLICATION" (which was used from 1942 to 1949) is not present on the circle. Like the Warner Bros. logo, this logo was designed by Picturemill. (4/4)
  • Blue Beetle (2023): The Justice League montage is absent once more; the logo appears in the form of an energy construct from the Scarab, as the 2023 Warner Bros. Pictures logo deforms, and appears in space before it deforms as the background fades to black. Like the previous movie's variant, this was designed by Picturemill.
    Blue Beetle (2023): The Justice League montage is absent once more; the logo appears in the form of an energy construct from the Scarab, as the 2023 Warner Bros. Pictures logo deforms, and appears in space before it deforms as the background fades to black. Like the previous movie's variant, this was designed by Picturemill.
  • Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023): The variation from Aquaman is reused, except it additionally has a school of dark fish swim around the logo as it appears near the end of its animation; more dark fish swim in front of the logo and turn it into the Domain Entertainment logo.
    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023): The variation from Aquaman is reused, except it additionally has a school of dark fish swim around the logo as it appears near the end of its animation; more dark fish swim in front of the logo and turn it into the Domain Entertainment logo.
  • Legion of Super-Heroes (2023): The logo is dark blue and zooms out very slowly in space with blue energy, replicating a Zeta beam.
    Legion of Super-Heroes (2023): The logo is dark blue and zooms out very slowly in space with blue energy, replicating a Zeta beam.
  • Justice League: Warworld (2023): The logo is orange and is put on a dark red background with flames underneath, just like the preceding WB Animation logo. As it zooms in, some flames briefly appear in front of the logo.
    Justice League: Warworld (2023): The logo is orange and is put on a dark red background with flames underneath, just like the preceding WB Animation logo. As it zooms in, some flames briefly appear in front of the logo.
  • Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023): The logo is dark gray and appears on a snowy landscape with mountains, and the screen zooms through it to transition to the opening credits.
    Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023): The logo is dark gray and appears on a snowy landscape with mountains, and the screen zooms through it to transition to the opening credits.
  • Merry Little Batman (2023): The logo is yellow, slightly grungy, and placed beside the Warner Bros. Animation logo on a black background. Both logos then morph into a pair of bat eyes.
    Merry Little Batman (2023): The logo is yellow, slightly grungy, and placed beside the Warner Bros. Animation logo on a black background. Both logos then morph into a pair of bat eyes.
  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths (2024): The logo breaks up into pieces.
    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths (2024): The logo breaks up into pieces.
  • Watchmen (2024, Chapters 1 and 2): The DC Comics logo is made of steel.
    Watchmen (2024, Chapters 1 and 2): The DC Comics logo is made of steel.
  • Dead Boy Detectives (2024): The logo is lime green against a smoky background. The logo then flips to the eyeball, which zooms in to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
    Dead Boy Detectives (2024): The logo is lime green against a smoky background. The logo then flips to the eyeball, which zooms in to the Warner Bros. Television logo.
  • Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League (2025): The logo is made of metal and is zoomed through. This is done by Kamikaze Douga.
    Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League (2025): The logo is made of metal and is zoomed through. This is done by Kamikaze Douga.

