Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

Year: 2010

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Directors: Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery

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When the Justice League faces a parallel universe, a heroic Lex Luthor enlists them to rescue his world from the Crime Syndicate, a dark mirror of the heroes. The clash escalates into a galaxy‑spanning war that endangers both Earths, while Owlman’s cunning scheme threatens the balance of all reality.

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1

Theft at Crime Syndicate Headquarters

Lex Luthor and the heroic analogue of the Joker, the Jester, steal the Quantum Trigger device from the Crime Syndicate's headquarters. They attempt to escape after securing the device, but an alarm alerts the Syndicate to their presence. The Jester sacrifices himself with a bomb to allow Luthor a chance to escape, killing several key characters in the process.

Crime Syndicate headquarters
2

Escape to Earth-Plus

Luthor activates his dimensional travel device, escaping to the Earth of the Justice League. The Syndicate members begin to pursue him, but Luthor's device delays them. Luthor's arrival sparks suspicion and prompts the League to investigate his origins and motives.

Earth of the Justice League
3

Luthor's Arrest and Explanation

Superman's x-ray vision confirms Luthor's alternate origin, revealing his organs indicate he is from a parallel Earth. Luthor explains that his Earth is under domination by the Syndicate, which has eliminated his Justice League counterparts and threatens to use nuclear retaliation to maintain control.

Justice League headquarters
4

League's Decision and Transfer

The Justice League decides to help Luthor by transporting their members to his universe. Batman opts to stay behind, working on building the Watchtower to aid in future operations. The remaining League members prepare for a mission to confront the Syndicate on Lex's Earth.

Justice League headquarters
5

Confrontation on Lex's Earth

The League arrives at Lex's Justice League headquarters but faces the Syndicate, forcing a retreat. They regroup at Jester's base, formulating plans to attack Syndicate targets and capturing Ultraman, the evil counterpart of Superman.

Lex's Earth
6

U.S. Government Intervention

President Slade Wilson orders the release of Ultraman, citing the necessity to prevent chaos. This decision outrages Lex and the League, but Wilson explains it is a strategic choice to save millions of lives. Later, Wilson's daughter Rose shows concern over her father's actions.

U.S. government facilities
7

J'onn's Insight and Rose's Safety

J'onn J'onzz reads Rose Wilson's mind during an assassination attempt, revealing her fears about her father's decisions. He later saves her during an attack, and the two begin to fall in love, adding a personal stakes element to the conflict.

U.S. military base
8

Owlman's Weapon Development

Owlman, Batman's evil counterpart, builds the Quantum Eigenstate Device (Q.E.D.) with the destructive potential to wipe out entire worlds. He reveals his obsession with choosing to destroy Earth-Prime, believing it would erase all alternate realities and give his actions true meaning.

Owlman's base
9

Climactic Battle at the Moonbase

The League fights the Syndicate on their moonbase, with heroes facing off against their evil counterparts. Owlman activates the Q.E.D. and heads towards Earth-Prime, planning to destroy it and the entire multiverse. Batman deduces which universe is Earth-Prime and prepares a daring plan.

Syndicate moonbase
10

Owlman's Final Stand and Death

Owlman attempts to detonate the Q.E.D. on Earth-Prime but is outwitted by Batman. In a last act of madness, Owlman chooses to stay and activate the weapon, dying in the explosion and declaring 'It doesn't matter.' His death prevents the destruction of Earth-Prime.

Moon, near Earth-Prime
11

Aftermath and Return

With Owlman's plan thwarted, the remaining Syndicate members are captured by U.S. Marines led by President Wilson. The League is thanked for saving their world and returns to their original dimension, with Wonder Woman keeping the stolen cloaked plane as a memento.

Moonbase and U.S. military base
12

League Expansion

Recognizing the threat of spread-out superhero forces, Batman considers expanding the Justice League. He opens the invitation to additional heroes like Aquaman, Red Tornado, Black Lightning, Firestorm, and Black Canary to strengthen their global presence, preparing for future threats.

Justice League headquarters

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