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Justice League: The New Frontier is an animated superhero film that adapts the DC Comics limited series DC: The New Frontier. The story begins with an entity called 'The Centre' that emerges from the Earth and witnesses the evolution of life, ultimately deciding that humanity must be eradicated due to its violent nature. The film follows several key characters, including Hal Jordan, a U.S. Air Force pilot, and J'onn J'onzz, the last Green Martian, who becomes a detective in Gotham City. The narrative intertwines their personal struggles with a larger threat posed by The Centre and a doomsday cult.
As the plot unfolds, J'onn investigates the cult that worships The Centre and teams up with Batman. Meanwhile, Hal Jordan is involved in a government project to build a spacecraft for travel to Mars. The film addresses themes of identity, sacrifice, and the moral implications of power, culminating in a confrontation with The Centre and the cult. The film received a PG-13 rating for its violent content and was released on February 26, 2008, as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series.
Why Watch
- •Meet J'onn J'onzz, the last Green Martian.
- •See Hal Jordan's transformation into Green Lantern.
- •Find out how Batman teams up with J'onn.
Did You Know
•The film was released on February 26, 2008.
•It earned $5,737,302 from domestic DVD sales.
•The broadcast premiere on Cartoon Network was on October 18, 2008.
•The film is based on a limited series by Darwyn Cooke.
Perfect For
DC Comics fansAnimated superhero filmsScience fiction enthusiasts