  • Batman Unlimited: Mech vs. Mutants (2016): Ice is seen covering the bottom of the logo.
    Batman Unlimited: Mech vs. Mutants (2016): Ice is seen covering the bottom of the logo.
  • Justice League Dark (2017): The logo is surrounded by glowing red cracks.
    Justice League Dark (2017): The logo is surrounded by glowing red cracks.
  • Batman and Harley Quinn (2017): Glowing green curved lines surround the logo on a grainy black background.
    Batman and Harley Quinn (2017): Glowing green curved lines surround the logo on a grainy black background.
  • Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017): Rocks are seen falling down in front of the logo.
    Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017): Rocks are seen falling down in front of the logo.
  • Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay (2018): The logo is in 2D with a circular white spotlight behind it and gold bullets are raining down over the logo.
    Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay (2018): The logo is in 2D with a circular white spotlight behind it and gold bullets are raining down over the logo.
  • Constantine: City of Demons (2018): The logo is red and a gold outlined circle with a gold outlined star in it appears next to the logo.
    Constantine: City of Demons (2018): The logo is red and a gold outlined circle with a gold outlined star in it appears next to the logo.
  • Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019): The logo is placed upon a blue background with speed lines surrounding it.
    Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019): The logo is placed upon a blue background with speed lines surrounding it.
  • Justice League vs. the Fatal Five (2019): The logo is solid blue and a light is seen flickering on the logo.
    Justice League vs. the Fatal Five (2019): The logo is solid blue and a light is seen flickering on the logo.
  • Deathstroke: Knights and Dragons: The Movie (2020): The logo is orange and is placed upon a stormy background.
    Deathstroke: Knights and Dragons: The Movie (2020): The logo is orange and is placed upon a stormy background.
  • Batman: Death in the Family (2020): The logo is metallic and is on a light brown cloudy background.
    Batman: Death in the Family (2020): The logo is metallic and is on a light brown cloudy background.
  • Justice Society: World War II (2021): Same as the movie itself, but with less details.
    Justice Society: World War II (2021): Same as the movie itself, but with less details.
  • Batman: The Long Halloween - Part 1 (2021): The logo is in white and is on a silver coin.
    Batman: The Long Halloween - Part 1 (2021): The logo is in white and is on a silver coin.
  • Batman: The Long Halloween - Part 2 (2022): The logo is grayscale, is rotating, and is placed on a dark stormy background.
    Batman: The Long Halloween - Part 2 (2022): The logo is grayscale, is rotating, and is placed on a dark stormy background.
  • Catwoman: Hunted (2022): The logo is green and purple is on a purple gradient background with a green outlined grid behind it.
    Catwoman: Hunted (2022): The logo is green and purple is on a purple gradient background with a green outlined grid behind it.
  • Constantine: The House of Mystery (2022): The logo is red and is on a poker card.
    Constantine: The House of Mystery (2022): The logo is red and is on a poker card.

Visuals: The logo starts with the members of the Justice League (in order of appearance: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg, The Flash, Green Lantern), which then transitions to the Justice League, plus numerous other DC characters, standing together. Everything zooms out to reveal the DC logo with a shiny texture.

Trivia: The imagery is based on comic book artist Alex Ross's artwork on DC Comics, particularly the "Kingdom Come" comic. The logo sequence itself was storyboarded by Gabe Crate.

Variants:

  • On the direct-to-video films Reign of the Supermen, The Death of Superman, Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, and Injustice, an extended version of the logo is used where each scene is drawn out longer.
  • At the end of Joker and Joker: Folie à Deux, the logo is still.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Either none or the opening theme of the movie. Sometimes, various sound effects are heard throughout the logo.

Audio Variant: On Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (albeit using a custom variant), it uses a dramatic orchestral fanfare composed by Jared Faber.

Availability: It first appeared on Wonder Woman (2017) and later appeared on various DC productions since. Used in tandem with the fourth, fifth, and seventh logos.

7th Logo (August 1, 2024-)

  • Teen Titans Go! (2013-present, 2025-present episodes): Cyborg appears and stamps the DC logo onto the screen.
    Teen Titans Go! (2013-present, 2025-present episodes): Cyborg appears and stamps the DC logo onto the screen.
  • The Sandman (2022-2025, Season 2): The logo is put on a sandy background. It dissolves into the Warner Bros. Television variation after a few seconds.
    The Sandman (2022-2025, Season 2): The logo is put on a sandy background. It dissolves into the Warner Bros. Television variation after a few seconds.
  • The Penguin (2024): The logo is set in a rainy Gotham alley. An umbrella drops and the logo changes to the Warner Bros logo.
    The Penguin (2024): The logo is set in a rainy Gotham alley. An umbrella drops and the logo changes to the Warner Bros logo.
  • Superman (2025), Supergirl and Clayface (both 2026): The logo is brighter than usual and features a comic-book image of Superman breaking chains. Also, when it fades out, the background remains intact with the Domain Entertainment logo playing over it after.
    Superman (2025), Supergirl and Clayface (both 2026): The logo is brighter than usual and features a comic-book image of Superman breaking chains. Also, when it fades out, the background remains intact with the Domain Entertainment logo playing over it after.
  • Lanterns (2026): The logo appears against a black background.
    Lanterns (2026): The logo appears against a black background.

