Superman and Batman Team Up to Save Supergirl on HBO Max Starring Two Late Legendary Actors

With Milly Alcock stepping into the role of Supergirl in her own standalone movie soon, excitement around DC characters and upcoming storylines has continued to grow. While you wait for the movie’s release, an earlier animated adventure featuring the Girl of Steel might satisfy your desire to see the character in action. What’s more, the movie also features Superman and Batman teaming up and working closely together. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is set to arrive on HBO Max on June 1, 2026, and features one of DC’s most dangerous villains, Darkseid.

Based on the comic storyline The Supergirl from Krypton by Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner, the film serves as a sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. The movie also features the voices of Kevin Conroy and Andre Braugher, two of the most talented actors of their generation. DC’s animation movies have certainly come a long way, and this 2010 film proves how entertaining their stories can be, no matter what format they are told in.

Why Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Is A Great Watch Before Supergirl

The film primarily focuses on Supergirl’s arrival on Earth in a Kryptonian spacecraft and how it shakes up the entire planet. As Superman tries to help Kara adjust to her new life, Batman remains suspicious about why she has suddenly arrived on Earth. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman takes an interest in training the young Kryptonian. Their efforts are disrupted when Darkseid, the ruler of Apokolips, seeks to manipulate Kara and use her for his own benefit.

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse does a great job of putting Kara at the forefront, something fans are already looking forward to with Supergirl’s release around the corner. The story explores her emotional struggles, her connection to Krypton, and her efforts to define her own identity apart from her superhero cousin.

Even if you do not know anything about the character or her larger storylines, this movie offers a chance to immerse yourself in the story and become acquainted with Supergirl’s world without any prior knowledge.

The action also delivers exactly what fans expect from a Superman-Batman team-up. Batman’s strategic thinking complements Superman’s immense power, and both heroes ultimately unite to rescue Kara from Darkseid’s influence. The result is a fast-paced adventure that does not feel clichéd and also offers a strong story.

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Starred The Late Kevin Conroy and Andre Braugher

Kara, Superman and Batman | Credits: Warner Bros

One of the film’s biggest draws today is its voice cast, which includes two acclaimed performers whose work continues to be celebrated by fans.

The movie features the late Kevin Conroy as Batman, widely regarded as the definitive voice of the Dark Knight thanks to his decades of work across multiple formats. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse gives Conroy the chance to portray Batman’s intelligence, skepticism, and unwavering determination.

The film also stars the late Andre Braugher as Darkseid. Acclaimed for his performance as Captain Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Braugher was known for his gravitas and commanding screen presence. Even through voice acting alone, Braugher was able to bring new life to the menacing character, giving Darkseid an intimidating sense of authority throughout the film.

Alongside Conroy and Braugher, the cast includes Tim Daly as Superman, Summer Glau as Supergirl, and Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman. More than fifteen years after its original release, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse remains an entertaining watch, to say the least, for both longtime DC fans and newcomers, now streaming on HBO Max.

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