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By Jennifer Borget
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Heroes unite for a universe-saving finale; intense action.
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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three
What's the Story?
JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS – PART THREE wraps up the action-packed trilogy with the DC superheroes facing their biggest challenge. The evil Anti-Monitor has already destroyed many Earths and now threatens the last ones left. Heroes like Batman (voiced by Jensen Ackles), Supergirl (voiced by Meg Donnelly), and Flash (voiced by Matt Bomer), who has returned from the past, come together under Batman's lead to stop the final disaster. They journey through broken worlds and face their own fears. Their biggest fight could either save the remaining Earths or cause everything to end. This final movie mixes exciting battles with stories about bravery and the power of working together, finishing the trilogy with a deep look at what it means to be a hero.
Is It Any Good?
Wrapping up the trilogy, Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three throws a lot at the viewer: a large number of heroes, fast-paced action, and a universe-saving showdown. While it aims to excite with its multiverse adventures, the story can feel fragmented and confusing as it hops from one hero to another, which could leave some viewers behind. The movie's visuals try to give each universe its unique look, but this sometimes leads to some appearing low quality. It's a decent watch for families with older kids and teens who enjoy complex superhero tales, or who are big fans of the comic book series, though it may be a bit intense for the younger ones.
The film's strength lies in its exploration of heroism and sacrifice, with characters like Supergirl and Superman (voiced by Darren Criss) facing tough choices for the greater good. These moments are meant to be powerful, but the fast pace and frequent scene changes can lessen their impact. Despite this, the film offers a mix of excitement and moral lessons about teamwork and responsibility. For parents, it's worth noting that although this is an animated film, it contains a similar level of violence and language found in many live-action superhero movies, though the animated format may make these elements feel less intense.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the violence in this animated movie compares to that in live-action superhero movies. Do you think the impact is different because it's animated? Why, or why not?
What does the movie say about sacrifice? Can you think of a moment in the film where a character had to give up something important for the greater good? Have you ever felt like you've had to make a sacrifice?
The movie has strong themes of hope and not giving up, even when things look really bleak. Why do you think these themes are important in stories?
The movie introduces the idea of multiple universes. How did this concept affect the storyline? Was it easy or difficult to follow? Why?
What does the movie say about being a hero? Is it always about fighting, or are there other ways the characters show heroism?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 16, 2024
- Cast : Jensen Ackles , Gideon Adlon , Ike Amadi , Geoffrey Arend
- Director : Jeff Wamester
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Warner Bros. Animation
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Superheroes
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- Run time : 94 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some violence and language
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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