  • V for Vendetta (2005, 2026 re-release): On the 20th Anniversary re-release, The logo is in red and black, the Norsefire Party colors.
    V for Vendetta (2005, 2026 re-release): On the 20th Anniversary re-release, The logo is in red and black, the Norsefire Party colors.
  • Creature Commandos (2024, teaser trailer): The logo is still and superimposed over the beginning of the trailer.
    Creature Commandos (2024, teaser trailer): The logo is still and superimposed over the beginning of the trailer.
  • Peacemaker (2022-2025, Season 2, trailer 1): The logo is superimposed onto a scene from an episode of the show.
    Peacemaker (2022-2025, Season 2, trailer 1): The logo is superimposed onto a scene from an episode of the show.
  • Peacemaker (2022-2025, Season 2, trailer 2): The logo is superimposed onto a scene from another episode of the show.
    Peacemaker (2022-2025, Season 2, trailer 2): The logo is superimposed onto a scene from another episode of the show.
  • Peacemaker (2022-2025, Season 2, trailer 3): The logo is superimposed onto a scene from a different episode of the show.
    Peacemaker (2022-2025, Season 2, trailer 3): The logo is superimposed onto a scene from a different episode of the show.
  • Supergirl (2026): The logo is surrounded by scrawls.
    Supergirl (2026): The logo is surrounded by scrawls.

Visuals: On a tan background, a classically-styled Superman, trapped within a yellow circle by chains, zooms out. He breaks his chains and strikes a pose. The circle flips over with visible "whoosh" lines, revealing the classic DC "bullet" design in a blue gradient. The blue text "STUDIOS" flips in below it letter-by-letter.

Trivia:

  • According to Peter Safran, this logo is inspired by that of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and is intentionally simpler and not as busy as the Marvel Studios logo.[2]
  • James Gunn has said on X that there would be a different logo for the non-DCU projects, like the Reeve Batman films and the Harley Quinn TV show.
  • This was revealed at San-Diego Comic Con on July 26, 2024, where the animated logo was shown.
  • The return of the beloved "bullet" logo, not just in DC Studios but across the entire DC brand, created a lot of positive buzz online, with many proclaiming that they had missed the logo.

Variant: On Batman: Caped Crusader, the logo is on a blue gradient background and the text "STUDIOS" is absent.

Technique: 2D computer animation in the style of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster's artwork. Produced by Peter Girardi at Warner Bros. Animation.

Audio: A drumroll for the Superman sequence, followed by a 6-note heroic theme composed by John Murphy.

Audio Variants:

  • On Batman: Caped Crusader, the logo is silent.
  • On Superman (2025), the opening theme of the film is heard.
Availability

Edit Table

Media Title Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Batman: Caped Crusader
August 1, 2024
Debut appearance
The Penguin
September 19 - November 10, 2024
Television series
Custom variant
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
September 21, 2024
Debut of the animated logo
Creature Commandos
December 5, 2024 - present
Max series
Harley Quinn
January 16, 2025 - present
Max series
Season 5 onwards
Teen Titans Go!
March 1, 2025 - present
Television series
Custom variant
Season 9 onwards
The Sandman
July 3-31, 2025
Netflix series
Custom variant
Season 2 only
Superman
July 11, 2025
Custom variant
Peacemaker
August 21 - October 9, 2025
HBO Max series
Season 2 only
My Adventures with Superman
June 14, 2026 - present
Television series
Season 3 onwards
Supergirl
June 26, 2026
Custom variant
Lanterns
August 15, 2026 - present
Television series
Custom variant
Clayface
October 23, 2026
Custom variant


