Business Insider ranks all 57 DC Comics movies from best to worst

Business Insider Market released a ranking of every DC Comics film on Wednesday, listing all 57 movies from the recent “Clayface” to the notorious flop “Catwoman.” The list appears on the outlet’s website and is already being shared across social media. It ranks the movies by a mix of box‑office earnings, critical scores and fan ratings.

The ranking comes at a moment when DC’s cinematic universe is in flux. After a decade of mixed results, the studio has been re‑tooling its strategy, moving some projects to streaming platforms and hiring new creative leadership. Fans have grown accustomed to comparing DC’s output with Marvel’s more consistent franchise, and the demand for a clear hierarchy of the films has risen. Business Insider’s list taps that appetite, offering a single reference point for casual viewers and hardcore fans alike.

The top spots are occupied by “The Dark Knight,” “Joker,” and “Wonder Woman,” each praised for strong direction, performances and cultural impact. “The Dark Knight” still leads with a $1 billion worldwide gross and a 94 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. “Joker” follows, having earned $1.07 billion and won two Oscars, while “Wonder Woman” remains the highest‑grossing female‑led superhero film at $822 million. At the bottom, “Catwoman” (2004) sits last with a $42 million box‑office total and a 15 percent critic score, and “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” (1987) also ranks among the lowest. The list notes that several recent releases, such as “The Batman” and “Aquaman,” performed strongly but did not surpass the classic titles.

The ranking could shape how studios prioritize future DC projects. Executives may use the data to decide which characters deserve sequels, spin‑offs or reboots. Streaming services might lean on the higher‑rated films to attract subscribers, while theatrical releases could focus on proven crowd‑pleasers. For fans, the list fuels debate and may influence viewing choices as the next wave of DC movies—like “The Flash” and “Blue Beetle”—heads to theaters later this year.