Unused Logos

Inkdot (2012)

Visuals: The camera zooms into an image of Batman, right down to the ink dots. Those ink dots rise up from the paper to form various shapes (the Superman shield, the Bat insignia, Batman himself) before forming into the "D" that covers the "C" logo.

Trivia: The logo is a precursor to the 3rd DC Comics logo used.

Technique: CGI by Matt Hartle.

Availability: Can only be seen in the form of style frames on Matt Hartle's website here.

Board (2012)

Visuals: A group of long, blue, cylindrical bars rise up and glow, forming various comic-book illustration stills. These include a male eye, a close-up of a supervillain, and a portion of a comic book cover. The bars would flash and quickly soar off to form the next close-up for each illustration before the screen zooms out and they form the 2012 DC logo.

Trivia:

  • Like the above, the logo is also a precursor to the 3rd DC Comics logo used.
  • The logo is a call-back to the 2nd DC Comics logo.

Technique: CGI by Matt Hartle, who also did the previous logo.

Availability: Can only be seen in the form of style frames on Matt Hartle's website here.

Prologue Concept (2016?)

Visuals: Against a dark background, the screen zooms out of the Superman logo glowing in Superman's chest, with his eyes shooting red laser beams. The camera flies to Wonder Woman's chest while she crosses her arms to avoid a projectile. Then, a close-up of the Flash runs, and the screen zooms out to Green Lantern's ring shooting a beam while his fist is clenched. The screen then zooms out again to Batman flying on a blue-tinted background with flying debris. The logo zooms out to the debris as it reveals the then-current DC Comics logo.

Technique: CGI by Prologue. It can be seen on their website.

Audio: A triumphant orchestral fanfare.

Availability: Unused. Since DC rebranded its look in mid-2016, it was never seen on any DC-licensed products. The only way it can be viewed is on Prologue's Vimeo page.

Graphic (2016?)

Visuals: Various superhuman symbols (Superman's, Batman's, which becomes the Bat-Signal, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern) appear in black-and-white ink, surrounded by motion lines, which all lead to the same DC logo used in the Prologue prototype, but in black and white. The logo then turns to color.

Trivia: The logo is based on Frank Miller's art style.

Technique: CGI by Michael Daniels at Devastudios.

Audio: Unknown, as only style frames are available.

Availability: Can only be seen in the form of style frames on Michael Daniels' website here.

Origin (2016?)

Visuals: Matter is formed from thin air, first becoming ground and gravel, then forming into pencil lead-like shapes, then black ink. Blue ink splashes across the gravel to form the 2016 DC logo, which zooms out.

Trivia: The logo is meant to represent the three main stages of a comic (pencil, ink, color) forming a cosmos.

Technique: CGI by Michael Daniels at Devastudios.

Audio: Unknown, as only style frames are available.

Availability: Can only be seen in the form of style frames on Michael Daniels' website here.

Rivers (2016?)

Visuals: Flows of blue and red-orange energy crisscross, illuminating various heroes and landscapes, and form the 2016 DC logo in a stormy light. The light fades, turning the logo blue.

Trivia: The logo is based on the existing DC Comics 52 Multiverse, and is meant to showcase the different realities as rivers leading to the source.

Technique: CGI by Michael Daniels at Devastudios.

Audio: Unknown, as only style frames are available.

Availability: Can only be seen in the form of style frames on Michael Daniels' website here.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.awn.com/animationworld/imaginary-forces-making-living-turning-comics-film
  2. ↑ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dc-classic-milton-glaser-designed-logo-1235959100/
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